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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.
- 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 February 12, 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 December 11, 2025
The average review times for most journals are found on the 'Journal Insights' link from the journal homepage.
- 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 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...
- 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.
- Video Guide: Automated Quick Transmittal (AQT) editor overview
Last updated on November 17, 2025
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.
- How does an Editor change a Decision in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on September 01, 2025
Decisions can be undone or Rescinded for a short time, until some other action moves the submission forward in the workflow.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.