Avoiding Retraction and Rejection of Manuscripts: A Researcher’s Complete Guide (2025)
Publishing a research manuscript is a significant milestone, but many submissions face rejection—and in some cases, even retraction after publication. The reasons often stem from preventable mistakes such as poor adherence to journal guidelines, inadequate data validation, plagiarism, ethical oversights, or weak presentation of results. Authors can minimize these risks by ensuring rigorous data integrity, proper citations, clear writing, and strict compliance with journal requirements. Peer review should be seen as an opportunity for refinement rather than a hurdle. Ultimately, avoiding rejection and retraction requires not just good science, but also ethical responsibility, attention to detail, and respect for the publishing process.