Reviewing Process Timeline

The duration of the peer review process in Zanco Journal of Human Sciences depends on several factors, including the level of difficulty of the work being reviewed, the number of reviewers involved, and the journal's specific regulations and guidelines. The average manuscript turnaround time of the serial publication is 11 to 20 weeks (aver. 15 weeks). While this can vary, the process generally follows a standard series and timeline to ensure a thorough and rigorous review.

  1. Submission: Authors submit their work (manuscript, research proposal, etc.) to the reviewing entity.
  2. Initial Assessment: The editorial team conducts an initial assessment of the submitted work to ensure that it meets basic criteria, including adherence to submission guidelines and ethical standards.
    • Timeframe: 1-2 weeks
  3. Reviewer Assignment: Reviewers with relevant subject matter expertise are selected. The reviewing entity also considers potential conflicts of interest during this stage.
    • Timeframe: 2-4 weeks
  4. Peer Review: Reviewers assess and evaluate the submitted work, providing feedback on its quality, methodology, originality, and other relevant key aspects and criteria. This stage may involve multiple rounds of review and revisions.
    • Timeframe: 2-4 weeks (can vary )
  5. Editorial Decision: The editorial team makes a decision based on the reviewers' feedback. This decision could be acceptance, revision, resubmission, or rejection.
    • Timeframe: 1-2 weeks
  6. Revision (if required): If revisions are requested, authors make the necessary changes to address the reviewers' comments and concerns.
    • Timeframe: 2-4 weeks (can vary)
  7. Final Decision: The revised work undergoes a final evaluation to ensure that all required changes have been addressed and the revision meets the requirements. A final decision is made, and the author is notified of the outcome.
    • Timeframe: 1-2 weeks
  8. Publication (if accepted): Once accepted, the work is prepared for publication and the publication process begins.
    • Timeframe: 2 weeks (can vary)

 

Important Note

These timeframes are general estimates, and the actual duration may vary depending on factors such as specific policies of the reviewing entity, responsiveness of authors and reviewers, and the complexity of the work being submitted. Some peer review processes may take longer due to the rigorous nature of the evaluation, while others may have shorter timelines.