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Q: What's the prognosis for my manuscript status?

Detailed question-My manuscript status changed from 'Under Review' to 'Awaiting Decision.' It was fast-tracked. It was one week in the 'Under Review' category. How long should I hold my…
  • Asked on June 4, 2020

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We can feel your anxiety. :-) However, you haven't mentioned the statuses prior to 'Under Review.' So, we are not sure if this refers to a peer review or the internal…

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Q: What does it mean if my paper is currently 'Under Review' after 'Required Reviews Completed'?

Detailed question-Dear All,My paper has gone through the following phases: 'Decision in Process' on May 14th, 'Decision Rescinded' on May 17th, 'Under Review' on May 19th, and 'Required…

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Dear Kiran,

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Q: What does a change from 'Awaiting Reviewer Assignment' to 'Under Review' after three months indicate in ScholarOne?

Detailed question-My manuscript status in the ScholarOne submission system remained 'Awaiting Reviewer Assignment' for three months and then changed to 'Under Review.' What does this…

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Hi Amal – welcome back to the forum! This question seems on similar lines to your earlier query,…

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Q: Why did my manuscript's status go directly from 'With Editor' to 'Decision in Process' and has remained so for over two weeks?

Detailed question-My manuscript's status changed from 'With Editor' directly to 'Decision in Process' in a week, and it has remained so for over two weeks. It did not go for peer review…
  • Asked on May 29, 2020

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You seem quite clued in to the journal submission and review process, which is a good thing. :-)…

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Q: What should I do if my paper was accepted 10 months back, but I received no proofs and my files have already been archived?

Detailed question-Dear Editage [Insights],My paper was accepted 10 months ago, but I still haven’t received proofs. When I emailed the editor, there was no response. Now, I find my files…

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Dear Anil,

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Q: Why is the status of my submission to Nature Physics only 'Manuscript Received' after 14 days?

Detailed question-I submitted a paper to Nature Physics 14 days ago. Why is the status of my paper only ‘Manuscript Received’ till now? Two days ago, I sent a message to the journal but…
  • Asked on May 28, 2020

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Hello. Thanks for writing in again. We trust you would have seen our responses to your earlier…

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Q: What does a status of manuscript change from 'Under Review' to 'Reviewers Assigned' mean?

Detailed question-I submitted my manuscript to a journal. After one week, the status changed to 'Reviewers Assigned,' and it remained so for one day. After that, it changed to 'Under…
  • Asked on May 28, 2020

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Hi. Thanks for posting your query again. We replied to your earlier query here. However, we see that you have asked for help with writing the mail. If so, here…

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Q: Does the notification I received mean it's a desk rejection - or not?

Detailed question-I received a mail about five hours after submission stating: It is a pleasure to inform you that your manuscript titled XYZ has passed initial screening and is now…

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Your paper has now been sent to potential reviewers, if one or two accept the invitation, the status will change to under review. Relax, no chance for desk rejection…

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Q: What does a manuscript status change from 'Under Review' to 'Reviewers Assigned' mean?

Detailed question-I submitted my manuscript to a journal. After one week, the status changed to 'Reviewers Assigned,' and it remained so for one day. After that, it changed to 'Under…
  • Asked on May 27, 2020

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This status change – back to ‘Under Review’ from ‘Reviewers Assigned’ – is not uncommon and…

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Q: Should I write to the editor about updating the status of my submission (from archived to review)?

Detailed question-Hi. I submitted a paper to a journal via Open Journal Systems (OJS). After two months, I received a decline decision from the editor (citing a similarity of 35%). I sent…

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Hi Disli! Welcome to the forum and thanks for all the details you have provided. It’s easier to…

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