A revision request is progress in assessment; it is not an acceptance decision.
What happens after submission?
Springer Nature describes an editorial process that begins with initial checks, then assignment to an editor, peer review and an editorial decision. Specific requirements depend on the journal.
Reviewers assess the work and the editor decides the outcome. Possible decisions include revisions, acceptance or rejection. Submission confirmation and review status are therefore different from formal acceptance.
Keep correspondence organised
Keep the manuscript reference, submitted version and editorial correspondence together. When a decision arrives, identify the requested action and deadline before responding.
We can discuss the next steps and help you follow the agreed publication process. Scientific changes and answers to reviewer questions remain the authors’ responsibility. All authors should approve the material they are responsible for.
Discuss expectations before proceeding
Ask what the journal says about its process, and distinguish an estimate from a confirmed deadline. PublicationHelp does not promise acceptance or a publication date.
If a manuscript is rejected, we discuss the result and possible next steps. Moving to another journal requires a new agreement on the target and package. Where a journal requires direct author submission, we respect that requirement.
Your next-step checklist
- Manuscript reference recorded
- Submitted version retained
- Decision letter read in full
- Revision deadline noted
- Next action approved by the authors
Sources and further reading
These independent resources explain the general process. They do not endorse PublicationHelp.