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What decisions must an editor make that authors never see?
By Leslie H. Nicoll
Why do editors reject manuscripts without peer review?
Roger Watson, BSc PhD FRCP Edin FAAN At the Trailhead Why this matters: Desk rejection is a core editorial function that allows editors-in-chief to screen submissions early, manage workload, and protect reviewer capacity. What judgment this supports: Rejection without review reflects editorial judgment about scope, novelty, and fit with journal priorities—not necessarily flaws in the … Continue reading Why do editors reject manuscripts without peer review?