EDITORIALPROCESS

All submitted manuscripts to this journal undergo a rigorous editorial process to ensure the quality and integrity of scholarly publication. The process includes the following stages:

1. Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts through the online submission system. The manuscript must follow the journal’s author guidelines and template.

2. Initial Screening

The Editor-in-Chief or Editorial Team conducts an initial evaluation to ensure that the manuscript:

  • Fits the journal’s scope and focus
  • Meets basic academic standards
  • Is free from plagiarism (checked using plagiarism detection tools)

Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria will be rejected without further review.

3. Peer Review Process

This journal applies a double-blind peer review process, where both reviewers and authors remain anonymous.

  • Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers
  • Reviewers evaluate originality, methodology, significance, and clarity
  • Recommendations may include:
    • Accept
    • Minor Revision
    • Major Revision
    • Reject

4. Editorial Decision

Based on reviewers’ comments, the Editor makes a decision:

  • Accepted without revision
  • Accepted with revisions
  • Resubmission required
  • Rejected

Authors will receive detailed feedback from reviewers.

5. Revision Stage

Authors are required to revise their manuscripts according to reviewers’ comments within the specified time.

6. Final Decision

The Editor evaluates the revised manuscript and makes the final decision for publication.

7. Copyediting

Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting to improve clarity, grammar, and formatting consistency.

8. Layout and Proofreading

The manuscript is formatted into the journal layout. Authors will review the final proof before publication.

9. Publication

The final version of the article is published online and assigned a DOI (if available), making it permanently accessible.

Additional Notes

  • The editorial process typically takes 4–8 weeks, depending on reviewer response time.
  • The journal upholds transparency, fairness, and academic integrity in all stages of publication.
  • Authors can track the progress of their submission through the OJS system.