Journal Metrics
Editorial Process After Submission
Once you submit your manuscript to the journal, it undergoes a structured editorial process to ensure quality and integrity before publication.
Stage 1: Initial Check (1 Week)
After submission, the editorial office conducts an initial assessment to ensure your manuscript meets the journal’s scope and quality standards. This includes checks on authorship, competing interests, ethics approval, and plagiarism. If your manuscript passes this stage, it is assigned to an editor.
Stage 2: Editor Evaluation and Peer Review (6–8 Weeks)
The Editor manuscript. If deemed suitable, the editor selects peer reviewers based on expertise, experience, and potential conflicts of interest. Reviewers assess the technical soundness, methodology, analysis, and interpretation of your work to ensure scientific validity.
Stage 3: Decision and Revisions (4–5 Weeks)
Based on reviewer feedback, the editor makes one of the following decisions:
- Minor or major revisions: You will be asked to revise your manuscript accordingly.
- Rejection: If the manuscript is not suitable, an article transfer may be considered.
For revised submissions, the editor may send the manuscript for a second round of review if needed.
Stage 4: Final Decision and Publication (2 Weeks)
Once all revisions are reviewed, the editor makes a final decision. Upon acceptance, the manuscript undergoes copyediting, typesetting, and proofing before publication.
Total Timeline: 3 Months
From submission to publication, the entire process typically takes an average of three months, depending on reviewer availability, the extent of revisions, and the editorial workflow.
