What do Journal Editors Hate about the Research Papers?

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What do Journal Editors Hate about the Research
Papers?
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You have written a good research manuscript also
proofread and edited it to present an error-free
paper in front of the medical journal editors.
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• However, few mistakes are still lurking in your
  paper which may irritate the journal editors?
• Know what these mistakes are?
• If no, then its time to read further

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1) The opening line

• Isaac Newton discovered gravity after an apple
  fell on his head in 1664.  This is a known fact
  and doesnt interest the editors to read further.
  
• So, always begin your paper with a sentence that
  provokes the editor to take an interest in your
  work.

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2) Claims of originality

• Sentences in the manuscript like We were the
  first to puts off the journal editors. They
  expect you to write what you did and what were
  your findings.
• The results of your research will depict the
  originality of your work, you need not claim it.

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3) Disregard for the word count

• Every journal mentions its acceptable word limit
  in the Instructions for Authors.
• Read them carefully and stick to the recommended
  word limit when you write the different sections
  of the manuscript abstract, methods, results,
  etc.
• Prioritize what is important for the readers to
  know and omit the unnecessary information.

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4) Unnecessary digits

• Do not confuse the journal editors with large
  numbers like 25. 4,532,785.
• Limit the digits to whole numbers for percentages
  greater than 10.

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5) Comparatives without a
comparison

• If you compare your work with some previous work
  in the same domain, write it clearly and
  precisely how your technique is better and with
  whom you compare.

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6) Use of the wrong terms

• This technique is workable..
• This technique is absolutely accurate.
• If you use such statements in your manuscript,
  the journal editors do not like it.
• They look for clear terminology such as
  sensitivity and specificity.

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7) Figure and table legends are
incomplete

• When you include any figure and table in
  your research manuscript, make sure to write
  their legends. Legends must provide complete
  information about their source and significance.
• If the editor has to flip through the pages to
  search for the desired information, he will put
  aside your manuscript.

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8) Citing figures and tables in
the discussion

• Do not mention specific figures or tables in the
  Discussion section.
• It does not require referencing other sections of
  the paper in the Discussion.

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9) Abbreviations without
definitions

• Do not assume that the medical journal editors
  will understand the meaning of the abbreviations
  or acronyms you use in the paper.
• Therefore, you should define when you mention
  them in the paper, both for the first time and
  also in the Abstract, Introduction, and
  Figures/Tables.

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10) Excessive use of acronyms

• Though you define the acronyms used in your
  paper, it doesnt permit you to use them in
  excess. 
• Use acronyms judiciously so that the editors can
  enjoy your writing and focus on the main message
  of your research.

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Take care of these common mistakes during
your medical manuscript editing and impress the
journal editors with your well-written document.
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