Explanation of Stages:
1. Article Submission: The author submits the manuscript through the journal's submission system.
2. Initial Administrative Review : The journal's staff checks the manuscript for compliance with the submission guidelines and completion of necessary forms.
3. Article Rejected : If the manuscript does not meet the basic requirements during the initial check, it is immediately rejected.
4. Article Sent for Review : The qualifying manuscript is sent for scientific evaluation to specialized reviewers (A, B, C).
5. Special Review : Reviewers assess the manuscript in a double-blind peer-review process and provide their feedback.
6. Compilation of Reviewers' Comments : The editor-in-chief or handling editor consolidates the reviewers' comments and makes a final decision. This decision can be one of the following:
Rejected Article (Article Rejected)
Revisions Required (Article Revised): The manuscript is returned to the author to address the reviewers' suggested revisions. The author resubmits the revised manuscript, and the review process may repeat.
Final Acceptance (Article Accepted): The manuscript is accepted for final stages, either after revisions are made or without needing any.
7. Article Publishing: The accepted manuscript undergoes final steps (editing, layout, assignment of a DOI) and is finally published on the journal's website and indexing platforms.