Q: When should I make a second inquiry?

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I submitted a manuscript to a mega journal and its period until initial judgement is about 50 days. Now the 50 days have past, but the status remains “submitted”. Actually I already inquired about the status at when 30 days have past, and then I was advised that the editor was working on internal review. Should I wait for a while until making a next inquiry? When should I make a 2nd inquiry?

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Answer:

Thank you for your query. Given that the period for initial review is now over, you can go ahead and make a second inquiry, especially if this timeline of 50 days has been provided by the journal itself.

You can send a politely worded email requesting a time estimate or an update regarding your manuscript.

The following articles have some templates that you can modify and use to make your inquiry.

However, this time, it is advisable to provide a compelling reason (probably academic) for seeking an update or even a decision on your manuscript. You may mention the cause of your urgency and request that you be provided with a timeline so that you also have a general idea regarding the same, as this will help you plan subsequent actions.

Hope this helps. All the best for your submission!

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