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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.
- Editorial Manager Video Guides
Last updated on October 09, 2025
A number of videos for EM Editors are presented in multiple languages.
- How can I track my accepted article?
Last updated on August 18, 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 to contact us on Journal Article Publishing
Last updated on October 09, 2025
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...
- 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 can Editorial Manager help prevent Duplicate Submissions?
Last updated on November 02, 2022
EM provides a Duplicate Submission Report comparing the author list, title, and abstract across previous submissions in the journal. A numerical Duplicate Score shows the highest calculated match and displays red when over a configured value.
- How does an Editor change a Decision in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on April 27, 2022
Decisions can be undone or Rescinded for a short time, until some other action moves the submission forward in the workflow. This permission is often given only to the highest editor in a journal.
- Can I contest the Editor's decision?
Last updated on September 12, 2024
After final decision, you can contact the journal to contest the decision by selecting 'My Completed Submissions' and selecting 'Send Email' next to the submission.
- Video Guide: Article Transfer Service (ATS) editor overview
Last updated on March 26, 2025
This video provides an overview of the Article Transfer Service, and how it is used in Editorial Manager from the editor’s perspective.
- Video Guide: Automated Quick Transmittal (AQT) editor overview
Last updated on November 25, 2024
This video provides an overview of the Automated Quick Transmittal (AQT) workflow, and how it is used in Editorial Manager from the editor's perspective.