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Once a paper is submitted online, the Editor in the relevant field conducts an initial assessment to determine its suitability for the journal. After this primary screening, the manuscript is sent to expert reviewers for evaluation. The review process typically takes about four to six weeks, during which reviewers provide detailed feedback. The reviewers' reports are then presented at an Editorial Board meeting for further assessment. Based on the review process and the Editorial Board’s evaluation, a decision is made to either request revisions or reject the paper. If the Editorial Board finds the reviewers' comments and the author's revisions insufficient for a final decision, the manuscript is sent to a final referee for an additional round of expert judgment. If revisions are requested, the author must submit a revised version of the manuscript along with a detailed rebuttal letter addressing each reviewer’s comment. The Editorial Board reviews the revised submission, and if the revisions meet the required standards, a final vote for acceptance is cast. This entire review and decision-making process takes approximately 90 days. Once accepted, the manuscript undergoes copy-editing, formatting, and final proofreading before publication, which takes an additional 20 days, bringing the total time from submission to publication to approximately 100 days. |