Q: How can I improve the usage of "the" in my manuscript?

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The editor of my manuscript has asked me to improve my English. Specifically, he/she mentioned that I had misused the word "the." In some places, "the" was not used or…

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Writing a scientific paper in English can be a difficult task for non-native speakers of English. It is good that the Editor has pointed…

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Q: How long does it take for the status to change from "reviewers assigned" to "under review"?

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I submitted a paper to a Springer journal about 2 months ago. Since 10 days, the online tracking system has been showing "reviewers assigned" as the current status.…

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Status descriptions vary across journals, so it is difficult to know whether your journal has an “under review” status at all. Some…

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Q: What to do if the review process is delayed and the editor is unresponsive?

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I submitted a manuscript to a journal about 3 months ago, and it was sent for peer review almost immediately. After 2 months from submission, I sent the editor a polite letter to speed up the…

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Peer review is a time-consuming process, and it is not unusual for it to take over 3 months to complete. However, it is slightly unusual…

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Q: What is the meaning of "decision in process" status?

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I have already submitted a paper to an Elsevier journal. After two rounds of revision round, the status is now "decision in process." Could you possibly tell me what it means and how long it takes…

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When a journal displays the “decision in process” status, it means that the editorial board is in the process of making the final…

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