Q: Does the notification I received mean it's a desk rejection - or not?

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I received a mail about five hours after submission stating: It is a pleasure to inform you that your manuscript titled XYZ has passed initial screening and is now awaiting reviewer selection. …

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Your paper has now been sent to potential reviewers, if one or two accept the invitation, the status will change to under review. Relax, no chance for desk rejection…

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Q: Should I send an email inquiry if the status shows "Submitted to journal" for more than a week?

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I submitted an article to a Taylor and Francis (T&F) journal on 22nd October. The status is “Submitted to journal.” Should I write a mail as a week has passed and no editor has been assigned…
  • Asked on 30 Nov, 2019

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Firstly, I am not sure whether you meant 22nd October or 22nd November, as you have mentioned a week has passed and…

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