Accelerated Review Process (ARP) Option

This special submission option will apply in the following two cases:

Case 1: Reject after R&R at another journal (has to be from an AJG 3* or better journal)

  • The paper had been revised and resubmitted after an R&R decision (at another journal).
  • Rejected because one reviewer is not satisfied while another (other) reviewer(s) is(are).
  • Could also be rejected for brand new issues that were raised after the first round.

Case 2: Excessive or unhelpful reviewer demands after R&R at another journal

  • Reviewers request substantial changes that the authors feel would worsen the paper or add little value.
  • It is either explicitly stated — or assumed — that all reviewer comments must be fully addressed in some form to proceed.

The ARP applies only to papers that received a Revise & Resubmit (R&R) from journals list in AJG ranking 2024 as 3*, 4 and 4* journals.

  • The ARP can only be used for the most recent journal where the paper was submitted.
    • Example: If rejected late at Journal A, then submitted and rejected at Journal B, ARP cannot be used with reports from Journal A.
    • If the paper receives an R&R at Journal B, ARP can be used with reports from Journal B.
  • A submission fee of €200 applies.
  • Since no external referees are involved, decisions are expected within 2-4 weeks.

During the submission process:

Add a comment to your submission “R&R at Other Journal” while sending the paper to mfj@uwasa.fi

What to include:

  • All referee and editorial reports and decision letters from every round at the previous journal.
  • The manuscript itself (can be updated since the last decision — for example, to include improvements you agree with).
  • A cover letter that clearly states:
    • Which reviewer suggestions you plan to address.
    • Which suggestions you do not plan to address — with a brief explanation why.
      (Case 1: like the appeal letter you wish you could write. Case 2: like the response you wish you could send to the reviewers.)

Submission fee:

  • 200 euros (higher to compensate the editorial demands)

 What happens next:

The assigned Editor will review the materials — they will likely consult other Editorial Board members but will not send to new reviewers.

The Editor will then make one of three decisions:

  • Accept as is
  • Reject
  • Revise and Resubmit