Machine Learning Algorithms & Natural Language Processing

Jul 5, 2026 · R&D Management

How to Answer Reviewer Comments About Unclear Motivation and Insufficient Problem Importance

The article explains why simply restating a paper’s motivation is ineffective against reviewer doubts about unclear motivation and insufficient importance, and provides a concrete three‑step response framework—illustrating the problem’s real‑world scenario, the cost of ignoring it, and how the proposed method directly addresses the issue.