Peer Review Process

1. Submission
   The author submits their manuscript to the journal for consideration.

2. Editor/Editorial Board Check

   • The editorial team checks if the manuscript fits the journal's aims and scope.
   • The quality of the submission is assessed.
     If the manuscript does not meet these criteria, it may be rejected at this stage.

3. Peer Review

   • If the initial check is passed, the manuscript is sent for peer review (e.g., Review 1, 2, etc.).
   • Reviewers evaluate the manuscript and send their reports back to the editor.

4. Editor Decision
   Based on reviewer reports, the editor makes a decision:

   • Revise: The author is asked to make revisions based on reviewer feedback. After revisions, the manuscript may go through further reviews or decisions.
   • Reject: The manuscript is declined for publication.
   • Accept: The manuscript is accepted for publication.

5. Invoicing
   If accepted, the invoicing process begins for any applicable publication charges.

6. Copyediting

   • The manuscript undergoes copyediting to refine language, formatting, and presentation.

7. Proofreading and Final Production

   • The author reviews proofs of the manuscript during the proofreading stage.
   • Final XML or PDF files are produced for publication.

8. Production
   The manuscript moves into production, where it is prepared for publication in the journal.