Video: How to Deal with Delayed Response from Journals

Once you have submitted your paper, the waiting game begins! But when the response from the journal is delayed—by more than an acceptable timeline—what can you do? 

Watch this video to know how to deal with long peer review delays. Dr. Jacob Wickham explains how you can handle delays in the peer review process and keep your submission moving forward. 

• Track your manuscript’s progress proactively. 
• Know when and how to email the editorial office or handling editor. 
• Suggest additional reviewers to speed things up. 
• Follow up when the delay times are extremely long. 

Reviewers and editors are busy people (and sometimes forget!), so don’t be afraid to send a polite reminder. If your paper is stuck for more than a couple of weeks or months, it’s totally okay to check in. Stay proactive, stay professional—and don’t let your research get lost in limbo!