Second Look - Rapid Response Program 

The Second Look program provides you with a rapid response to manuscripts previously reviewed at other reputable journals within the scope for each of the new journals in the Blood Journals Portfolio. To participate in the program, submit the updated manuscript and the original reviews and within three (3) business days of submission you will be notified if your manuscript:

• Has been accepted and no additional review is required
• Requires further peer review*
• Is not appropriate for the journal

*If your submission requires additional peer review, journal staff will confirm that you are willing to proceed with the submission.

Preparing your manuscript for Second Look

To participate, you must follow these steps:

1. Revise your manuscript according to the comments from the previous reviewer.
2. Ensure all revisions are highlighted in the article file.
3. Upload a document including the reviewer’s comments and your point-by-point responses as a supplemental file or upload a clean copy of the manuscript as a supplemental file.
4. Submit the revised version to the appropriate journal. Don’t forget to click the checkbox during submission indicating your submission is to be considered under the Second Look - Rapid Response Program.
   
   

When you submit your manuscript for a Second Look, the editors will quickly evaluate your submission in the context of the reviews.  Should your manuscript require peer review, specific instructions will be provided to reviewers indicating the accompanying previous reviews and that new critiques should be limited to only significant issues.