Academic Journal Management Glossary
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Manuscript Withdrawal Request
A formal request submitted by an author to remove their manuscript from the editorial process before publication, occurring at any stage from submission through final decision. Editors evaluate withdrawal requests to accommodate author circumstances while maintaining editorial integrity.
desk review assessment
An editorial evaluation conducted without external peer review to determine whether a manuscript meets minimum quality,...
Manuscript Desk Review Assessment
An initial editorial evaluation conducted before external peer review to determine if a manuscript meets basic journal s...