Q: How long should I wait for a response after submitting minor revisions for an original manuscript?

For a minor revision, the editor may decide to send the revised manuscript to the peer reviewer for a final check or review the manuscript themselves if the changes were indeed minor. Based on this, it may take about two-three weeks for this round of review and for the final decision. However, expect a slightly longer wait at this time of the year due to the approaching holiday season. If you don’t hear from the editor by the end of the year, you could write to them early in the new year politely seeking an update.Related reading:After submission of revised manuscript, how long will the final editorial decision take?What is the normal time span for the review of a revised manuscript?How long should I wait for the status "Decision in process" after minor revision?