Submission, Review, & Decision

This section guides authors through the entire submission process, from creating an account to manuscript submission. It also explains our peer-review process, the different stages of review, and what to expect during the decision-making process.

Submission Process

To submit your manuscript, follow these steps:

1. Create an account on our submission portal
2. Select the appropriate journal for your submission
3. Complete all required metadata fields (author information, affiliations, etc.)
4. Upload your manuscript files following our formatting guidelines
5. Submit a cover letter explaining the significance of your work
6. Suggest potential reviewers (optional but encouraged)
7. Review and confirm your submission

Peer Review Process

Our journals employ a rigorous double-blind peer review process:

• Initial screening: Editorial check for completeness and scope
• Editor assignment: Handling editor assigned based on expertise
• Reviewer selection: 2-3 experts invited to review
• Review period: Typically 2-4 weeks for reviewers to complete assessments
• Decision: Editor makes decision based on reviewer recommendations

Possible Decisions

• Accept: Manuscript accepted without changes (rare)
• Minor revisions: Accept after addressing specific minor concerns
• Major revisions: Consider after substantial revisions and possible re-review
• Reject and resubmit: Substantial changes needed, will be treated as new submission
• Reject: Not suitable for publication in the journal

Timeline

Typical timeline from submission to first decision:

• Initial screening: 1-3 business days
• Peer review: 2-4 weeks
• Editor decision: Within 1 week of receiving reviews
• Revision period: 2-4 weeks for minor revisions, 4-8 weeks for major revisions