1. Preparation and File Formatting
Prepare your manuscript according to the journal’s guidelines.
At this stage, make sure your work follows the journal’s formatting rules and ethical standards. Structure your title, abstract, keywords, and references in the required format. Number your tables and figures correctly, and provide any supplementary files in the accepted formats.
2. Online Submission
Upload your manuscript to the journal’s online system.
Start by creating an account in the submission system and carefully enter your manuscript details (title, author information, abstract, keywords). Upload the required documents, such as copyright transfer, conflict of interest statement, and ethical approval forms, to complete the submission.
3. Initial Check and Peer Review
Wait for your manuscript to go through editorial and peer review.
Editors first check whether your submission fits the scope of the journal and meets basic academic standards. Manuscripts that pass this stage are sent to expert reviewers. Reviewers evaluate the originality, methodological soundness, and contribution of your research, providing you with detailed feedback for improvement.
4. Decision and Publication
Revise your manuscript if requested, or proceed to publication.
Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editor will either request revisions, accept, or reject your paper. If revisions are required, address the feedback carefully. Once accepted, your manuscript moves to copyediting and production. After final checks, your article will be published and made accessible to the academic community.