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- Editor Guide to Editorial Manager
Last updated on July 02, 2026
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.
- Video Guide: Article Transfer Service (ATS) editor overview
Last updated on March 03, 2026
This video provides an overview of the Article Transfer Service, and how it is used in Editorial Manager from the editor’s perspective.
- 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.
- Editorial Manager Video Guides
Last updated on July 09, 2026
A number of videos for EM Editors are presented in multiple languages.
- How does an Editor change a Decision in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on May 12, 2026
Decisions can be undone or Rescinded for a short time, until some other action moves the submission forward in the workflow.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.
- 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.
- Can I contest the Editor's decision?
Last updated on May 26, 2025
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.
- How to contact us on Journal Article Publishing
Last updated on June 25, 2026
Our phones lines are temporarily unavailable. If you required support, please contact us through our chat channel. For support in Mandarin or Japanese, our phone lines remain open.To help answer you faster,...
- How can an Editor manage groups of linked submissions?
Last updated on June 02, 2026
Editors can user 'Linked Submission Groups' to define, view, and track related submissions. Editors assigned to one submission the group can view the entire group.