IJSR Editorial Workflow

From Manuscript Submission to Publication

A simple visual guide to what happens after you submit a research paper to IJSR. Follow the numbered stages below to understand who handles your manuscript, what is checked, and what happens next.

How to read this flow: move from Step 1 downward. Steps 7 and 8 apply only when revisions are requested. A manuscript may leave the process if an editorial decision is to reject it.

1. 1
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   Manuscript Submission

   Author

   You submit your research manuscript through the IJSR online submission portal.

   • Submit the full manuscript, abstract, keywords and author details.
   • Include supplementary files, such as datasets or images, when applicable.
   • Follow IJSR formatting and ethical guidelines.

   What you receiveA unique submission ID and a manuscript record in the system.
2. 2
   ✓

   Initial Editorial Screening

   Editorial Team

   The editorial team performs a preliminary check before the manuscript enters peer review.

   • Plagiarism, journal scope, formatting compliance and basic quality are checked.
   • If the manuscript passes screening, it proceeds to peer review.
   • If it is rejected at screening, the author is notified with feedback.

   OutcomeStatus is updated, for example to “Under Review” or “Rejected”.
3. 3
   2

   Assignment to Peer Reviewers

   Editor

   The Editor-in-Chief or Section Editor assigns the manuscript to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise.

   • Reviewers are selected for subject expertise and absence of conflicts of interest.
   • The process is double-blind, keeping authors and reviewers anonymous to each other.

   Next stepReview invitations are sent with a typical deadline of 2–4 weeks.
4. 4
   ⌕

   Rigorous Peer Review

   Reviewers

   The reviewers independently examine the scientific and scholarly quality of the manuscript.

   • Originality, methodology, validity of results, clarity and contribution are assessed.
   • Each reviewer provides a detailed report.
   • Recommendations may be Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions or Reject.

   OutputCompleted review reports are submitted to the editor.
5. 5
   ≋

   Cross-Verification of Reviews

   Editorial Team

   The editorial team checks the review reports for consistency, fairness and possible conflicting recommendations.

   • If reviews conflict significantly, a third reviewer may be assigned.
   • The editor checks for bias or important issues that may have been overlooked.

   OutputA consolidated review summary is prepared for the editorial decision.
6. 6
   ◆

   Editorial Decision

   Decision Point

   The editor considers the peer-review reports and cross-verification before communicating a decision to the author.

   Accept as is

   Minor revisions

   Major revisions

   Reject

   What the author receivesThe editorial decision together with reviewer feedback.
7. 7
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   Author Revisions (if applicable)

   Author

   If revisions are requested, the author updates the manuscript and responds to the reviewers' comments.

   • Address all reviewer comments.
   • Submit the revised manuscript with a point-by-point response.
   • The stated revision period is typically 1–3 weeks.

   OutputA revised manuscript is resubmitted for verification.
8. 8
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   Re-Review (if applicable)

   Verification

   The revised manuscript is checked to confirm that the review concerns have been addressed.

   • The original reviewers or the editor may verify the revisions.
   • Major revisions may require another round of peer review.

   OutcomeFinal approval or an additional revision request.

9. 9
   ✓

   Final Acceptance and Copyediting

   Accepted

   After formal acceptance, the manuscript is prepared for publication.

   • The editorial team performs copyediting, formatting and proofreading.
   • The author reviews the proof for final approval.

   OutputA publication-ready manuscript.
10. 10
    ★

    Publication

    Published

    The article is published by the International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) and made available to readers.

    • A DOI is assigned.
    • The article is included in the next online issue and made accessible on the IJSR website.
    • The author is notified after publication.

    Final resultThe published article is available to the public.