Process Insights: Peer Review and Production Workflow

1. 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 (3-5 Days)

• The Editor-in-Chief or editorial team conducts an initial evaluation within 3-5 days 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 Weeks)

• Qualified peer reviewers evaluate the manuscript in 3-4 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 Week)

• After receiving reviewers' feedback, the editorial team makes a final decision within 1 week.

Possible Editorial Decisions:

• Accept: Manuscript proceeds to production.
• Reject: Manuscript is declined.
• Revise and Resubmit: Authors revise and resubmit for re-evaluation.

5. Copy Editing (2 - 3 Weeks)

• ✍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.

6. Proofreading (3 Days)

• The edited manuscript is sent to the author for proofreading and final approval.

7. Plagiarism Check (1 Day)

• A plagiarism check is conducted to ensure originality using plagiarism detection software.

8. Assigned DOI Crossref

• A DOI is assigned and registered with Crossref for citation and referencing.

9. Publication

• After completing all checks, the manuscript is published on the journal's platform.
  Authors are notified of the publication.