Publishing Workflow
Publishing Timeline
At Nasirus Publishing, every manuscript passes through a carefully managed workflow from submission to publication. The table below outlines each stage, the responsible department, activities, and typical duration.
| Stage | Responsible Unit | Activities | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Submission Received | Online Management System (OJS) | Manuscript uploaded; automated confirmation sent to author. | 0 days |
| 2. Editorial Screening | Editorial Secretary | Scope verification, format check, similarity detection, database verification. | 7–14 days |
| 3. Editor Assignment | Editorial Secretary + Managing Editor | Qualified manuscripts sent to Editor and Managing Editor for reviewer identification. | 3–7 days |
| 4. Peer Reviewer Assignment | Journal Editor | Two peer reviewers formally assigned and invited; awaiting acceptance. | 3–14 days |
| 5. Peer Review | Peer Review Pool (Two Reviewers) | Double-blind evaluation; reviewers prepare reports and recommendations (Accept, Revise, Reject). | 21–42 days |
| 6. Editorial Decision | Editor + Managing Editor | Review reports evaluated; decision prepared for author. | 7–10 days |
| 7. Decision Notification | Editorial Secretary | Author notified via email and dashboard. | 1–2 days |
| 8. Author Revision (if needed) | Author(s) | Revised manuscript and Response to Reviewers document submitted. | 21–60 days |
| 9. Revised Manuscript Assessment | Editorial Board | Revisions evaluated; final acceptance decision made. | 14–28 days |
| 10. Publication Agreement | Editorial Office + Legal | Publishing contract signed; royalty and copyright terms confirmed. | 7–10 days |
| 11. Copyediting | Copyeditor (Editor-assisted) | Language review, formatting to journal standards, reference formatting verification. | 14–21 days |
| 12. Typesetting | Typesetter / Designer | Manuscript formatted in journal template, pages numbered, figures and tables positioned. | 10–14 days |
| 13. Issue Cover Design | Graphic Designer | Issue cover, front matter, table of contents designed. | 10–14 days |
| 14. Author Proofs | Author + Copyeditor | Final proofs sent to author; corrections reviewed. | 7–14 days |
| 15. Print-Ready Preparation | Print Manager | Files prepared in PDF/X format for printer. | 3–5 days |
| 16. Printing and Binding | Print Partner | Issue printed and bound; 500–1000 copies produced. | 14–21 days |
| 17. DOI Assignment and Digital Publication | Crossref + Web Platform | DOI assigned to each article; PDFs uploaded to website and open access repositories. | 1–3 days |
| 18. Distribution | Distribution / Logistics | Printed issues shipped to partner libraries, academic institutions, and subscribers. | 7–14 days |
Total Expected Timeline
From submission to publication typically requires 4–6 months. For manuscripts accepted on first review (no revisions requested), the timeline may be compressed to 2.5 months. During peak periods or for international authors, timelines may extend.
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