Reviewer selection is critical to the review process, and we work hard to ensure that the different technical and conceptual aspects of the work are covered. This referees opinion must be satisfied for the manuscript to be published, but as this referee may not know about the field concerned, an endorsement in isolation from the other referee(s) would not constitute grounds for publication. independence from the authors and their institutions, ability to evaluate the technical aspects of the paper fully and fairly, currently or recently assessing related submissions. Editors can track the transfer offer under 'Submissions with Decision' section of the main menu or via Search Submissions. I would recommend the rejection of a manuscript based on the following: 1. The revised paper will be returned to the author if the author does not provide a cover letter, separate document, or tracked changes manuscript detailing exactly how the author has conscientiously considered and answered the suggestions from reviewers and editor(s). Resubmission pending. In my opinion, a simple Gaussian function would have sufficed. The authors will be sent the comments of the reviewers and Editor and asked to revise accordingly. So, it probably means that the associate editor (AE), who handles the manuscript through the review and publication process, had a look at your manuscript and made a decision on it, most probably for rejection. Until then, you may find it worthwhile to go through the following resources about journal statuses: Answered by Irfan Syed The decision is sent to the author. Register for comprehensive research tips and expert advice on English writing, journal publishing, good publication practices, trends in publishing, and a lot more. [CDATA[// >