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Publication Process

A transparent, step-by-step journey from submission to publication. Every stage is designed to be fair, fast and author-friendly — with clear communication at every step.

9Clear Steps
6–8 WeeksStandard Timeline
2+Peer Reviewers
7–15 DaysFast Track Option
Submission
Day 0
Screening
Day 5–7
Peer Review
Day 8–35
Decision
Day 36–38
Revision
Day 39–50
Production
Day 51–55
Published
Day 56

Step-by-Step Process

Follow this pipeline to understand exactly what happens to your manuscript — from the moment you register to the day it is published online.

Stage 1 — Submission
01
Registration
5 minutes

Create an author account on the journal portal. Verify your email and complete your author profile with affiliation and contact details.

  • Register on the journal portal
  • Verify your email address
  • Complete your author profile
02
Manuscript Submission
15 minutes

Upload your manuscript in MS Word (.docx) format along with a separate title page. Select the article type and confirm the submission checklist.

  • Upload manuscript (.docx)
  • Upload separate title page
  • Select article type
  • Confirm submission checklist
Stage 2 — Review & Decision
03
Initial Screening
5–7 days

The editorial office checks your manuscript for scope, formatting, completeness and plagiarism. Manuscripts that do not meet basic requirements are returned without review.

  • Scope and relevance check
  • Format and completeness check
  • Plagiarism screening (below 15%)
  • Editorial office decision
04
Peer Review
3–4 weeks

Your manuscript is assigned to at least two subject experts for transparent double-blind review. Review reports are shared with authors to ensure fairness.

  • Assignment to subject experts
  • Double-blind review by 2+ reviewers
  • Review reports compiled
  • Editorial recommendation
05
Decision Letter
2–3 days

You receive a decision letter with reviewer comments. Decisions may be: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject. Authors are given clear revision guidance.

  • Decision letter issued
  • Reviewer comments shared
  • Revision guidelines provided
  • Response deadline communicated
Stage 3 — Revision & Production
06
Revision
As required

If revisions are requested, revise your manuscript according to reviewer comments and submit a point-by-point response letter explaining the changes made.

  • Revise manuscript as suggested
  • Prepare point-by-point response
  • Resubmit revised files
  • Possible second review round
07
Acceptance
1–2 days

Once the revised manuscript is approved, you receive an acceptance letter. The article enters the production pipeline and the publication fee becomes payable.

  • Final editorial approval
  • Acceptance letter issued
  • Publication fee invoice
  • Copyright form signed
08
Production
3–5 days

The production team typesets your article, assigns page numbers and a Crossref DOI. You receive final proofs for approval before publication.

  • Typesetting and layout
  • Crossref DOI assignment
  • Page numbering
  • Final proof approval by author
Stage 4 — Publication
09
Online Publication
1 day

Your article is published online with a permanent Crossref DOI, publication certificate and indexing submission. It becomes freely available in the archive.

  • Online publication with DOI
  • Publication certificate issued
  • Indexing submission
  • Archived permanently
Express Track

Need your paper published faster?

Fast Publication Service — 7 to 15 days, without compromising quality.

For authors who need urgent publication — thesis deadlines, promotion requirements, project completion or conference presentations — our Fast Publication Service offers a dedicated priority review and production pipeline. Your manuscript is assigned to a senior editor immediately and processed ahead of the regular queue.

7–15 Day Publication
Guaranteed online publication within 7 to 15 days of submission.
Senior Editor Assigned
A dedicated senior editor handles your manuscript from start to finish.
Same Quality Standards
Fast track does not compromise on peer review quality or ethical checks.
DOI & Certificate
Crossref DOI, publication certificate, and indexing included.
Request Fast Publication Contact Office

What You Can Expect

Timely Communication
Authors are kept informed at every stage — from submission acknowledgement to final publication.
Ethical Compliance
The process follows COPE guidelines for peer review, authorship and conflict of interest.
Transparent Review
Reviewer comments are shared with authors, ensuring a fair and constructive process.

Frequently Asked Questions

From submission to online publication, the standard process takes approximately 6–8 weeks. The Fast Publication Service can reduce this to 7–15 days.

You receive a decision letter with reviewer comments explaining the reasons. You may revise and resubmit, or submit to another journal.

Yes. Log in to the journal portal with your author account — the status of every submission is shown on your dashboard.

No. There is no fee to submit. The publication fee (₹3500) is payable only after acceptance.

At least two subject experts review every manuscript. In case of disagreement, a third reviewer may be consulted.

Yes, you may suggest up to three potential reviewers during submission. The editorial office is not obligated to use them.

Ready to begin the process?

Register on the portal, prepare your manuscript, and submit. Our editorial office will guide you at every step.

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