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desk rejection

noun

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  1. the rejection of a submission to a journal, magazine, etc., without placing the…

    the rejection of a submission to a journal, magazine, etc., without placing the submission under peer review.

    • This type of desk rejection prompts some complaints (such as “I paid for those reviews with my submission fee”), but when it is appropriate, a desk rejection is also the kind thing to do.
    • A very strong indication that you have made the wrong choice is if you receive a desk rejection.

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