Having an article rejected is always an undesirable experience that all scholars have undergone, or will still go through, in their professional career. This editorial will present the main motives why a manuscript is rejected, soon after submission or during the review process. I have grouped these motives into structural issues, problems of formatting and problems of content, and suggest some alternatives to reduce the chances of having your manuscript rejected.
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