Editorial In-Principle Acceptance
noun phrasePronunciation: /ɛˈdɪtɔriəl ɪn ˈprɪnsəpəl ækˈsɛptəns/
A preliminary editorial decision indicating that a manuscript meets the journal's quality standards and is suitable for peer review, based on initial editorial assessment. This is not a final acceptance but signals advancement in the publication pipeline.
Plain English
An editor's initial approval that a paper is good enough to send to peer reviewers, before the final decision is made.
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Usage
"The manuscript received Editorial In-Principle Acceptance and was forwarded to three peer reviewers specializing in behavioral neuroscience."
Style guide notes: Use 'in-principle' with hyphen; capitalize 'Editorial In-Principle Acceptance' when referring to the formal decision type.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does in-principle acceptance guarantee?
It guarantees the paper will be reviewed by peers, but peer feedback may still result in rejection or major revisions.
How long after in-principle acceptance is a manuscript reviewed?
Timeline varies by journal; typically 4-12 weeks depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.
Why Test Candidates on This?
Useful for understanding publication pipeline stages and editorial decision hierarchy in academic journals.
Required skill level: Mid