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Transfer article to another journal

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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 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 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 to contact us on Journal Article Publishing

Last updated on August 27, 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 does the Article Transfer Service work for authors?

Last updated on December 21, 2023

Authors who agree to transfer their submission to another journal must then log into the new journal to complete the submission process, as the new journal could have different requirements.

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.

What is the Article Transfer Service (ATS)?

Last updated on February 06, 2024

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.

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.

Webinar Series Page

Last updated on July 25, 2025

The Learning, Content and Development team deliver webinars on Editorial Manager system updates, new features and areas of learning.Please click the links below to find more information and details of...

How do Editors reject an Editorial Manager submission and offer transfer to another journal (ATS)?

Last updated on November 12, 2024

Select 'Submit Editor Decision and Comments'. Decision terms may be customized by the journal but usually begin with 'Reject and Offer Transfers'.

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