Editorial Process
Article Handling Timeline
This section provides an overview of the editorial process followed by the journal, from the moment a manuscript is received until it is published. The entire process typically takes about 14 - 15 weeks, ensuring a rigorous, fair, and efficient review and publication workflow.
| Stage | Process Description | Responsible Party | Duration (Week) | Cumulative Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Submission Received | Author submits manuscript via the online submission system. | Author / Editorial Assistant | Week 1 | Week 1 |
| 2. Initial Screening | Editor-in-Chief reviews manuscript scope, format, and conducts plagiarism check (Turnitin/iThenticate). | Editor-in-Chief | Week 1–2 | Week 2 |
| 3. Assignment to Section Editor | Manuscript assigned to appropriate Section Editor based on expertise. | Editor-in-Chief | Week 2 | Week 2 |
| 4. Reviewer Invitation | Section Editor invites qualified reviewers based on manuscript topic. | Section Editor | Week 2–3 | Week 3 |
| 5. Peer Review Process | Reviewers evaluate quality, originality, and contribution of the manuscript. | Reviewers | Week 3–7 | Week 7 |
| 6. Review Results Evaluation | Section Editor reviews feedback and provides a decision recommendation. | Section Editor | Week 7–8 | Week 8 |
| 7. Revision by Author | Author revises manuscript according to reviewer comments. | Author | Week 8–10 | Week 10 |
| 8. Revised Manuscript Evaluation | Section Editor and/or reviewers evaluate the revised manuscript. | Section Editor / Reviewers | Week 10–11 | Week 11 |
| 9. Final Decision | Editor-in-Chief makes final acceptance decision. | Editor-in-Chief | Week 11–12 | Week 12 |
| 10. Copyediting and Proofreading | Manuscript edited for grammar, clarity, and formatting consistency. | Copyeditor / Editorial Assistant | Week 12–13 | Week 13 |
| 11. Layout and Galley Proof | Final layout prepared; author reviews galley proof for corrections. | Layout Editor / Author | Week 13–14 | Week 14 |
| 12. Online Publication | Final version published online and assigned DOI. | Editorial Team | Week 14 | Week 14 |
The journal strives to maintain an efficient editorial process while ensuring high academic quality and integrity. Actual processing time may vary depending on reviewer availability, revision cycles, and the complexity of the manuscript.