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Manuscript Revision Round

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmænjuskrɪpt rɪˈvɪʒən raʊnd/

A structured stage in the peer review process where authors are invited to modify and resubmit their manuscript based on reviewer feedback, with clear revision guidelines and deadline specifications. Authors must provide point-by-point responses explaining how they addressed each reviewer comment.

Plain English

When reviewers ask for changes to a paper, the author fixes it and sends it back with explanations of what they changed.

Etymology & History

Origin languageLatin, French
Rootrevision from revidere (to look again); round from Old Norse runnr (circle)
First recorded use1960s
Usage frequencyVery common

Usage

"The first manuscript revision round typically required substantive changes to the methodology and results interpretation."

Style guide notes: Specify 'major revision round' or 'minor revision round' to distinguish severity levels in editorial communications.

Also known as

revision cycle resubmission stage author revision

Contrasted with

acceptance without revision desk rejection

Related Terms

Frequently Asked Questions

How many revision rounds typically occur?

Most journals allow two rounds; major revisions may require first round, minor revisions may complete the process.

What must authors include when resubmitting revisions?

A detailed response document addressing each reviewer comment and a highlighted version showing changes made.

Why Test Candidates on This?

Vital for understanding author responsibilities and manuscript progression through the editorial pipeline.

Required skill level: Mid

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