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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.
- Are reviews confidential?
Last updated on January 09, 2026
According to COPE guidelines any manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not share the review or information about the review with anyone without the agreement of the editors and authors involved. This applies both during and after the publication process.
- 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.
- 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 can I search for Reviewers in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on May 22, 2026
Select 'Invite Reviewers' then either use 'Search My Publication' to search registered users, or select 'Find reviewers using Scopus' to view and select candidates from Scopus.
- Editorial Manager Video Guides
Last updated on May 13, 2026
A number of videos for EM Editors are presented in multiple languages.
- What is Evaluate Manuscript?
Last updated on November 03, 2025
Evaluate Manuscript is designed to help journal Editors efficiently assess submitted manuscripts.
- Video Guide: Checking the status of your submission in Editorial Manager
Last updated on December 03, 2025
1 minute quick tip: How can I check the status of my submission in Editorial Manager? For a more concise learning experiencing, view the following 1 minute quick tip video. Please note:...
- Video Guide: Managing author invitations in Editorial Manager
Last updated on May 01, 2026
This video provides an overview on how to manage author invitations in Editorial Manager, covering how editors are made aware when an invited author submits, as well as how reports may be used to send reminders and view invitation statuses.
- Video Guide: Reassigning submissions in Editorial Manager
Last updated on December 16, 2025
This video demonstrates how editors with appropriate permissions can reassign submissions from one editor to another in Editorial Manager.