Peer Review Process

Based on the workflow diagram for the Peer Review Process, here is the step-by-step explanation in the following order:

  1. Submission: The process begins with the Author submitting the manuscript to the Managing Editor
  2. Initial Internal Routing: The Managing Editor passes the submission along to the Editor (± 1-2 weeks)
  3. Initial Feedback: The Editor sends communication or initial feedback back to the Author (± 1-2 weeks)
  4. Author Response: The Author responds to the editor's initial feedback or provides necessary adjustments back to the Editor (± 1-2 weeks)
  5. Review Assignment: The Editor sends the manuscript to a Reviewer for external evaluation (± 2-3 weeks)
  6. Reviewer Recommendation: The Reviewer evaluates the work and sends a decision (YES/NO) back to the Editor (± 3-4 weeks)
  7. Review Results: The Editor communicates the reviewer's findings and any required revisions back to the Author (± 1 week)
  8. Final Revision: The Author sends the revised manuscript or final response back to the Editor (± 14 days)
  9. Acceptance: Once the manuscript meets the necessary standards, the Editor moves it to the Acceptance stage (± 5 days)
  10. Production: Following acceptance, the manuscript proceeds to the Galley Proof stage for final preparation before publication (± 5 days)