Addressing reviewers’ comments professionally and constructively is essential to improving the quality of your work and demonstrating your commitment to rigorous research. Here are some guidelines to effectively address reviewers’ comments. Thoroughly understand each comment and suggestion made by the reviewers. This shows that you respect their feedback and are committed to improving your work.

1. GUIDELINES
FOR
ADDRESSING
TO
REVIEWERS’
COMMENTS
An Academic presentation by
Dr. Nancy Agnes, Head, Technical Operations,
Pubrica
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2. • Peer review is crucial for publishing scientific papers in high-impact journals,
ensuring quality, originality, and accuracy.
• After manuscript peer review, authors may revise the manuscript based on
editors' and reviewers' comments, which can significantly improve the
manuscript.
• These comments are vital for communication between authors and reviewers.
• Most journals invite at least two to three reviewers, and sometimes up to six,
but the more reviewers invited, the higher the likelihood of receiving harsh,
conflicting comments on the manuscript.

3. Introduction
• Even though journals approve the majority of updated submissions, it is common to receive
rejection after the first, second, or even third round of editing.
• To reduce the possibility of this "mistake"-rejection following revision, the writers should endeavour
to answer the remarks as thoroughly as possible.
To know more about Response to reviewer services, check our study guide. How do you respond to
the reviewers of your manuscript?
What are the rules for peer reviewers?
• Addressing reviewers' comments professionally and constructively is essential to improving the
quality of your work and demonstrating your commitment to rigorous research.
• Here are some guidelines to effectively address reviewers' comments:
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4. • Read Carefully
• Thoroughly understand each comment and
suggestion made by the reviewers.
• This shows that you respect their feedback
and are committed to improving your work.
• Begin your Response by expressing
gratitude for the reviewers' time and
effort in reviewing your work.
• This sets a positive tone for the
interaction.
• Maintain Professionalism
• Keep your tone respectful and professional
throughout your Response.
• Avoid defensive or confrontational language,
even if you disagree with a comment.
• Acknowledge and Thank you
• When explaining why you made certain
choices or decisions, offer evidence
from your work or existing literature to
support your stance.
• Provide Evidence
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6. • Suggest Alternative Solutions
• If you disagree with a comment, explain your reasoning
respectfully.
• You can also offer alternative solutions that address the
concern raised by the reviewer.
• Highlight Changes
• Clearly outline your changes in Response to the reviewers'
comments.
• This makes it easier for the reviewers to see your revisions
and demonstrates your commitment to improving your
work.
Contd...

7. • Be Concise and Clear
• Keep your responses concise and focused on the
main points.
• Avoid unnecessary technical jargon or verbosity
that could make your Response difficult to
understand.
• Proofread
• Ensure your Response is well-written, free from
grammatical errors, and communicates your
ideas.
Contd...

8. • Provide a Summary
• At the end of your Response, summarise the key
changes you've made based on the reviewers'
feedback.
• This gives the reviewers an overview of your
efforts to address their concerns.
• Timely Response
• Address the reviewers' comments within the
timeframe specified by the journal or conference.
• This demonstrates your commitment and
professionalism.
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9. • Remember that the goal is to improve the quality of your work and contribute positively to the scholarly
community.
• Responding to reviewers' comments thoughtfully and respectfully enhances your chances of having your
work accepted for publication.
The key to success is persistence:
• Editors and reviewers rely on each other's expertise for final decisions, so following their suggestions is
crucial.
• Authors may find obtaining manuscript acceptance after revision tedious, but focusing on improving the
manuscript and receiving positive feedback is essential.
• Acceptance in the same or other journals signifies the effort paid off, so persevere and don't give up.
• The manuscript will likely find a suitable publication home. Good luck to those revising or planning to
revise.
• Check out our sample Response to reviewer examples to see how the Response to the reviewer sampleis
structured.

10. ABOUT PUBRICA
• Pubrica adheres to the highest standards and regulations of journal publishing ethics in
all phases of services and operations.
• Pubrica follows the International Council of Medical Journal Editors' (ICJME) authorship
rules, and the scope of services will be continuously updated in accordance with the
Committee of Publication Ethics (COPE) and International Society of Medical Publication
Professionals (ISMPP) principles.

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