Stage

Duration

Details

Submission

Continuous

Via journal portal

Initial Screening

1–2 weeks

Format, scope, plagiarism check

Peer Review

4–6 weeks

Double-blind review by 2+ experts

Revision (if needed)

4 weeks

Authors respond to comments

Acceptance Decision

1–2 weeks after revision

Final editorial decision

Online First Publication

Within 1 week of proof approval

With DOI

Issue Compilation

Biannual (June/Dec)

Final inclusion in journal issue