Frequently asked questions from editors
How do I check the status of the papers that I am handling without going to the journal coordinator?
You have access to the status of your assigned papers at any time. First, determine whether the manuscript is a new manuscript or a revised manuscript. Once you have selected one of the two views, the status of each paper is located in the third column, second row of each record.
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How do I gain access to my assigned papers while I am traveling?
The coordinator can email copies of papers to you if you have problems accessing them through Manuscript Central. However, please be aware that all decisions and actions must be made through the system in order to move the review process along.
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How many reviews should be submitted before I can make a decision?
Our policy requires a paper to have at least three submitted reviews before the Editor can make a decision.
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What do I do if I have a conflict of interest with the author of a particular paper that has been assigned to me?
Please contact the journal coordinator via email to request that the paper be reassigned to another Editor. Indicate that it is due to a conflict of interest.
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An author of a paper I handled has decided to appeal my decision. What do I do?
Please contact the journal coordinator via email. If possible, please forward a copy of the author's email appealing the decision. The coordinator will then contact the Editor-in-Chief who will review the appeal and then provide instructions on how he would like to proceed.
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