Firstly, it is important to understand that the manuscript was not rejected. There are several reasons why your manuscript may be unsubmitted (returned to author), but all are related to our Instructions to Authors. When our team realizes that the manuscript is not in accordance with the instructions, the manuscript will be returned to the author in the ScholarOne system with a list of adjustments that must be made in the paper for the evaluation to begin/continue. After making the adjustments, DO NOT start a new submission, but click on “Continue” in the “Unsubmitted and Manuscripts in draft” menu.

Note: Check your spam box if you can not find the email with the list of adjustments, or contact us immediately.