What happens after revise and resubmit?

When submitting your writing for publication in a journal, the best you can often hope for is to receive a “revise and resubmit” request from the editor. After the revisions, the journal is willing to have you resubmit the manuscript for a second review.

Is revise and resubmit good?

Authors should view an invitation to revise and resubmit as good news because it means the journal has found value with the article. If authors make a considered effort to address reviewers’ comments, then in all proba- bility, the resubmitted article will be accepted for publication.

Can a paper be rejected after major revision?

Yes. The paper can get rejected after a major revision. Once you submit the paper after major revision, your paper is assigned to the same reviewers to speed-up the process. If the reviewers do not satisfy with the revisions, they may ask for further revisions or reject the paper.

How do you respond to a reviewer comment?

Responding to reviewers’ commentsBegin by thanking the reviewer for taking the time to assess your manuscript.Then, specify that you’ve addressed all the concerns they raised. List all the reviewer’s comments and your answer to each one. Avoid giving yes or no answers.