Publication Cycle

Publication Cycle – Journal Workflow: 

Here is a clear, professional journal publication cycle you can use on your website:

1. Manuscript Submission

Author submits the manuscript through the online submission system.

2. Initial Screening / Pre-QC

Editorial staff check the manuscript for scope, formatting, plagiarism, completeness, and basic publication requirements.

3. Editorial Assessment

The Editor evaluates the manuscript for suitability, originality, and relevance to the journal.

4. Peer Review

The manuscript is sent to qualified reviewers for a detailed scientific and technical assessment.

5. Revision

Authors address reviewer comments and submit a revised manuscript, if required.

6. Final Editorial Decision

The Editor makes the final decision: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.

7. Article Processing / Publication Charges

For accepted manuscripts, applicable publication or article processing charges are completed according to the journal's policy.

8. Copyediting & Typesetting

The accepted manuscript undergoes language editing, formatting, reference checking, and journal-style typesetting.

9. Author Proof Review

The formatted proof is sent to the author for final review and correction.

10. Final Corrections & Approval

Author corrections are incorporated and the final version is approved for publication.

11. Online Publication

The final article is published online with its DOI and complete bibliographic information.

12. Indexing & Archiving

Published articles are submitted to applicable indexing, abstracting, DOI, and digital archiving services.

Publication Cycle at a Glance

Submission → Initial Screening → Editorial Assessment → Peer Review → Revision → Acceptance → APC Processing → Copyediting → Typesetting → Author Proof → Final Approval → Online Publication → Indexing & Archiving.