Review Timeline

Step 1: Manuscript Submission

Authors submit manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system. Submissions are automatically registered and assigned for editorial screening.

Typical duration: Immediate system registration

Step 2: Initial Editorial Screening

The editorial office evaluates the submission for scope, formatting, completeness, originality, and policy compliance before peer review assignment.

Typical duration: 2–4 days

Step 3: First Editorial Decision

After preliminary assessment, manuscripts proceed to editorial decision for peer review, revision request, or decline, where necessary.

Average time to first editorial decision: 4–9 days

Step 4: Peer Review Process

Eligible manuscripts undergo peer review by qualified reviewers. Reviewer recommendations support editorial decisions regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection.

Typical duration: Variable depending on manuscript complexity

Step 5: Author Revision

Where revisions are requested, authors submit revised manuscripts addressing reviewer comments and editorial recommendations.

Typical duration: Depends on revision scope

Step 6: Final Editorial Decision

Following review completion and revision assessment, the editorial office issues final acceptance or decline decisions.

Average time to acceptance: 5–10 days

Step 7: Copyediting and Publication Preparation

Accepted manuscripts proceed to final formatting, metadata preparation, DOI registration, and issue scheduling.

Typical duration: 7–10 days

Step 8: Online Publication

Accepted articles are published online according to issue scheduling or publish-as-accepted workflow, ensuring timely scholarly dissemination.

Editorial Note

Review duration may vary depending on manuscript subject area, reviewer availability, revision rounds, and editorial scheduling requirements.