Publication Process
Peer Review Process
Link to the publication process workflow and flowchart Here
Timeline from article submission to issuance of acceptance is typically 2-3 months.
- Manuscript Submission:
- Authors submit their manuscripts online through the journal’s submission system.
- All identifying information about the authors is removed from the manuscript to ensure anonymity during the review process.
- Editorial Office Processing:
- The editorial office receives the submitted manuscript and performs an initial check for adherence to submission guidelines.
- The manuscript is assigned a unique identifier to maintain anonymity during the review process.
- Assignment to Reviewers:
- The Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor assigns the manuscript to appropriate reviewers based on their expertise and availability.
- Reviewers can be both editorial members and/or external experts.
- Reviewers are selected carefully to ensure impartial evaluation of the manuscript’s quality and scientific merit.
- Peer Review:
- Reviewers assess the manuscript’s quality, originality, methodology, significance, and adherence to ethical standards.
- Reviewers provide constructive feedback and recommend acceptance, revision, or rejection based on their evaluation.
- Editorial Decision:
- The Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor evaluates the reviewers & comments and recommendations.
- Based on reviewer feedback, the editor makes a decision on whether to accept, reject, or request revisions to the manuscript.
- Author Notification:
- Authors are notified of the editorial decision, along with reviewers comments and recommendations which are anonymized.
- If revisions are requested, authors are provided with clear instructions on how to address reviewers concerns.
- Revisions and Resubmission:
- Authors revise the manuscript according to reviewers & comments and submit the revised version along with a detailed response to reviewer’s comments.
- Final Decision:
- The editor evaluates the revised manuscript and decides whether it meets the journal’s standards for publication.
- The ultimate decision for publication is taken by the Chief and Associate Editors
- If the manuscript is accepted, it moves to the production stage for formatting and publication.
- Publication:
- The accepted manuscript undergoes copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Reviews are not published along with the accepted version of the manuscript.
- The final version of the manuscript is published in the journal’s upcoming issue, both in print and online format.