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- 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 approve my submission?
Last updated on July 26, 2024
After you have completed the submission steps and built the PDF, select 'New/Revised Submissions Waiting for Author Approval'. Select 'View Submission' to check the PDF, then 'Approve Submission' to send your submission to the journal.
- 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 can I access comments from the Editor and reviewers?
Last updated on June 19, 2025
The comments are included in the decision letter sent via email. Before revision, the most recent decision letter is displayed as a "Decision Letter" link in EM. All past emails are listed under "History" for the submission.
- How do I handle new Direct to Editor assignments in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on May 13, 2022
In a Direct to Editor workflow the 'New Direct to Editor Submissions' folder allows the Receiving Editor to decide whether to handle the submission, redirect to another editor, or send it back to the author.
- What should I do if I don't want to address the reviewers' comments?
Last updated on April 27, 2022
You may submit the revision and state clearly which comments you have not addressed and why. Alternatively, you may select 'Decline to Revise' and your submission will be withdrawn.
- How do I upload and organize my submission files in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on December 22, 2023
Files can be uploaded on the Attach Files page, using Browse or Drag and Drop. Each file needs to have a Type selected from a list defined by the journal, and may require additional details.
- 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 can editor assignment of revisions be automated in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on May 06, 2025
Revisions can follow one of three options – direct to first editor of previous version, reassign entire editor chain of previous version, or manual assignment of revisions. The options is set on a journal level.
- What is the check your submission service?
Last updated on May 08, 2024
What is check your submission? Elsevier is trialing a new manuscript-checking service. The service looks for missing or incorrectly formatted items and automatically generates a report for the current...