https://www.elsevier.com/connect/7-steps-to-publishing-in-a-scientific-journal
1. Do not rush submitting your article for publication.
2. Select an appropriate publication outlet.
3. Read the aims and scope and author guidelines of your target journal carefully.
4. Make a good first impression with your title and abstract.
5. Have a professional editing firm copy-edit (not just proofread) your manuscript, including the main text, list of references, tables and figures.
6. Submit a cover letter with the manuscript.
7. Address reviewer comments very carefully.
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