Q: What does “reviews completed” mean after resubmitting my paper post major revisions?
I had received the manuscript with this comment "reconsider with major revisions." After resubmitting with revisions, the status changed to "reviews completed." What does this status mean?
Once a revised manucript is submitted to a journal, it goes through another round of review, usually by the same set of reviewers. The status of your manuscript indicates that the review for your revised paper is complete. Now the editorial board will make a decision on your manuscript. Based on the reviewers’ comments on your revised manuscript, the Associate Editor will make a recommendation to the Editor-in-Chief (EiC) on whether to accept or reject your manuscript. It’s the EiC who will make the final decision. You can expect the status to soon change to "Decison in process" and you will be conveyed the decision accordingly.
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"Reviews completed" usually means your manuscript is back in the editor's hands after the reviewers have submitted their feedback. It's a good sign you've cleared the initial hurdle! Now, the editor decides based on those reviews. Patience is key, and good luck!
Answer: “Reviews completed” means the reviewers have submitted their feedback on your revised manuscript, and the editor is now making a decision.
Answer: Please wait a few days for an official announcement from the journal. If there is no update after 1–2 weeks, you can send a polite email asking about the status of the manuscript.
