Submission Process

Online Submission

• Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal’s online submission portal.
• Authors must register and follow submission guidelines.

A cover letter should include:

• Statement of manuscript originality.
• Explanation of how the study aligns with the journal’s scope.
• Declaration that the manuscript is not under review elsewhere.

Peer Review Process

• Double-blind peer review (author and reviewer identities remain anonymous).
• Typical review time: 4-6 weeks.
• Authors must revise and respond to reviewer comments.

Post-Acceptance Procedures

Proofreading and Final Approval

• Authors receive page proofs before publication.
• Minor typographical corrections allowed.

Copyright and Open Access

• Authors retain copyright under a Creative Commons License (CC BY 4.0).
• Open-access publication options available.

Publication Fees

• Article Processing Charges (APC): Waived for invited submissions.
• Discounts available for authors from low-income countries.