Publication Process
1. Manuscript Submission
Authors begin the process by submitting their research manuscript to the journal through the online submission system or by email. At this stage, the manuscript is received by the editorial office, and essential submission details such as author information, title, and research area are recorded.
2. Screening for Unique Content
After submission, every manuscript undergoes an initial originality screening. A plagiarism detection tool is used to ensure that the work is original and has not been published elsewhere.
- Rejected: If the manuscript contains significant plagiarism or fails the originality test.
- Accepted for Review: If the manuscript passes the uniqueness screening and qualifies for the next step.
3. Editorial Office Assessment
The editorial team reviews the manuscript to determine its relevance to the journal’s aims and scope. The editors also evaluate the quality of writing, structure, and scientific merit before forwarding it for peer review.
4. Reviewer Assignment
If the manuscript passes the editorial assessment, it is assigned to one or more expert reviewers. These specialists examine the research in detail, assessing its validity, methodology, novelty, and contribution to the field.
5. Reviewer’s Comments
Reviewers provide constructive feedback, suggestions for improvements, and recommendations. This may include requests for clarification, additional experiments, corrections to grammar or formatting, or indications of major issues that may affect publication.
6. Decision Letter
Based on the reviewers’ evaluations, the editorial office issues a decision letter to the author. The manuscript may receive one of the following outcomes:
- Rejected: The manuscript does not meet the required scientific or ethical standards for publication.
- Accepted: The manuscript is approved for publication, usually after minor editorial corrections.
- Revised: The manuscript requires improvements. Authors must revise and resubmit according to reviewer comments.
7. If Accepted (Post-Acceptance Workflow)
a. Registration
Once accepted, authors may need to complete necessary documentation, including consent forms, copyright agreements, or publication processing requirements.
b. Proofreading
The manuscript undergoes final proofreading to ensure accuracy in formatting, grammar, figures, tables, and citations. Authors may be asked to review and approve the final proof.
c. Publish Manuscript
After final approval, the manuscript is formatted into the journal's standard layout and published in the designated issue, making it available to the global research community.
d. Send Certificates
Upon publication, official certificates—such as acceptance or publication certificates—are issued to the authors for academic or professional use.