Publication Timeline
Overview
The journal follows a structured editorial workflow designed to ensure timely, rigorous, and transparent manuscript handling. Each submission passes through several stages including initial screening, peer review, editorial decision, revision, and final publication.
The timeline below represents the journal’s standard processing schedule. Actual duration may vary depending on manuscript quality, reviewer availability, and revision requirements.
Standard Manuscript Processing Timeline
1. Initial Submission Confirmation
Time: Within 24–72 hours after submission
After submission, authors receive an acknowledgment confirming that the manuscript has been successfully received by the editorial office.
Includes:
- Submission registration
- Technical file check
- Author information verification
2. Preliminary Editorial Screening
Time: 3–7 working days
The editorial office conducts an initial assessment to verify:
- Scope relevance
- Formatting compliance
- Originality requirements
- Ethical standards
- Basic academic quality
Possible outcomes:
- Sent for peer review
- Returned for technical correction
- Rejected before review if outside scope
3. Peer Review Process
Time: 2–4 weeks
Eligible manuscripts are assigned to independent expert reviewers under the journal’s peer review policy.
Review focuses on:
- Originality
- Methodological soundness
- Clarity of analysis
- Academic contribution
- Ethical compliance
Possible decisions:
- Accept
- Minor revision
- Major revision
- Reject
4. Author Revision Stage
Time: 1–3 weeks (depends on authors)
Authors revise the manuscript according to reviewer comments and resubmit the corrected version.
Authors should:
- Respond to each reviewer comment clearly
- Highlight changes made
- Submit revised files within deadline
5. Final Editorial Decision
Time: 3–7 working days after revision
The editorial board evaluates the revised manuscript and issues the final decision.
Possible outcomes:
- Accepted for publication
- Further revision required
- Rejected
6. Copyediting and Production
Time: 5–10 working days
Accepted manuscripts undergo:
- Language editing
- Layout formatting
- Metadata preparation
- DOI assignment (if applicable)
- Final author proof review
7. Online Publication
Time: Within scheduled issue release
The final article is published online immediately after production completion according to the journal’s issue schedule.
Estimated Total Processing Time
Average Total Duration:
4 to 8 weeks from submission to publication
This may vary depending on:
- Reviewer response speed
- Number of revision rounds
- Manuscript complexity
Fast-Track Consideration (Optional if journal offers)
Certain high-priority manuscripts may receive accelerated editorial handling where justified by academic importance.
Publication Frequency Connection
Accepted papers are published according to the journal’s regular publication schedule and issue calendar.
Author Recommendation
To avoid delays, authors are advised to:
- Follow author guidelines carefully
- Use journal template correctly
- Ensure plagiarism compliance
- Submit complete metadata
- Respond quickly during revision
Transparency Statement
The journal is committed to maintaining fair editorial timelines while preserving rigorous peer review quality and publication ethics. ????????