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Q: Is it possible to revise a schematic diagram of the experimental setup after receiving the email of my article proofs?

Detailed question-Is it possible to revise a schematic diagram of the experimental setup after receiving the email of my article proofs? This is because this diagram is the same as the…
  • Asked on August 4, 2020

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Q: What does 'EIC: Not Assigned' along with 'Under Review' mean?

Detailed question-The status of my paper is 'EIC: Not Assigned,' below which is written 'Under Review.' What does this mean?
  • Asked on August 3, 2020

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Q: What do I do if I chose the wrong article type when submitting to a Springer journal?

Detailed question-On August 2, I submitted a manuscript on water resources engineering to a Springer journal. In the very first part of the submission process, there was an option titled …

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Hello Hasib – Welcome to the forum!

The mistake is unfortunate, but understandable. There are so many things to keep in mind during submission that a…

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Q: What is meant by 'Editor Assigned'?

Detailed question-I submitted a paper to a Springer-based journal on 1st July, 2020. On 21st July, the status changed to 'Editor Assigned.' I understand that this is the initial screening…
  • Asked on August 1, 2020

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Your understanding is bang on, well, mostly. ‘Editor Assigned’ means that an Associate Editor (AE) has been assigned to your manuscript. The AE will now go through…

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Q: What does it mean if my article status changes from 'Undergoing Initial Checking' to 'Pending Recommendation'?

Detailed question-Dear Members, What does it mean when the status of an article moves from 'Undergoing Initial Checking' directly to 'Pending Recommendation, Associate Editor…

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Hello Beri – Welcome to the forum!

Getting straight to your query, the status means that the Associate Editor (AE) has had a look at your manuscript and…

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Q: Why has the status of my paper remained at 'Revision submitted to journal'?

Detailed question-I submitted the paper after revision, but the status remains as ‘Revision submitted to journal’ and has stayed that way. In the previous rounds, it had changed shortly…
  • Asked on July 28, 2020

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Firstly, it’s great that your manuscript has progressed thus far. The ‘delay’ could be because the Associate Editor (AE) has many other manuscript at various stages…

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  • Asked on July 28, 2020

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Hello. We are not sure what to make of a one-word question. :-) However, as you’ve tagged it with ‘Submission Process,’ you probably wish to know about article…

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  • Asked on July 28, 2020

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Hello. We are not sure what your query is about. As it is tagged with ‘Submission Process,’ perhaps you are looking for help with submitting a piece. If so, you may…

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Q: Can I keep the suggestion of transfer by a journal on hold or do I have to refuse the transfer before considering other journals?

Detailed question-During COVID-19, the responses from other journals are prompt (within 1-2 days). I submitted to a journal where the editor rejected the paper on the basis of interest…
  • Asked on July 27, 2020

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Diving straight away into the response, if you are not interested in the transfer, you do not…

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Q: Does the 'Under Review' status for Springer mean that it has gone for peer review?

Detailed question-I sent a manuscript to Springer. The status appears as 'Under Review.' Does this mean that it has already been approved by the editor and has gone for peer review?
  • Asked on July 27, 2020

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The exact meaning of a certain status update differs across journals, and Springer (Nature) has many journals. :-)

Now, you haven’t mentioned whether there…

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