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How to get your papers published in Nature journals?如何让您的论文问鼎自然系列期刊? Overview ● nature and Nature research journals How to get published - Manuscript preparation - Manuscript submission Summary A weekly print copy (65,000) An anytime-anywhere electronic rendition of an item or of a print copy (3 million users of per month) A gateway to a seamless flow of relevant and timely information and opinion Ever since Nature’s foundation in 1869, Nature’s editors and editors of all Nature journals have been 100% responsible for selection of papers – no editorial boards. Editors read and assess papers in a way that is independent of country of origin. Editors are of many nationalities, including Asian. Editors visit many countries, including China. There is no bias against countries by the editors of Nature or Nature journals. Steps to a great paper Thoughtful research 深思/周道的研究 Thorough preparation 彻底的准备 Logical exposition 逻辑的说明 Before writing a paper Why does the topic interest YOU? What are the key findings of your work? What was thought/known/done before this work? What’s the main message for your readers? Re-evaluate the original data, not only the ‘for publication’ figures How does new data change thinking, or support current approach, or open new avenues or research? 孙子兵法: 知己知彼 百战百胜 What editors seek High degree of novelty or innovation 高度新奇或创新的主题 Interesting to a broad range of readers 能引起广泛的读者感兴趣 Significant step forward 值得注意的的进步 Breakthrough in performance 突破的表现 High impact in the field 重大的影响 Important advance in scientific understanding that provides new directions for research 在科学理论上有显著, 优越的进展为研究提供新的方向 Data persuasively supports conclusions 可说服性地支持结论的数据 Write (not phone) to us and explain why you believe we (referees and editors) have overlooked or misunderstood something Revised manuscripts normally go back to the same referees; need a strong case to replace a referee as they normally come back with new set of points The paper must not be