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Journal Editor

Desk-rejects most papers before review.

Journal Editor
Who they are
An editor triaging submissions for fit, novelty and readiness before any go to reviewers.
Decides
Sent to review
Wins them
  • A contribution that is clear, and a reason it belongs in this journal.
  • Clear fit with the journal's scope and audience.
Loses them
  • Incremental work oversold, poor fit, a paper that is not ready.

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