The fact that the vast majority of scientific and medical journals are published in the English language places English as a second language/English as a foreign language (ESL/EFL) authors at a disadvantage when it comes to getting their work into the public domain.

Many authors are, understandably, reluctant to point out possible flaws or limitations inherent in their work. However, discussing limitations will actually improve the overall quality of your manuscript as it shows that you have thought carefully about the positive and negative points associated with your research.

A very common reason for rejection on peer review is that the methods used to perform the research are not described in sufficient detail. A good methods section is vital when writing a scientific manuscript because it provides essential information that allows the reader or reviewer to assess the validity of the results and conclusions of a study.