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Q: What does a status change from 'Editor Assigned' to 'Under Editor Evaluation' mean?

Detailed question-If the status of a submitted paper changes from ‘Editor Assigned’ to ‘Under Editor Evaluation’ more than one month after submission, what does it mean?

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Note that statuses, as well as status changes, can be different for different journals. Here, I…

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Q: What does 'Under Editor Review' mean?

Detailed question-My manuscript status was ‘With Editor’ all the way till the fourth week after submission. It later turned to ‘Under Review’ and lasted three weeks. And now, it’s ‘Under…
  • Asked on March 18, 2020

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For most journals, ‘With Editor’ means that the manuscript is with the associate editor (AE),…

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Q: How to interpret 'Awaiting Editorial Office Processing' status for 3 weeks after submitting a minor-revisions manuscript?

Detailed question-I submitted a manuscript to a journal that uses the ScholarOne system. After six months, I received the reviews and was asked to do major revisions. I submitted the…
  • Asked on March 10, 2020

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I don’t think you have much cause for worry as far as the status goes. Things seem to be moving…

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Q: How long does the initial editorial process take?

Detailed question-I received an email from the Elsevier Editor-in-Chief (EiC) stating that he has transferred my paper to the Associate Editor (AE) and that the first round of the…

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The first round of the editorial process means that the AE reviews the paper for a match with…

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Q: How long does it take for the status to change from "Reviews Completed" to "Final Decision by the Editor"?

Detailed question-The status of my manuscript changed to ‘Reviews Completed’ more than three months ago, but it has not been updated yet. I inquired with the editor, but he did not…
  • Asked on February 22, 2020

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While the publication process – from submission to final decision and perhaps acceptance and…

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Q: Can I submit for publication my research that at this point is applied to one institution?

Detailed question-My research is on the GRE as a predictor of success in doctoral programs. My study to date provides a thorough review of the literature. However, I am presently…

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Without knowing further details about your research, it may be difficult to comment. However,…

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Q: What does 'EO Sends Decision' mean after a second round of minor revisions?

Detailed question-I submitted a manuscript to Mayo Clinic Proceedings. After a second round of minor revisions, the status changed from ‘Awaiting Associate Editor Decision’ to ‘EO Sends…
  • Asked on January 31, 2020

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Status descriptions can vary from journal to journal. Typically, this status change means that…

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Q: Can I have a sample mail requesting for more time to submit a revised manuscript?

Detailed question-I submitted a manuscript to Elsevier. After two months, the status changed to Major Revision. The journal gave me two months for submitting the revised paper. However, I…
  • Asked on January 25, 2020

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Firstly, please note that we have edited your question for enhanced clarity.

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Q: Should I update my ready-to-submit manuscript for relevant literature that was recently published?

Detailed question-I was going to submit a manuscript when I found that a relevant paper was published by another author. I plan to discuss this paper and, if possible, to perform a…
  • Asked on January 14, 2020

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It is good that you are keeping track of relevant literature and are keen to discuss this other…

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Q: How can I withdraw my manuscript from a journal in an ethical manner?

Detailed question-I want to remove my manuscript as I need to change some of my methodologies. How can I do this ethically?

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Your question is not very clear; I have edited the question title based on my understanding. From what I understand, you have submitted your manuscript to a journal…

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