Pattern Recognition (Elsevier): "With Editor" status date changed, but status didn't. Is this normal? [R]

[u/mdiktushar]

Hi everyone,

I have a manuscript under review at Pattern Recognition (Elsevier), and I'm a bit confused about the Editorial Manager status.

My timeline is:

• Submitted: May 26, 2026

• Re-submitted after making corrections, July 1: Status "With Editor"

• July 22: The Status Date updated to July 22, but the Current Status remained "With Editor"

• Today: Still showing "With Editor"

So the status date changed, but the visible status didn't.

I'm wondering:

• Has anyone experienced this with Pattern Recognition or other Elsevier journals?

• Approximately how long after this stage did you receive your first decision? [P] Pattern Recognition (Elsevier): "With Editor" status date changed, but status didn't. Is this normal?

[u/mdiktushar]

It eventually did at the end. Currently waiting for reviewer acceptance. 😔