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Q: Why does the paper's status date in Elsevier change while the status remains "Under review"?

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Hi, I received an email from the journal that the review processes have been completed and the manuscript is pending decision. But when I checked, the paper status was still "Under review," although the date is updated to the new date, that is, yesterday. Have you been through a similar situation or have a suggestion about this? I have read a post on the forum that says it may be caused by the database update when the reviewer sends his/her comment to the journal. Do you think this has happened in my case? Thank you

Asked by Anh Le DInh on 30 Mar, 2019

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As you have probably read in our response to this question, the status date changes when reviewer comments are added to the database. At present the review of your paper is done and it is pending decision. Once the editor accesses the database to make the final decision, the status will change to "Decision in process."

Since you have already received an email from the journal informing you about the current status of your manuscript, you have nothing to worry about. Just keep your fingers crossed and wait for the journal's decision.

Good luck!