Editorial rejects? Novelty, schnovelty!

Trends Ecol Evol. 2013 Aug;28(8):448-9. doi: 10.1016/j.tree.2013.05.007. Epub 2013 May 16.

Abstract

Because many journals are currently increasing the rate of pre-peer-review editorial rejects, the editorial criteria upon which such decisions are based are very important. Here, I spotlight 'novelty' as a criterion and argue that it is a very problematic decisive factor at this stage of the editorial process.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Editorial Policies*
  • Peer Review / methods*
  • Peer Review / trends
  • Quality Control