Desk rejection is when a submitted manuscript gets turned down or rejected by the journal editor (s) before being sent out for peer review.
Some of the reasons why papers are desk rejected include;
- The manuscript doesn’t fall within the aims and scope of the journal.
- The manuscript fails the technical screening.
- The research topic is of little significance.
- The standard of writing is too low.
How to avoid desk rejection
- Avoid plagiarism.
- Appropriate scope - understand the aims and scope of the journal.
- Follow the appropriate publication format.
- Excellent manuscript quality.
- Excellent methodology.
- Use proper grammar or English.
