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Academic WritingOct 28, 2026

Peer Review Process: Decode Decisions and Respond to Reviewers

A journal decision is an editorial judgment under uncertainty, not a verdict on your competence. This guide explains what major revision, minor revision and reject really mean, how editors weigh conflicting reviews, and how the SIGNAL method turns harsh comments into a clear response letter.