What happens after submitting manuscript?
After a manuscript is submitted to a target journal, it undergoes peer review. The manuscript is either accepted or rejected. Following peer review, if a manuscript is accepted, it then undergoes proof development and a review process prior to publication.
How long should you wait to hear from a publisher?
This is also a good rule for a publishing house accepting unsolicited manuscripts, and for editors or publishers who are accepting submissions for a certain period after a conference. If you don’t hear back from them after 12-16 weeks, assume it’s a no and move on.
What is manuscript under consideration?
Under consideration means your manuscript is under editorial assessment. It will either pass for peer review or return to you for amendment or rejection.
How to withdraw a submitted manuscript from a journal?
You should send an email to editor-in-chief of the journal. If there were no answer in a reasonable time (one week), you could send another email and state that:please consider this manuscript withdraw” within a specified time. Meanwhile you could not submitted the manuscript in another journal when it is under consideration.
Can I submit the same manuscript to two journals simultaneously?
It is unethical in Academics and Research to submit an simultaneously to two or more journals. Kindly contact the editor of the journal to request for the progress of your manuscript with them. I am sure they will respond in no time. Best Wishes. Cite 1 Recommendation Popular Answers (1) 21st Oct, 2016 Sandro Gentile
How do I know if my manuscript has been rejected?
You can see the status of your manuscript in the online web page of the journal (author area). If it is under review you must wait for reviewers comments and any decision by the editorial office. When you ensure that the manuscript has been rejected you could submit in a other journal.
Should I submit my paper to another journal?
Hi: Do not submit to another journal until you have a clear idea on what is going on with this journal. I would try to contact the editor again or even say something like I would like to know if my paper is still being considered for publication. It might be that they are delayed and your paper might get accepted.