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Q: Why is my manuscript's status not changing from "Required reviews completed"?
Dear all, I have submitted a manuscript in Journal of the Atmospheric Sciences on 20/04/2017. I have been checking the online submission status and 6 days ago, it was updated to "Required Reviews Completed". Till now, there is no further update and the status is unchanged. I am getting anxious. Why is there is no change in the status and how long it will take for the decision? Is it possible that the editor has not yet looked at the comments sent by the reviewers and hence it is taking time? Would it be advisable to mail the Editor giving a polite reminder? Thanks in advance for your help.
As you have correctly stated, the editor has probaly not yet had time to look at the reviews, which is why the status is still showing "Required reviews completed." However, you have nothing to worry about. It is quite normal for the status to remain unchanged in this stage for a week or two. This is because the editor probably has a few papers already lined up before yours. Once he/she is done with those, you will surely see a status change.
It is too early to write to the editor about this. You should wait for at least 2-3 weeks. If you still don't see any change, you can send an inquiry. All the best!
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