Instructions for Submission of Revised Manuscripts

When you prepare a revised version of your manuscript, it is essential that you carefully follow the instructions given in the editor’s letter. Use the standard uploading format (as described for original submissions), but include both a clean copy of your manuscript and an annotated copy describing the changes you have made. Failure to do so will cause a delay in the review of your revision. If references, tables, or figures are moved, added, or deleted during the revision process, renumber them to reflect such changes so that all tables, references and figures are cited in numeric order.

The annotated copy should have highlights on the changes (either by using Track Changes function in Word or by highlighting or underlining text) with notes in the text referring to the editor or reviewer query (eg, highlighted text [R2.2] would be the second comment from reviewer 2, and highlighted text [E1.4] would be the fourth comment from the editor). Be sure when you upload your annotated version that the changes are clearly visible on the PDF file prior to resubmission.

Track Changes Help Help in using Track Changes within Word is available here: PowerPoint (opens in new browser window) PDF (opens in new browser window)

You should create a point-by-point response letter specifying how each of the editor and reviewer comments have been addressed.

Revisions received more than 3 months after being requested may be sent for another review cycle, at the editor’s discretion. If a revision is not received within 6 months, your file may be closed and considered withdrawn from consideration.

Images need only be uploaded if changes have been made in the figures since the previous version.

Creating a Revision
If you wish to submit a revision of your manuscript, click on the Create a Revision link in the Manuscripts with Decisions list. This will create a new manuscript record with the same manuscript ID but with .R1 or .R2 appended at the end.

If a revision is started, the Create a Revision link will no longer appear in the Manuscripts with Decisions list, and the list will display the fact that a revision exists and the revision's manuscript ID. The option will reappear if you delete the revision before it is actually submitted. The draft of the revised manuscript is located in the Revised Manuscripts in Draft list.

Once you click the Create a Revision link, you will receive a confirmation asking you if you are sure you want to create a new revised manuscript. If you click Cancel, the action will be aborted. If you click OK, you will be taken to the first step in the revision submission process, the View & Respond to Comments step.

Forms
Each author should have submitted with the original submission an Author Contribution Form in which authors identify the manuscript contributions for which they are responsible. Contact the Radiology Editorial office (617-236-7376) with any questions.

The Transfer of Copyright and Certifications Agreement should have been signed by all authors with initial submission of all proffered works. In the case of officers or employees of the U.S. government, the Society recognizes that works prepared as part of their official government duties are in the public domain; but they must still sign the Copyright and Certifications Agreement. Contact the Radiology Editorial office (617-236-7376) with any questions.

Checklist for Revised Manuscript
In addition to following the Checklist of Requirements for Submission, revised manuscripts should have the following: