# The due date

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The due date is indicated in the upper part of the article page. The due date indicates:

- who must take action to move the article forward?
- when is the action due?

According to the article status, it is used:

- as a deadline for the editor to take a decision on the article
- as a deadline for the author to revise, when a revision has been requested

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##### How does Nestor uses the due date?

Nestor uses the due date for two important features:

- highlighting delayed articles in [dashboards](https://doc.nestor-edp.org/books/editor-guide/page/dashboards-status-and-counters) (with red counters)
- sending [automatic reminders](https://doc.nestor-edp.org/books/editorial-office-guide/page/configuration-of-automatic-reminders)

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##### How is the due date computed?  


The due date is computed automatically when the article changes status, using:

today's date + a number of days

The number of days depends on the article type and its [workflow configuration](https://doc.nestor-edp.org/books/editorial-office-guide/page/configuration-of-article-types). Some article types need faster processing times, so their due dates will be set earlier.

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##### Can the due date be corrected?

Yes, the due date can be corrected!

- Automatically: the due date is corrected each time the article changes status

- Manually: the due date can be corrected just by clicking on it (if your profile allows it) 
    - Correcting the due date will prompt you to send an e-mail to the concerned person
    - Typically, this happens when an author is granted a deadline extension to revise the paper.

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