Editorial Workflow

Editorial Workflow

The editorial workflow of the SARPO’s Journals are designed to maintain high-quality standards and ensure the timely processing of manuscripts. It involves several systematic steps that guide submissions from initial receipt to final publication. Below is a detailed overview of the workflow:

  1. Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts online through the emails of SARPO. The submission must comply with the journal’s Author Guidelines, which specify formatting, referencing style, and ethical standards.

  1. Initial Screening

Upon submission, the manuscript undergoes an initial screening by the editorial office to ensure compliance with:

  • Scope: The manuscript must align with the journal’s field of research.
  • Formatting: The paper must adhere to submission guidelines (e.g., word count, citation style, figure quality).
  • Plagiarism Check: The editorial team checks for plagiarism to ensure originality of manuscript. Manuscripts with high similarity indices may be rejected at this stage.
  1. Assignment to an Editor

If the manuscript passes the initial screening, it is assigned to a Section Editor or Associate Editor with expertise in the relevant subject area.

  1. Review of the manuscript

The assigned editor sends the manuscript to the reviewer for review. The review process typically involves:

  • Selecting two qualified reviewers from the journal’s database or external networks.
  • Evaluating the manuscript based on originality, methodology, scientific merit, relevance, and clarity.
  • Providing constructive feedback and recommendations: Accept, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Reject.
  1. Editorial Decision

Based on reviewers’ feedback, the editor makes one of the following decisions:

  • Accept: The manuscript meets all standards and is approved for publication.
  • Minor Revisions: The manuscript requires small adjustments before acceptance.
  • Major Revisions: The manuscript has potential but needs significant improvements.
  • Reject: The manuscript fails to meet the journal’s standards or falls outside its scope.

Authors are informed of the decision and, if revisions are required, are given a deadline to resubmit the revised manuscript.

  1. Resubmission and Further Review

If revisions are submitted, the manuscript is re-evaluated by the editor and, in some cases, sent back to reviewers for additional input.

  1. Copyediting and Proofreading

Once the manuscript is accepted, it moves to the production stage, which includes:

  • Copyediting: Language and formatting are refined to ensure clarity and adherence to the journal’s style.
  • Proofreading: The author reviews the proof for minor corrections before finalization.
  1. Typesetting and Layout

The manuscript is formatted for publication, including designing tables, figures, and references according to the journal’s layout standards.

  1. Final Approval

The final version of the manuscript is reviewed by the editorial board for approval before publication.

  1. Publication

The article is published online and in print. Authors are notified, and the paper is indexed in relevant databases to ensure visibility.

  1. Post-Publication Activities

The journal may engage in activities like:

  • Promoting the article on social media and academic platforms.
  • Addressing any post-publication corrections or concerns raised by readers.

 

Notes on Ethical Standards

SARPO journals adheres to strict ethical standards, including:

  • Compliance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines.
  • Handling conflicts of interest and research misconduct transparently.
  • Ensuring fair and unbiased review.

This structured workflow ensures the high-quality research.