2. Check for Adherence to Author Guidelines
-The editorial team reviews the manuscript to ensure it follows the journal’s author guidelines.
-If No, a "Revise and Resubmit" letter is sent to the author.
-If Yes, proceed to the next step.
3. Assess Suitability for Review
-The editorial team evaluates if the manuscript is suitable for peer review.
-If No, the manuscript is rejected with a rejection letter and editorial comments.
-If Yes, reviewers are assigned.
4. Assign Reviewers
-The manuscript is assigned to peer reviewers for evaluation.
5. Editorial Decision Based on Reviewer Reports
-Once the peer review is completed, an editorial decision is made based on the reviewers’ reports.
-If the manuscript is Non-publishable, it is rejected.
-If it Needs Revisions, a revision request letter is sent to the author along with the reviewers’ and editors' comments.
6. Revisions by Author
-The author submits revisions based on the feedback.
7. Second Round of Review (if needed)
-The revised manuscript is assigned to reviewers again for further evaluation.
8. Final Editorial Decision Based on Reviewer Reports
-A final editorial decision is reached.
-If the manuscript is Non-publishable, it is rejected.
-If Publishable, proceed to the next step.
9. Accept Manuscript
-The manuscript is accepted, and an acceptance letter is sent to the author.
10.Copy Editing and Production
-The accepted manuscript undergoes copy editing and production.
11.Proof File Sent to Authors
-The proof of the manuscript is sent to the author for final approval.
12.Paper Published
-After the proof is approved, the manuscript is published.