All Types Manuscript Status How long should I wait for the status to change from "Editor invited" to "With editor"? Ideally, once a paper is submitted, it goes through an admin check by editorial… Read Answers Manuscript Withdrawal What to do if I have withdrawn my paper by mistake? You should write to the editor immediately explaining your mistake. You should be… Read Answers Manuscript Status What does a status change to 'Evaluating recommendation' from 'AE assigned, under review' mean? I think this journal uses the term 'under review' to refer to both internal and… Read Answers Submission Process Can I submit an accepted paper from a predatory to a reputable journal without a confirmation of withdrawal? You should send a follow-up email to the journal asking them to confirm your… Read Answers Popular Manuscript Status Why does the status change back to "Reviewers assigned" after 3 days of "Under review"? The "Reviewers assigned" status indicates that the editor has sent out reviewer… Read Answers Manuscript Withdrawal Should I withdraw my paper if I have not received the acknowledgement email? You should have contacted the journal office or the editor-in-chief or other… Read Answers