Process Flow for Submission, Peer Review, and Publication
1. Manuscript Submission
- Description: Authors submit their research manuscript through the International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) online submission portal.
- Details: Submission includes the full manuscript, abstract, keywords, author details, and any supplementary files (e.g., datasets, images). Authors must adhere to IJSR formatting and ethical guidelines.
- Output: Manuscript assigned a unique submission ID and logged into the system.
2. Initial Editorial Screening
- Description: The editorial team conducts a preliminary review.
- Details: Checks for plagiarism (using software like Turnitin), adherence to scope, formatting compliance, and basic quality.
- Decision:
- If rejected: Authors notified with feedback.
- If accepted: Proceeds to peer review.
- Output: Manuscript status updated (e.g., "Under Review" or "Rejected").
3. Assignment to Peer Reviewers
- Description: Editor-in-Chief or Section Editor assigns the manuscript to at least two independent peer reviewers.
- Details: Reviewers are selected based on expertise, with no conflicts of interest. Double-blind review ensures anonymity of authors and reviewers.
- Output: Review invitations sent, with a deadline (e.g., 2-4 weeks).
4. Rigorous Peer Review
- Description: Reviewers evaluate the manuscript independently.
- Details: Assessment focuses on originality, methodology, validity of results, clarity, and contribution to the field. Reviewers provide detailed reports and recommend: Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Reject.
- Output: Completed review reports submitted to the editor.
5. Cross-Verification of Reviews
- Description: Editorial team cross-checks peer review reports for consistency and fairness.
- Details: If reviews conflict significantly (e.g., one accepts, one rejects), a third reviewer may be assigned. Editor ensures no bias or oversight in feedback.
- Output: Consolidated review summary prepared.
6. Editorial Decision
- Description: Editor makes a final decision based on peer review and cross-verification.
- Details: Options include:
- Accept as is.
- Accept with minor revisions.
- Major revisions required (returns to authors).
- Reject.
- Output: Decision communicated to authors with reviewer feedback.
7. Author Revisions (if applicable)
- Description: Authors revise the manuscript based on feedback.
- Details: Authors address all reviewer comments, submit a revised manuscript, and provide a point-by-point response. Deadline typically 1-3 weeks.
- Output: Revised manuscript resubmitted.
8. Re-Review (if applicable)
- Description: Revised manuscript sent back to original reviewers or editor for verification.
- Details: Ensures all concerns are addressed. May involve a second round of peer review for major revisions.
- Output: Final approval or additional revision request.
9. Final Acceptance and Copyediting
- Description: Manuscript formally accepted and prepared for publication.
- Details: Editorial team performs copyediting, formatting, and proofreading. Authors review-proof for final approval.
- Output: Publication-ready manuscript.
10. Publication
- Description: Article is published in International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR).
- Details: Assigned a DOI, included in the next issue (online or print), and made accessible on the IJSR website. Authors notified of publication.
- Output: Published article available to the public.
Regards,
Editorial Team, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)