Revise and resubmit
noun/verb phrasePronunciation: /rɪˈvaɪz ənd ˌriːsəbˈmɪt/
An editorial decision requiring authors to substantially modify their manuscript and resubmit it for additional review, typically following initial peer review feedback. This intermediate decision indicates the work has merit but requires significant improvements before acceptance.
Plain English
A request for authors to make major changes to their paper and submit it again for review.
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Usage
"The editor issued a 'revise and resubmit' decision, indicating the paper needed substantial restructuring before reconsideration."
Style guide notes: Use hyphenation in 'revise-and-resubmit' when used as compound adjective; no hyphens in verb form.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is revise and resubmit the same as major revision?
Similar but distinct: revise-and-resubmit resets the review process, while major revision typically uses same reviewers.
What should authors include when resubmitting revised work?
Cover letter, detailed response to reviewer comments, highlighted changes, and clean manuscript version.
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