Manuscript Processing Procedures

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  Manuscript Processing Procedures  

  
  

  
  

  1. Submission: Submit manuscripts online through our editorial system by logging into the Author Center on our website. Follow the steps until the page displays "Submission Successful".

  2. Receipt of Manuscript: The editor will assign a manuscript number upon receipt of the manuscript. The system will send an email to the author confirming the submission and providing the assigned manuscript number. If no email is received, please contact the editor, WANG Wei, at 027-82926159.

  3. Initial Screening: The editorial office conducts a plagiarism check and a preliminary screening for academic quality. If approved, the manuscript will be sent to the editor for initial review, followed by peer review. Manuscripts that do not pass this screening will be rejected without any fee required.

  4. Initial Review & Peer Review: To ensure academic quality, all manuscripts undergo an initial review by the editor and then a peer review by two independent experts from related research fields. The review focuses on the scientific merit, originality and practical application of the manuscript. Peer review is conducted using a double-blind system to ensure fairness and objectivity.

  5. Final Review by Editor-in-Chief: The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on the initial screening and peer review comments. Possible outcomes include acceptance with revisions, revision and re-review, or rejection. In case of disputes, the Editor-in-Chief will consult with editorial board members.

  6. Editor's Notes: At this stage, authors need to inform the editor whether they agree to publish their manuscript as an Online First Article, upload the Copyright Transfer Agreement and OSID audio materials, and provide relevant graphic attachments.

  7. Editing and Publication: Accepted manuscripts will undergo editing, processing, and publication. Authors who wish to modify the manuscript after acceptance can do so during the editing phase. During editing, the author will receive a "Modification Notice for Edited Draft". Upon completion of editing, the author will receive a "Proofreading Notice" and a "Publication Fee Notice". If authors wish to pay the publication fee earlier, they should contact the editor who conducts the initial review of the manuscript.

  8. Once accepted, the manuscript will be published as an Online First Article within two months upon author agreement and officially published in approximately 12 months. A second plagiarism check will be conducted one month before the official publication.

   

  The manuscript processing workflow for the journal is shown in the diagram below. For further information on submission, please contact the editorial office directly. If you encounter any issues during submission, please refer to the Help section in the Author Center.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  Additional Information on Manuscript Review

  1. Review Criteria: The criteria include whether the title accurately reflects the content, the rationality of the article structure, the originality of the research, accuracy and reliability of experimental data, whether the study presents new findings, insights or experiences, innovation or improvement in research methods, clarity of writing, proper use of terminology, and practical applicability. Peer reviewers and the Editor-in-Chief conduct a comprehensive evaluation based on these criteria.

  2. Submissions for Special Issues and Columns: The above manuscript processing procedure applies to all submissions. Manuscripts submitted to special issues or columns undergo the same review and editorial process as all other manuscripts, and the final decision is also made by the Editor-in-Chief, who is responsible for the entire content of the journal, including special issues and columns.

  3. In-house Submissions: Manuscripts submitted by the editorial board members, editors or reviewers of the journal are subject to the same processing procedure as all other manuscripts. Peer review is conducted independently from the submitting editorial board member/editor/reviewer and their research team. Additionally, if an editorial board member, editor, or reviewer discovers any competitive, collaborative, or other potential conflict of interest with an author, they must immediately notify the editorial office and withdraw from the review process.

  4. Author Appeals: If authors have any objections to the review comments or decisions on their manuscripts, they may submit an appeal to the editorial office by email. Authors should provide detailed explanations for each review comment. The editorial office will process appeals promptly and provide feedback to the authors.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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