NeoSuggest is a Brieflands service designed to help authors continue the publication journey after a manuscript is rejected by a journal. Rejection does not always mean that a manuscript lacks scientific value. In many cases, the manuscript may simply be a better fit for another journal with a closer scope, audience, or editorial focus.
With NeoSuggest, Brieflands helps authors find a more suitable destination within the Brieflands journals network. The service supports a smoother transfer experience and reduces the need to restart the submission process from the beginning.
Advantages
- NeoSuggest saves authors time by guiding them toward journals that are more relevant to the subject of their manuscript.
- It improves the author experience by offering a constructive path after rejection instead of ending the process without alternatives.
- It helps journals receive manuscripts that are closer to their editorial scope and readership.
- It supports responsible manuscript handling while keeping the editorial decision of each journal fully independent.
- It makes the transfer process easier by allowing manuscript files and submission information to move to the selected journal when applicable.
Method
- After a manuscript is rejected, the author may be offered related Brieflands journals that are more suitable for the manuscript’s topic and scope.
- The author reviews the suggested journal options and chooses whether to continue with a transfer.
- If the author accepts the suggestion, the manuscript information and files can be transferred to the selected journal.
- After transfer, the author reviews the submission in the new journal and completes any required submission details.
- The receiving journal evaluates the manuscript according to its own editorial policies and peer review process. A transfer through NeoSuggest does not guarantee acceptance.