Editorial status
As manuscripts move through the editorial process, Editorial Manager will display different statuses.
See also Editorial and production lock.
| Status | Description | What is happening? |
|---|---|---|
| Author Invited (invitations only) | Author invited to submit | Author drafting manuscript |
| Manuscript Submitted | New submission received | No editor assigned Author completing Declaration of interest AND/OR Editorial Assistant completing submission checks |
| Sent Back to Author | Submission returned to author as incomplete | Author to complete submission/documentation and resubmit This action can only be taken if no editor is assigned |
| With Editor | Managing Editor assigned | Managing Editor conducting checks This status recurs at any point in the process where a submission is with an editor |
| Reviewer Invited | Peer reviewers invited | Peer reviewers to accept invitation to comment |
| Under Review | Peer reviewers have agreed to assignment | Peer reviewers providing feedback or Sign-Off Editor making editorial decision |
| Required Reviews Completed | All peer reviewer feedback received | Peer review comments being collated |
| Decision in Process | With editor for a decision | Managing Editor/Sign-Off Editor making/has made editorial decision Author has not yet been notified of decision |
| Revise | Submission returned to author for corrections | Author making corrections |
| Revised Manuscript Submitted | Revised submission received | Awaiting assignment to Managing Editor |
| Accept | In production | Copy editing and proofing |
| Completed – Accept | Published | Editorial process complete |
| Completed – Reject | Rejected | Editorial process complete |
| Complete – Withdrawn | Withdrawn | Editorial process will not complete |
| Incomplete/Needs Approval | Submission is being edited | Author is completing submission OR editor is changing submission data |