In Elsevier journal generally when three Reviewers comments are added then status automatically changes to "Under editor evaluation" and to the Reviewers it is indicated as " required reviews completed". When the editor enters the decision in the system the status changes to "decision in process" which is then communicated to author by either editor in chief or managing editor.

Theoretically It means that the corresponding editor is considering the comments of the invited reviewers, prior to the final decision on the submitted manuscript . 

In some Open Access journals this flag .. means that the reports of the reviewers are in and they are being processed by the administration ( no specific Editor is involved .. despite what the flag says .. the flag theoretically adds impact to the journal's peer-review procedures ...)

it means that the reviewers sent the comments to the associate editor, this state will be changed to the decision in a process. hoping success ISA

Thanks so much for your answers. 

Thankfully, yesterday I have received a conditional acceptance to the paper after about 1 month (Under editor's evaluation), while for previous papers, I was getting (With Editor) status after ( Under Review).

Congratulation. I wish you to attain much more success in the future

Thanks so much. I wish you all the best. 

Updates: 

Here is the paper that I was asking about, it has been published finally,

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319010260_Modelling_of_Egyptian_low-cost-housing_natural_ventilation_Integration_of_geometry_orientation_and_street_width_optimization

Article Modelling of Egyptian low-cost-housing natural ventilation: ...

In Elsevier journal generally when three Reviewers comments are added then status automatically changes to "Under editor evaluation" and to the Reviewers it is indicated as " required reviews completed". When the editor enters the decision in the system the status changes to "decision in process" which is then communicated to author by either editor in chief or managing editor.

Thanks so much @Rajesh Kumar

Today I also faced same thing, first my paper was under review for 9/10 days, now suddenly today it is changed under editor evaluation, I am worried!! what does it mean..I am really tensed..please guide me

@ Rinky Sha The answer is already mentioned in the above comments and is rewritten for you here.

" In Elsevier journal generally when three Reviewers comments are added then status automatically changes to "Under editor evaluation" and to the Reviewers it is indicated as " required reviews completed". When the editor enters the decision in the system the status changes to "decision in process" which is then communicated to author by either editor in chief or managing editor. "

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I read all comments after that also I put bcoz paper was under review only for 9/10 days not for 1/2 months, first time I am facing this kind of problem, that's why i am tensed

See, there could be two possibilities:

1. Either the reviewers assigned to your paper have submitted their reviews in a very short time (and you are lucky in this aspect)

2. or the reviewers didn't liked your paper and straightway either given rejection or out of scope verdict.

It means the reviewers have sent their comments and now the reports are under editor evaluation, within few days he will give his decision.

it means the invited reviewers have already given their comments and the editing board will soon comment on the manuscript .

Usually it means that the reports of the reviewers have been received by the journal and that the editor is reviewing them to make a decision.

The following link shows all steps from (submission) to (publishing)

https://service.elsevier.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/12237/supporthub/publishing/

Please let me know the meaning of 'under editor evaluation' and if those who experienced it pls tell me the paper status after 'under editor evaluation'

Thank you @ Rajesh Kumar , your answer has given more light to this problem.

Editors' decision is waiting

Thank you @ Rajesh Kumar sharing the right information.

In Elsevier journal generally when three Reviewers comments are added then status automatically changes to "Under editor evaluation" and to the Reviewers it is indicated as " required reviews completed". When the editor enters the decision in the system the status changes to "decision in process" which is then communicated to author by either editor in chief or managing editor. Copied

It may be because of that one of the reviewers is among the journal's editorial board (Associate Editor/Section Editor) who has not yet entered his/her comments.

This is my question too, so I will not answering my own question. My status of my manuscript is changed from "Under Review" to "Reviews received" Would you explaine to me what does it means.

It means that the required number of reviews are complete on your manuscript. For example, let the editor has assigned 5 reviewers for your manuscript and the online journal configuration is set as follows: Let when 3 reviewers comments are received then the status will change from "Under review" to "Reviews received" or "required reviews completed". I hope this helps.

Thank you @ Rajesh Kumar , your answer has clarifies and it really helps

Thank you for the replies. Today after 2 months, I see the status of my submitted manuscript is "under editor evaluation". I am very worried.

Don't be worried. It means required number of reviews are in. This status is equivalent to required reviews completed. If you notice change in status date again then it means new review is added. Next status would be decision in process when editor submit his decision in the system and then editor in chief will send it to you.

Thank you @ Rajesh. Appreciate your reply.

Hello,

Don't be worried.

This article may be explain you and answer your question.

https://service.elsevier.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5971/c/10528/supporthub/publishing/

Regards.

please, any one can tell me if his/her article has been accepted or rejected after the under editor evaluation status? Thx lot

Yes, that status is an equivalent of required reviews completed status, hence the article can be given chance to revise, or may be rejected.

This status means that the Editor is in the process of deciding if your manuscript can be accepted or rejected based on reviewers' reports. It is also equivalent to to 'Ready for Decision'. The Editor is now evaluating reviewers reports before making a decision on your manuscript. I wish you best of luck!

From the above dialogues, the most significant concern is that the reference from using this status instead of skipping to the final (Decision-in-process). Also, based on that each reviewer defines his suggested decision clearly as (revise, accept or reject). The question is: Is the status of (Under Editor Evaluation), by any means, used for the cases of potential favorable decisions and the status of (Decision-in-Process) used for the cases of potential unfavorable decisions (reviewers recommended rejection)?

