Peer Review Process
Process Insights: Peer Review and Production Workflow
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Submission
- The author submits the manuscript to the journal through the submission system (OJS platform).
- The manuscript enters the initial assessment phase conducted by the author.
2
Editorial Check 1 - 3 Day
- The Editor-in-Chief or editorial team conducts an initial evaluation within 1-3 day to assess:
- Relevance of the manuscript to the journal’s scope.
- Compliance with the journal's policies and formatting requirements.
- Preliminary evaluation of the manuscript’s quality.
Outcome:
- If unsuitable, manuscript may be rejected at this stage.
- If it meets criteria, it proceeds to the peer review phase.
3
Peer Review 4 - 6 Weeks
- Qualified peer reviewers evaluate the manuscript in 4-6 weeks, considering:
- Originality and contribution to the field.
- Scientific validity and methodology.
- Technical accuracy.
- Suitability of references.
- Clarity and conciseness.
- Ethical compliance and overall quality.
Possible Outcomes:
- Reject: Manuscript is declined.
- Accept: Manuscript accepted without revisions.
- Revision Required: Authors revise and resubmit for further review.
4
Editorial Decision 1 - 2 Week
- After receiving reviewers' feedback, the editorial team makes a final decision within 1-2 week.
Possible Editorial Decisions:
- Accept: Manuscript proceeds to production.
- Reject: Manuscript is declined.
- Revise and Resubmit: Authors revise and resubmit for re-evaluation.
5
Invoicing
- Upon acceptance, authors receive an Invoice for the Article Processing Charges (APC).
6
Copy Editing 3 - 4 Week
- The manuscript undergoes typesetting and formatting to ensure:
- Consistency with the journal’s style.
- Correction of grammatical, typographical, and formatting errors.
- Proper citation and referencing style.
7
Proofreading 5 - 7 Days
- The edited manuscript is sent to the author for proofreading and final approval.
8
Plagiarism Check 1 - 3 Day
- A plagiarism check is conducted to ensure originality using plagiarism detection software.
9
Assigned DOI Crossref
- A DOI is assigned and registered with Crossref for citation and referencing.
10
Publication
- After completing all checks, the manuscript is published on the journal's platform.
- Authors are notified of the publication.