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Q: Editor's commited to a decision date that is now over a month overdue. What do I do?

Detailed question-I submitted a manuscript 4.5 months ago. Status kept on changing between awaiting reviewer assignment to awaiting reviewer scores for 3 months, at which point I…
  • Asked on April 1, 2020

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Q: How do I interpret rapid changes between the 'Awaiting Technical Editor Scores' and 'Awaiting AE Recommendation' statuses?

Detailed question-My manuscript status changed from ‘Awaiting Technical Editor Scores’ to ‘Awaiting AE Recommendation,’ but the same day, it went back to ‘Awaiting Technical Editor Scores…

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In the case of some journals, a ‘technical editor’ means a peer reviewer, as the peer reviewer…

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Q: What does it mean if the status has been changing between 'Under review' and 'Assigning for review'?

Detailed question-After submission, the status first indicated that the editor has been assigned. Then, it turned to ‘Under review,’ which I thought was the internal review. Two days…
  • Asked on March 27, 2020

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I can understand your perplexity. I myself found the changes between the two statuses a bit…

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Q: For a journal with two editors-in-chief (EiCs), whom should I write the cover letter to?

Detailed question-Two editors-in-chief, to whom shall I write the cover letter to?

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A particular journal may have two EiCs for a variety of reasons. It may be a very well-regarded…

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Q: What is the meaning of 'Decision in Process' after the first round of manuscript review?

Detailed question-I submitted a manuscript to a reputed journal using Editorial Manager on February 27, 2020. The status changed to With Editor on February 28 and to Under Review on March…

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It is great that you are keeping such a close eye on your submission. You are obviously keen to…

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Q: Why is my article showing "With editor" for more than 7 months while other articles are being accepted?

Detailed question-Hello, l have submmited an article to an Elsevier journal about 7 months ago, but the status is still "With editor." I have sent reminder messages recently, but there is…
  • Asked by Z M on March 23, 2020

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It is strange that the editor is not responding to any of your emails even though other submissions are getting their decisions. Since it is a reputable journal, I'm…

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Q: How do I enquire with the editor about the delay in the proof?

Detailed question-My manuscript was accepted on February 11 and I signed the copyright agreement on the 17th. It has been a month since then, but I have still not received the proof. Is…
  • Asked on March 16, 2020

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Firstly, congrats on your manuscript being accepted! No doubt you put a lot of effort into it, and it is being rewarded…

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Q: What can I do if the status of my case report has remained "With Editor" for more than six months?

Detailed question-I submitted a case report to an English journal, but the status has remained 'With Editor' for six months. I sent an inquiry and received a reply stating that “your…
  • Asked on March 15, 2020

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Six months is a bit long, but the long time so far could be due to the fact that this is a case…

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Q: What do these double statuses mean on ScholarOne?

Detailed question-I submitted a paper on ScholarOne this morning. Now, 12 hours later, it's reading Awaiting ME Decision plus Awaiting CE/Reviewer Scores. What does this mean? Does it…
  • Asked on March 13, 2020

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Journal statuses are sometimes difficult to interpret, especially dual ones such as this.

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Q: How do I write a polite email for withdrawing a reviewed manuscript?

Detailed question-I sent an email requesting the withdrawal of the manuscript after the peer review. The editor requested me to rewrite the email. I understand that I should express…

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It is unfortunate that you are needing to withdraw your manuscript after the peer review. As you…

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