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- How can I track the status of my submitted article?
Last updated on December 11, 2025
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.
- When can I expect a decision from the Editor?
Last updated on August 04, 2026
The average review times for most journals are found on the 'Journal Insights' link from the journal homepage.
- 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 August 04, 2026
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...
- 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 July 31, 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 August 02, 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Decisions can be undone or Rescinded for a short time, until some other action moves the submission forward in the workflow.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 do I make a decision in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on August 21, 2026
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 can an Editor view a submission's history?
Last updated on August 07, 2026
Editors with permission can select 'History' for any submission. The status history shows each time the status term changed for the submission, while the correspondence history includes every email sent to anyone about this submission.