Peer Review Workflow
Transparent, rigorous, and double-blind peer review
Review Process Overview
Submission
Author submits manuscript via the online portal.
2–3 DaysInitial Screening
Editorial team reviews for scope, format, and plagiarism.
2–3 DaysReviewer Assignment
Minimum 2 expert reviewers assigned (identities hidden from authors).
1–3 DaysBlind Review
Reviewers evaluate rigor, novelty, and quality; provide structured feedback.
2–4 WeeksEditorial Decision
Editor reviews feedback and issues: Accept / Revise / Reject.
3–5 DaysRevision
Authors address reviewer comments; revised manuscript re-reviewed if needed.
VariesAcceptance
Final acceptance communicated; publication fee invoice issued.
1–2 DaysProduction & DOI
Typesetting, copyediting, DOI assignment, and online publication.
1–2 WeeksReview Criteria
Originality
Novel contribution to the field; not published elsewhere.
Methodology
Sound research design; appropriate statistical methods.
Clarity
Well-written, well-structured, and clearly argued.
References
Adequate, up-to-date, and correctly formatted citations.
Ethical Compliance
Follows research ethics; discloses conflicts of interest.
Relevance
Within the scope and readership of the journal.
Track Your Submission
Submitted
Manuscript received and awaiting initial screening.
Under Review
Currently being evaluated by peer reviewers.
Revision Required
Reviewers have requested changes. Check your email.
Accepted
Congratulations! Your manuscript is accepted.
Rejected
Manuscript did not meet publication criteria.
Published
Article is live and assigned a DOI.