Skip to main content
Basic Technical IVT Commonly tested

Authorial Revision Request Cycle

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ɔːˈθɔːriəl rɪˈvɪʒən rɪˈkwɛst ˈsaɪkəl/

The iterative process through which editors formally request manuscript modifications from authors, including tracking revision rounds and author responses. Each cycle documents requested changes, author compliance, and resubmission timelines.

Plain English

The back-and-forth process of asking authors to fix or improve their manuscript before publication.

Etymology & History

Origin languageLatin, Old French
Rootauthorial (Latin: auctor, originator) + revision (Old French: reviser, to look again)
First recorded use1990s
Usage frequencyVery common

Usage

"The authorial revision request cycle indicated that authors had submitted their second round of changes addressing reviewer comments."

Style guide notes: Use 'cycle' singular when discussing the overall process; use 'cycles' for multiple rounds.

Also known as

revision round author correction loop modification request

Contrasted with

acceptance without revision desk rejection

Related Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

How many revision rounds typically occur during the authorial revision request cycle?

Most manuscripts undergo one to three revision cycles, though complex papers may require additional rounds.

What triggers a new revision request cycle?

Editorial assessment, peer reviewer feedback, or compliance issues with journal guidelines initiate new revision cycles.

Why Test Candidates on This?

Critical for tracking editorial progress and managing author communication workflows.

Required skill level: Mid

Editors from these organisations have used our services since 1998

Reuters BBC Oxford University Press Penguin Random House Springer Microsoft Suncor Energy United Nations Fisher Investments IBM The Home Depot KODAK CHEVRON