I recently received a minor revision decision in the first round of review from a top journal with a strict review process. I forgot to add my cover letter to the submission. It wasn’t among the mandatory files so their submission portal allowed me to submit the revision without a cover letter. There was nothing in the cover letter except thanking the editor and saying that we have addresses all the comments in the response document and the revised manuscript. Shall I send the cover letter separately as a message/email via their communication system or it’s not needed?
If you are submitting a minor revision to a top journal, it is not always necessary to include a cover letter. However, including a brief cover letter can help to provide context and clarify any changes that you have made to the manuscript since the original submission.
In your cover letter, you should briefly explain the changes that you have made to the manuscript in response to the reviewers' comments, and address any remaining concerns that the reviewers may have raised. You may also want to mention any additional work that you have done to improve the manuscript, such as incorporating new data or conducting additional analyses.
In addition, the cover letter can be a good opportunity to thank the reviewers and the editors for their time and feedback, and to express your appreciation for the opportunity to revise and resubmit the manuscript.
Overall, while a cover letter is not always necessary for a minor revision, including one can help to provide additional context and improve your chances of a successful outcome.
Hello Dr Ali Jafari
Congratulations! I agree with the previous comment that it is not 100% essential, especially that you did not need it last time and got a good result!
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