Q: What is the meaning of “Awaiting Reviewer Scores” and “Awaiting Final Decision” together?

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I submitted a paper on ScholarOne last month. Now, after reviewer scores and after awaiting recommendation, the status shows "Awaiting Reviewer Scores" and "Awaiting Final Decision" together. What does this mean?

Asked on Jun 5, 2025
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Answer: Awaiting a decision on a manuscript can require a lot of patience. Here is an answer that may help you that was posted for an earlier question. What is the meaning of awaiting final decision after awaiting reviewer scores?

Answered by Dr. Radhika Vaishnav 20 Nov, 2025

PhD, University of Kentucky, United States