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- Editor Guide to Editorial Manager
Last updated on July 02, 2026
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.
- 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.
- How can I search for Reviewers in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on June 15, 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.
- How can I use Proposed Reviewers in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on July 15, 2026
Proposed Reviewers allows editors to save a list of potential reviewers from search results without inviting them. Proposed reviewers can later be invited without needing to search again.
- How do I select and invite reviewer candidates in Editorial Manager?
Last updated on June 15, 2026
After performing any reviewer search, tick the 'Inv' or other tick boxes next to any candidates in the results. Then select 'Proceed' at the bottom to send the invitation letters.
- Editorial Manager Video Guides
Last updated on July 31, 2026
A number of videos for EM Editors are presented in multiple languages.
- 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 I view and manage the pending Reviewers for a submission?
Last updated on July 15, 2026
To view the current reviewers of a submission; select 'Invite Reviewers' from the actions in any folder. The reviewer summary screen appears with all previously invited reviewers and their current status.
- What is Evaluate Manuscript?
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Evaluate Manuscript is designed to help journal Editors efficiently assess submitted manuscripts.
- How can an Editor manage groups of linked submissions?
Last updated on June 02, 2026
Editors can user 'Linked Submission Groups' to define, view, and track related submissions. Editors assigned to one submission the group can view the entire group.