Please, who can provide an answer?

My paper was under editor evaluation in an Elsevier journal for more than a month. Then the decision came, which was revise and resubmit.

Thank you Agnimitra Biswas.

I think that your answer is assuring for many authors.

However, I am still believing that the status (Decision in Process) is commonly followed by the final decision of Reject. This belief may come from an experience of more than 20 submissions to different journals in the Elsevier publisher.

"Decision in progress does NOT at all mean that your manuscript will definitely be rejected. It means that the required number of reviewers needed for the Editor to take a decision on the manuscript are complete (this could be 2 or 3 depending on the journal) and that decision is now being taken. The outcome could be positive (accept) or negative (reject) or something in between (reject and resubmit). I am sorry that you have had such unpleasant experiences of rejections.

Thank you Glory Enaruvbe.

I agree with you that is meaning of the status (Decision in Process). However, it is not related to the number, but related to that the favorable decisions are taken rapidly (may not need using this status), while the unfavorable ones may wait for a time which mandates using this status.

From my personal experience, many rejections are the outcome of our use of the English language. I have had many rejections also until i had an encounter with a friend who highlighted my areas of weakness and helped me to development myself in relevant areas. I was pleasantly surprised when my next paper was accepted in an Elsevier Journal. We as non-native English speakers have a lot to learn to improve our written Language. I was thinking I could write English well until I was enlightened about Writing Scientific English. So, Rabea A Gadelkareem I still maintain that Editors do take decisions based on recommendations of the reviewers in all cases

OK

Also, I agree with this notion and I am working on improving my writing.

What does the change of the status from (Under Editor Evaluation) to (Under Review) again after initially being (Under Review) for 2 months mean?

Also, in Elsevier.

This implies that there is conflicting recommendations by the two reviewers (For instance, a reviewer may have recommended that your paper be accepted after minor revisions or even accept. But the second reviewer may have asked that it be rejected). The Editor has decided to invite a third reviewer to assist her come to a decision. He will likely go with this third reviewer. for instance, if the new reviewer says accept after major revision in line with one of the previous reviewers, he will do that

I wish you luck

Thank you Glory for your answer

Writing English in your native language my cause you trouble, trouble and trouble. So improving the way we write is very important. It is also important to tame our emotions. A rejection is not as bad as people think. It is a reward that tell you that you have not measured to the task yet.

I read all discussions above, you guys listed all kinds of possibility that writer will receive. The states of my first paper in Elsiver just changed from under review to Under Editor Evaluation , and I don't know how long it will take to next step, I wish i am going to recieve a good news.

Dear Maimaiti,

I hope you do. But how long? Maybe a few days depending on how busy the editor is. Best of luck

Under editor evaluation means that asociate editor has already a decisión. Therefore, the final decisión from the editor in chief is waiting

Reviewers comments are added then status automatically changes to "Under editor evaluation" and to the Reviewers it is indicated as " required reviews completed".

The states of my aruticle in Atmospheric Environment changed from "under review" to "under editor evaluation" exactly after one month, and I have received "minor revision" notice after 2 days being in the "Under editor evaluation" procedure. Hope all goes well!

@ Maimaiti Simayi , Congratulations. You very close to being published in that Journal. Pay close attention to the reviewers' comments

Glory Enaruvbe , Thanks for your congratulations, the reviewers gave vary some thoughtful suggestions, and I am working on it.

My paper was under review for a month ago and the status has now changed to 'editorial assessment'. What is the meaning?

@williams..It means its with editor right now and he will take decision based on the reviews received.

Thank you @ Rajesh

When the journal has completes its process of 3 blind reviewers, then it changes to "Under editor evaluation" status.

After that when the editor completes its review, it is assigned with new status that "decision is in process".

My paper got " Under Editor Evaluation " after 3 months of review.

Congratulations to the buddy who got minor revision Maimaiti Simayi .

Best wishes @Shenglin

Thank You Mr.Wang, My paper already accepted by journal, and I wish you also got good news Shenglin Wang

When a status changes from "under review" to "under editor' evaluation" and changes back to "under review", and during all changes of status, nothing has been communicated to the author. What does it imply?

Dear Shaibu , The "under editor evaluation " status after " under review" implies that required reviews has already received and is under evaluation by the editor in charge. If the reviewers recommendations are contradicting each other, the editor decides to send it to another reviewers so statues would be changed back to " under review" again. Wish you all success.

The editor is most likely inviting another reviewer because there are conflicting recommendations from the two initial reviewers.

It happens when the paper elicit varied and opposite responses from 2 reviewers so the the handling editor will be awaiting further reviews from more reviewers to clarify before making the final decision.

My paper is "under review" status in Journal of Cleaner Production since last two weeks. How long I should wait for change in that status?? Any Experience??

It may take anything between four to 12 weeks or more. It depends on how quickly the reviewers submit recommendations to the Editor. Best wishes

The situation suits me well

Sadam Hussain Jakhrani two weeks and you are worried? pls give the journal, a time frame of 3-6 months to complete the review process.

Sadam Hussain Jakhrani my paper take 3 months to have an answer, and we do some changes and corrections.