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Are reviews confidential?

Last updated on August 05, 2025

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 do I respond to an invitation to review in Editorial Manager?

Last updated on August 05, 2025

Reviewers can accept or decline review invitation by selecting the link within the email invitation, or by logging into EM and selecting 'New Reviewer Invitations' from the reviewer main menu. Reviewers can accept or decline review invitation by selecting the link within the email invitation, or by logging into EM and selecting 'New Reviewer Invitations' from the reviewer main menu.

How to contact us on Journal Article Publishing

Last updated on August 27, 2025

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Video Guide: How long does the peer review process take?

Last updated on July 11, 2025

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Video Guide: How to view the reviewer comments on a submission in Editorial Manager

Last updated on June 19, 2025

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How can I search for Reviewers in Editorial Manager?

Last updated on July 29, 2025

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.

Author Webinar Series – Learning, Content and Development

Last updated on August 11, 2025

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What is Evaluate Manuscript?

Last updated on March 14, 2025

Evaluate Manuscript is designed to help journal Editors efficiently assess submitted manuscripts.

How do I find a submission I was invited to review in Editorial Manager?

Last updated on October 31, 2024

Reviewers can find all current and completed review assignments for an EM journal on the reviewer main menu. Invitation and reminder emails usually contain a direct link.

Video Guide: Responding to reviewer invitations in Editorial Manager

Last updated on January 20, 2025

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