Can a paper be accepted without peer review?

A fact that is not very widely known or universally accepted by authors is that manuscripts may be rejected without the due and expected peer review process. While manuscripts have to go through the peer review process in order to be published, they can be rejected without peer review.

How long does a manuscript stay with editor?

Answer: It is perfectly normal for a submission to remain with the editor for over two weeks. The time taken for the different stages varies from journal to journal, but it is not uncommon for the journal system to show a “with editor” status for over a month after submission.

What does it mean when your manuscript is with the editor?

Answer: This stage indicates that your paper has not yet been sent for peer review. As per the normal journal processes, the editor first conducts an initial screening of the manuscript. If the manuscript passes this screening, it is sent for peer review.

How do you respond to a journal rejection?

“Thanks for your review and comments. They are quite valuable, and I shall go through them for greater understanding, for this and future manuscripts. Thanks also for the opportunity to submit to your journal, and hoping there will opportunities in the future, along with a greater chance of acceptance.”

Why was my paper rejected without review ES?

(1) The manuscript should clearly articulate the environmental relevance of the work, its novelty relative to prior works, and its potential impact in the introduction and discussion sections of the manuscript. The absence of this contextualization is a primary reason papers are rejected without review.

How long should an editor review be?

A question often asked by authors, but also important to editors, is how long does it take between submission and publication of an article. This is a hard question to answer, but often peer review is the lengthiest part of this process. Journals usually ask reviewers to complete their reviews within 3-4 weeks.

What does with Editor mean after under review?

The status “under review” means that the reviewers had accepted the invitation and peer review process had begun. However, the status changed to “with editor” probably because the assigned reviewer(s) has declined the review request. The editor will now have to look for another reviewer.

What does it mean editor assigned?

‘Editor Assigned’ means that an Associate Editor (AE) has been assigned to your manuscript. The AE will now go through your manuscript to know what it’s about and whether the study is interesting, novel, and relevant enough to be published with the journal and therefore to be sent for peer review.

How do you write a response to an editor?

Ten simple rules for writing a response to reviewers

1. Rule 1: Provide an overview, then quote the full set of reviews.
2. Rule 2: Be polite and respectful of all reviewers.
3. Rule 3: Accept the blame.
4. Rule 4: Make the response self-contained.
5. Rule 5: Respond to every point raised by the reviewer.

How do you write an appeal letter to the editor?

There are five basic themes to writing an effective appeal letter:

1. Leave emotions out of it.
2. Stick to the facts.
3. Make a point-by-point rebuttal.
4. Take time to re-explain key points.
5. Above all, be respectful.