Publication Process

Step-by-Step Workflow: From Submission to Publication

1. Article Submission

   • Author submits manuscript via the journal’s online system.

2. Initial Editorial Screening

   • The editorial team screens the submission for:

     • Scope alignment

     • Format and structure

     • Ethical declarations (e.g., conflicts of interest, funding)

3. Plagiarism Check

   • Manuscript is screened using plagiarism detection software.

   • If plagiarism is detected ➝ manuscript is rejected or sent back for revision.

4. Editorial Assessment

   • The editor evaluates scientific merit and completeness.

   • If not suitable ➝ returned to the author (desk rejection or request for formatting)

5. Assignment to Reviewers

   • Manuscript is sent to at least two qualified reviewers under a double-blind peer review process.

6. Peer Review Process

   • Reviewers assess the manuscript for:

     • Novelty and originality

     • Methodological soundness

     • Clarity and relevance

     • Ethical compliance

   • Reviewers submit comments and recommendations (accept, minor revision, major revision, reject)

7. Editorial Decision (Round 1)

   • Editor evaluates reviewer feedback.

   • Decision: Accept, Revise, or Reject

8. Revision by Authors (if required)

   • Authors revise manuscript as per reviewer/editor comments.

   • Revised manuscript is re-submitted.

9. Re-review (if needed)

   • Revised manuscript may be sent back to reviewers or evaluated by the editor.

10. Final Decision

    • Based on final version and reviews, the Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision.

11. Copyediting and Proofing

    • Accepted manuscript undergoes language editing, formatting, and typesetting.

    • Authors review and approve final proofs.

12. Publication

    • The article is published online (and in print, if applicable).

    • DOI is assigned, and indexing is initiated.