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What does it mean paper status reverts to Editor assignment pending after review complete?
I really wish that I could answer your question. I think the editor may be looking for an additional reviewer to look over the manuscript. The thing that an author may not realize is that there are also private comments…
Scientific Culture Q1 journal asking money for withdrawal as I have already told them that I don’t have money
Dear reader, What an unsettling position to be in. A fee to publish is not uncommon nowadays, although a rapid peer review is certainly a red flag. On top of it, you should retain the rights to your manuscript, so…
“Decision in Process” for 3 weeks during Chinese Winter Holiday/CNY. Should I be worried?
Holidays are often a time when things can tend to slow down, and although this may not be standard practice, it may be at the journal you have selected. This is possible, as you have rightly noted. Once the holiday…
R1 Manuscript reverted from “Decision in Process” to “With Editor” after inquiry. Is this normal?
Dear reader - It can be very unsettling to see the change of status that does not indicate the direction of the review process. You have rightly pointed out that it could have moved forward or perhaps taken a step…
