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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 a doctoral thesis already published in an institutional repository be published in a society journal?

Detailed question-I acquired a doctoral degree by thesis, and my entire thesis has been published in the university’s repository. However, I wrote another paper by reorganizing parts of…
  • Asked on February 12, 2020

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Based on the information you have provided, this would indeed be a case of duplicate submission…

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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: Is IRB approval required for a retrospective study?

Detailed question-In case of retrospective studies where the data are collected as part of the routine clinical procedure, is ethical approval by the institutional review board (IRB)…

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Your question does not provide details about the study or the type of data being collected…

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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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Q: How can I submit my article to an international journal?

Detailed question-If I can’t submit my article, how can I repeat submit my article?
  • Asked on December 25, 2019

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Although your key query is about a repeat submission, you have also asked about submission in general. So, let me…

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Q: How do I proceed to the next stage after a 'Major Revision' decision by the editor and associate editor?

Detailed question-I resubmitted my manuscript that I revised as per the reviewer’s comment. Several days later, the status changed to 'Major revision', but it was made only by the Editor…
  • Asked on December 8, 2019

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From what I understand of your query, the manuscript status has changed to ‘Major Revision’…

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