Workflow Overview
Important: Similarity reports support editorial assessment, but the similarity percentage alone does not determine acceptance or rejection.
Typical Timeline
Once a manuscript is received, the editorial office and/or editor performs an initial assessment for scope and compliance with journal instructions.
- Initial editorial screening: typically about 1 week.
- Reviewer invitation and confirmation: reviewers are contacted before review begins.
- Peer review period: reviewers are normally requested to return comments within 2 to 3 weeks for most papers.
- Reminder if delayed: if reviews are late, a reminder may be sent and an additional short period may be allowed.
- Author revision: reviewer comments are sent to the author; revised manuscripts are typically requested within 2 weeks depending on the revision type.
- Final assessment and decision: the editor evaluates revisions and makes the final decision on acceptance or rejection.
- Notification: authors are notified of the editorial decision through the journal system.
- Publication: accepted papers proceed to production and are scheduled for publication in an upcoming issue.
Average Editorial and Publication Times
220 days Average submission to publication
188 days Average submission to final acceptance
32 days Average acceptance to publication
Processing times may vary depending on the manuscript, reviewer availability, the extent of revisions required, and the publication schedule.
Final decision: The editor is responsible for the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of articles. The editorial decision is final.
