Reject manuscript (by Editorial Office)
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clicking "Reject article" the manuscript will be definitely rejected. The button opens an adaptable email which informs the author about the decision and contains the reviewers' commentaries. The editorial office should check and adapt the text, if necessary. By clicking "Reject manuscript and send message" the process is completed.
By default this email is sent in blind copy (bcc) to the reviewers, but you can remove the corresponding check mark if this is not suitable for any reason. The manuscript is assigned the status "Rejected" and will no longer be listed in the default view of the manuscript overview.
Reject, new submission possible
By clicking "Reject, new submission possible" the manuscript is rejected. The button opens an adaptable email which informs the author about the decision, but where it is suggested that a complete revision and resubmission of the manuscript may be considered. The email also contains the reviewers' commentaries. The editorial office should check and adapt the text, if necessary. By clicking "Reject manuscript and send message" the process is completed.By default this email is sent in blind copy (bcc) to the reviewers, but you can remove the corresponding check mark if this is not suitable for any reason. The manuscript is assigned the status "Rejected, new submission possible" and will no longer be listed in the default view of the manuscript overview.