Article Publication Process
Authors prepare their manuscript according to the special issue’s specific guidelines and submit it through the journal’s system or by email, usually by a specified deadline. The editorial team, including guest editors for the special issue, conducts an initial assessment to ensure the manuscript fits the theme and meets basic requirements. If the manuscript passes this stage, it undergoes peer review by experts who evaluate its quality, originality, and relevance to the special issue theme. Reviewers provide feedback for revisions or acceptance. The authors revise the manuscript based on this feedback. The guest editors, in coordination with the journal’s editorial board, make a final decision on acceptance, rejection, or further revisions. Accepted manuscripts are then proofread and formatted. Once ready, they are published as part of the special issue online. The special issue is promoted, and the articles are made accessible to readers.
Article Initial check
The initial assessment of a manuscript involves ensuring its alignment with the Special Issue topic, verifying compliance with high-quality research and ethical standards, and meeting the required standards of rigor. This process includes confirming that the topic is relevant and well-defined, the structure is logically organized from introduction to conclusion, and checking for plagiarism using the journal’s detection software.
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Double-Blind Peer Review Of Articles
Peer review of articles is a process where experts in the field evaluate the quality and validity of a manuscript before it is published. Reviewers assess the research methodology, accuracy, and contribution to the field. They provide feedback on the clarity, coherence, and significance of the findings. This process helps ensure that only reliable and credible work is published.
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Final Recommendation
In the final recommendation process, the guest editor evaluates the submitted manuscript after it has undergone peer review. The guest editor reviews the feedback from peer reviewers, assesses the quality of the manuscript, and determines its relevance to the journal’s scope. Based on this evaluation, the guest editor makes a final recommendation: to accept the manuscript, request revisions (minor or major), or reject it. The final decision is then communicated to the authors, along with any necessary revisions or the reasons for rejection.
Note: Articles submitted by the guest editor are evaluated by a member of the journal’s editorial board.
Guest Editor’s Role and Responsibilities
Guest editors are responsible for defining the scope of a special issue, inviting and managing manuscript submissions, overseeing the peer review process, and ensuring the quality of the published articles. They coordinate with the journal’s editorial staff to meet publication standards and deadlines, provide feedback to authors, and help promote the special issue to enhance its visibility and impact.
Essential aspects:
- Members of the journal’s editorial board may also take on roles as Guest Editors for Special Issues within their journal.
- Guest Editors are responsible for managing the thematic content and quality of the Special Issue, while in-house Editors handle all administrative tasks, including coordinating with authors and reviewers.
- Guest Editors may also be involved in setting deadlines, managing revisions, and ensuring that all articles align with the special issue’s theme.
- The overall process includes rigorous checks to maintain transparency and fairness, with clear documentation provided for all decisions related to the Special Issue.
- Decisions on the acceptance or rejection of submissions are made based on thorough peer reviewer reports.
- Guest Editors are excluded from the decision-making process for their submissions, which are evaluated through an independent peer review process to ensure impartiality.
- The Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board Members oversee the entire process to uphold the quality and integrity of the Special Issue.
