1. Manuscript Submission

• Author submits manuscript via email or online submission portal (Includes title page, abstract, full manuscript, references, author bio, and declaration)

2. Acknowledgement of Submission

• Editorial office sends confirmation within 7 days

3. Initial Editorial Screening

• Manuscript checked for scope, formatting, plagiarism
• Desk rejection if not suitable or improperly formatted
  (Timeframe: 1–2 weeks)

4. Assignment to Peer Reviewers

• Double-blind peer review initiated
• Two expert reviewers selected based on subject expertise (Timeframe: Week 2–3)

5. Peer Review Process

• Reviewers evaluate manuscript and submit reports
• Recommendations: Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject
  (Timeframe: 3–4 weeks)

6. First Decision Notification

• Author receives compiled feedback and editorial decision
  (Timeframe: Week 6–7)

7. Author Revisions

• Authors revise manuscript based on feedback
  (Timeframe: 2–4 weeks, dependingn revision type)

8. Re-evaluation of Revised Manuscript

• Final review by editors or returning to reviewers (if major changes)
  (Timeframe: 1–2 weeks)

9. Final Acceptance

• Manuscript accepted for publication
• Author notified and asked to complete APC payment
  (Timeframe: Within 1 week of final decision)

10. Copyediting and Typesetting

• Final formatting, citation checks, layout design
  (Timeframe: 1–2 weeks)

11. Proof Approval

•  Author reviews galley proof and submits final corrections
  (Timeframe: 3–5 days)

12. Online Publication

• Article published in the upcoming biannual issue
  (Issue Months: January & July)

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