Final Decisions
Make accept, reject, or revision decisions on papers
When to Make Decisions
Once all required reviews are complete (or if no reviews are required), you can make a final decision on the paper. The decision determines whether the paper is accepted, rejected, or requires revisions.
Accessing the Decision Interface
1. Go to Theme Leader Dashboard
Access the conference and select your theme leader role.
2. Open "Ready for Decision" Tab
Find papers that have completed their required reviews.
3. View Reviews Summary
Click on a paper to see all reviews and make your decision.
Reviews Summary
Review Overview
1
Accept
2
Minor Revisions
0
Reject
Average Rating
Decision Options
Accept
Paper is approved for publication. The review process is complete.
Use when: Reviews are positive and no changes are needed.
Reject
Paper is not accepted. The review process is complete.
Use when: Paper has fundamental issues or doesn't fit the conference.
Minor Revisions
Author must make small changes and resubmit.
Use when: Paper is good but needs formatting or minor corrections.
Major Revisions
Author must make significant changes and resubmit for re-review.
Use when: Paper has potential but needs substantial improvements.
Decision Notes
You can add notes to explain your decision. These are shared with the author.
After the Decision
If Accepted or Rejected
- Author is notified by email
- Status updates in the system
- Review process is complete
If Revisions Requested
- Author is notified by email
- Paper upload is re-enabled
- New review cycle begins when revised
Revision Cycle
When you request revisions, the paper goes through another review cycle:
Revision Requested
Author Uploads
Re-Review
New Decision