Tracking Options
Online Tracking: Use the manuscript management system to view
real-time status updates (e.g., "Under Review", "Decision Pending") at
Editorial Tracker
Email Updates: The editorial office will send emails at key stages
(acknowledgement, reviewer assignment, decision). Keep administrative
emails outbox available to receive messages from the journal.
Typical Status Stages
- Submitted: Manuscript successfully uploaded; awaiting
administrative checks
- Initial Editorial Screening (Pre-QC): The editorial team checks
fit, scope, formatting and ethical compliance. Manuscripts may be desk
rejected at this stage for poor fit or serious ethical concerns.
- Under Peer Review: The manuscript has been sent to external
reviewers. Review timelines vary by field; typical first-round review
can range from 15 days
- Reviews Completed: Peer reviews have been returned and editors are
evaluating.
- Decision Pending: Editor is making a decision based on reviews
(accept, minor/major revision, or reject).
- Revision Required: Authors are asked to revise and resubmit;
provide a point-by-point response to reviewer comments and a marked-up
manuscript.
- Accepted / Rejected: Final editorial decision. If accepted, the
paper moves to production.
- Copyediting & Typesetting: Manuscript is prepared for publication
(formatting, style edits). Authors receive proofs for approval.
- Proofreading: Authors review proofs for minor errors; serious
changes at this stage are not permitted without editor approval.
- Published Online: Article appears on the journal website.
Authors should contact the editorial office only if processing exceeds
the journal's stated timelines; routine status queries should reference
the manuscript ID.