I sent a manuscript almost 1 month ago to a journal and the status was changed to " awaiting approval" without under review. What does it mean? A sign of rejection possibilty or a normal procedure? Thank you
Mine Öztürk It's not unusual for a manuscript's status to change to "awaiting approval" after it's been submitted to a journal. This usually signifies that the manuscript has gone through the first review phase and is currently awaiting final clearance from the editor or editorial board before moving on to the next stage of the publication process.
It is not always an indication of rejection, since the editor or editorial board may still be contemplating publishing the work. However, if the editor or editorial board thinks that the submission is not acceptable for publishing in the journal, it may be rejected at this point.
The outcome of the review process might be difficult to anticipate based on the status of the article, as the particular meaning of this status varies from journal to journal. If you have any questions concerning the progress of your submission, you should contact the editor or the journal's editorial office. They may be able to offer you with further information about your manuscript's status and the next steps in the review process.