Publication Process

4.1 Submission Process

  1. Initial Submission: Authors submit manuscripts through online submission system
  2. Editorial Check: Editorial team conducts initial review for scope and format
  3. Peer Review: Manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review
  4. Editorial Decision: Based on reviewer recommendations
  5. Revision: Authors address reviewer comments if required
  6. Final Decision: Accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject
  7. Production: Accepted manuscripts enter production process
  8. Publication: Articles published online with DOI assignment

4.2 Timeline

  • Initial editorial review: 1-2 weeks
  • Peer review: 3-4 weeks
  • Author revision: 4-6 weeks
  • Final decision: 1-2 weeks
  • Production and publication: 2-3 weeks

4.3 Decision Categories

  • Accept: Manuscript accepted with minor editorial changes
  • Minor Revision: Requires small changes before acceptance
  • Major Revision: Requires substantial revision and re-review
  • Reject: Manuscript not suitable for publication