Q: What does the status ‘under editor evaluation’ mean?
I submitted a manuscript to an Elsevier Journal. The status has been “under review” for 2 weeks. After that, it was changed to “Under Editor Evaluation”. What does this status (“Under Editor Evaluation”) mean? Is it likely to be rejected? And what is the difference with “Decision in Process”? Please let me know.
The status "under editor evaluation" indicates that the paper is now with the Associate Editor (AE) who will evaluate it based on the reviews and decide whether the paper should be accepted, rejected, or revised. However, the AE's decision is not final: he/she can only give a recommendation to the Editor-in-chief (EiC) in this matter. The final decision is taken by the EiC. This is when the status changes to "decision in process." Thus, to put it simply, "under editor evaluation" means that the paper is with the AE, while "decision in process" indicates that it is with the EiC.
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Answer: HIcan you tell me if your article has been accepted or rejected after the under editor evaluation status? Thx lot.
Answer: Thanks you very much Regards
My experience with similar statuses is not good. Each time I faced rejection.
“Under Editor Evaluation” means the editor is reviewing the manuscript and/or reviewer comments to decide the next step. It does not indicate rejection by itself. This stage is normal and can lead to rejection, revision, or acceptance.
“Decision in Process” means the editor has already made a decision and the system is preparing to send the official decision letter, which usually arrives soon. @Geometry Dash
Answer: Under Editor Evaluation means your paper has likely finished peer review and is now being assessed by the associate editor based on reviewers’ comments. It’s a normal stage and does not mean rejection.
Answer: This is the stage where the principal or junior editor reviews the manuscript to decide on the next steps. They may consider whether the article fits the journal's scope and whether its quality is sufficient for peer review. At this stage, the article may be submitted for peer review or rejected immediately if the editor deems it unsuitable. When the status changes to “Decision in Process,” it usually means the peer review process is complete and the editor is making a final decision (accept, revise, or reject). This is the final step before the author receives official notification.
