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- Editor Guide to Editorial Manager
Last updated on August 07, 2025
In this Editor user guide you’ll find links to the editor key tasks in Editorial Manager (EM), many of which also include a short video.
- How can I track the status of my submitted article?
Last updated on January 23, 2023
Corresponding authors and confirmed co-authors can view the submission status by logging into the author main menu. Select any active folder to view the details for those submissions.
- What does the status of my submission mean in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on January 08, 2026
Journals in EM are able to customize the status terms displayed to authors. The default status terms are listed in this article.
- Editorial Manager Video Guides
Last updated on January 06, 2026
A number of videos for EM Editors are presented in multiple languages.
- When can I expect a decision from the Editor?
Last updated on May 20, 2025
The average review times for most journals are found on the 'Journal Insights' link from the journal homepage.
- How can I transfer my rejected manuscript using Transfer Your Manuscript?
Last updated on August 14, 2024
About Transfer Your Manuscript Show all Hide all What is Transfer Your Manuscript? Transfer Your Manuscript is an Elsevier service that helps authors identify the next most appropriate...
- How can I track my accepted article?
Last updated on December 11, 2025
You can track your accepted article using Elsevier’s Article Tracking service. It’s the quickest and easiest way to track your article's progress through the publication process. You can also view bibliographic...
- How do I make a decision in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on October 07, 2022
Editors can submit a decision on any of their assigned submissions by selecting Submit Editor's Decision and Comments in the Action links. Submissions waiting for decision can be found under Required Reviews Complete.
- How to contact us on Journal Article Publishing
Last updated on January 04, 2026
To help answer you faster, we may ask you to provide the following:Screenshots and the specific address of the website you have questions aboutReference number (e.g. 230101-123456) available if you have...
- What is the Article Transfer Service (ATS)?
Last updated on December 17, 2025
Article Transfer Service allows journals to offer the author a chance to transfer their submission to a more suitable journal. The transfer will include any completed reviews and could include reviewer names, if the original reviewers have given permission.