When managing submissions, you have available several functions that can be performed in bulk to minimize time and effort.
From the Submissions tab, you can select some or all submissions to work with. Once selected, the Bulk Action button will be enabled. Find the following available functions:
You can send a message to submitters/authors of selected or all submissions to communicate any updates, next steps, etc. Find the steps to follow here
Accept some or all submissions at once. Optional: you can check or uncheck to email the authors of the selected submissions about the acceptance.
Reject some or all submissions at once. Optional: you can check or uncheck to email the authors of the selected submissions about the rejection.
You can modify/add or create new tags to assign to all selected submissions. Find the steps to follow here
Modify or assign a review phase to some or all submissions, you can assign more than one phase at a time.
You can assign a single or multiple reviewers/ reviewers group for all selected submissions at once. Find the steps for Bulk Assignment here
You can remove a single or multiple reviewers/ reviewers group for all selected submissions at once. Find the steps on how to Remove Assigned Reviewers in Bulk here
Move from one Call to another, some or all eligible submissions. You will be required to Select Target Call that will be able to host the submissions
You'll receive a confirmation if all selected submissions can be transfer. Also note, transferring a submission will delete the following criteria (if exists): reviews, review assignments and links to sessions/sub-sessions
Find the steps on how to accept a transferred submission here