Publication Time-frame Policy
1. Call for Papers:
- Calls for Papers are announced at regular intervals. To stay updated, subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, visit our website, and connect with us through WhatsApp.
2. Initial Review post-submission:
- Duration: 10 days post-submission
- Objective: Check adherence to submission guidelines, plagiarism check, and basic formatting.
3. Normal Peer Review Process:
- Duration: 4-6 weeks
- Process: Double-blind review with two reviewers
- Reviewer Feedback: Shared with authors within 1 week after the review period
- Duration: 1-2 Week
- Process: Double-blind review with two reviewers
- Reviewer Feedback: Shared with authors within 1 week after the review period
5. Revision Period:
- Duration: 2-3 weeks for authors to make necessary revisions
- Re-submission Deadline: Communicated with feedback
6. Final Review and Acceptance:
- Duration: 1-2 weeks post-revision submission
- Objective: Ensure all required changes are implemented
7. Proofreading, Copy-editing, and Layout Design:
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Includes: Formatting, final proofreading, copy-editing, and preparation of digital/print versions
8. Online and Print Publication:
- Regular Issues: Last week of July, and December.
- Special Issues: As per their call for papers announcement.
9. Promotion and Distribution:
- Duration: Ongoing post-publication
- Channels: Email newsletters, social media, academic networks.
Information on this page was last updated on March 28, 2025 at 08:00 PM.
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