OSJ/docs/manual/en/editorial-workflow/submission.md

Submission Stage

1. Introduction
2. Editorial Actions

During the Submission stage, the editor checks the submission files to decide whether it should begin the peer review process.

The editor can assign a sub-editor to assist by using the Participants panel or open up a discussion with the author to answer any questions or concerns in the Pre-Review Discussions panel.

Editorial Actions

Send to Review

Send the submission on to the Review stage, where it will be reviewed by peer reviewers.

Send to Copyediting

Send the submission forward to the Copyediting stage if you'd like to skip the peer review process completely.

Decline Submission

Remove the submission from consideration and archive it.