Article Processing Procedure

Article Processing Procedure

The article processing procedure generally involves the following steps:

1. Manuscript Submission
   Authors submit their manuscript through the journal submission system or by email along with the required documents.
2. Initial Editorial Screening
   The editorial office checks the manuscript for:
   • Journal scope suitability
   • Formatting and language quality
   • Plagiarism and ethical compliance
   • Completeness of files and author information
3. Peer Review Process
   The manuscript is forwarded to expert reviewers for evaluation based on:
   • Scientific quality
   • Originality
   • Methodology
   • Relevance and clarity
4. Reviewer Comments & Revision
   Authors receive reviewer comments and may be requested to revise the manuscript accordingly.
5. Editorial Decision
   After review and revision, the Editor makes the final decision:
   • Accepted
   • Minor Revision
   • Major Revision
   • Rejected
6. Acceptance Notification
   Accepted manuscripts receive an official acceptance letter from the journal.
7. Article Processing Charge (APC)
   Authors are requested to complete the APC payment process after acceptance (or as per journal policy).
8. Proof Preparation
   The production team prepares the galley proof for author approval to check formatting, author details, and minor corrections.
9. Final Publication
   After proof approval, the article is published online with:
   • DOI assignment
   • Open access availability
   • Indexing updates (where applicable)
10. Post-Publication Support

The complete review and publication timeline may vary depending on reviewer availability and revision time, but our aim for a rapid and efficient publication process.