At Elmer Press, we are committed to ensuring that the publication process is transparent, efficient, and conducted in accordance with the highest standards of scientific integrity and ethical publishing. The following outlines the step-by-step procedures for manuscript submission, peer review, editorial decision, and publication.

Manuscript Submission

Authors prepare manuscripts in accordance with the journal’s Instructions for Authors.

Submissions are made online through the journal’s submission system.

Upon receipt, each submission is assigned a unique manuscript ID for tracking.

An initial technical check is performed to verify completeness (authorship details, ethical approval, funding disclosure, conflict of interest, formatting).

Initial Editorial Assessment

The Editor-in-Chief or a designated Handling Editor evaluates whether the manuscript fits the journal’s scope and meets basic quality standards.

Manuscripts that fail to meet these requirements may be returned to authors without external review.

Eligible manuscripts proceed to peer review.

Peer Review Process

Manuscripts undergo single-blind peer review (reviewers know the identity of authors).

Typically, two or more independent experts evaluate the manuscript.

Reviewers assess originality, methodology, significance, clarity, and ethical compliance.

Review timelines are monitored to ensure a prompt decision process.

Editorial Decision

Based on reviewer reports and editorial judgment, one of the following decisions is made:

Accept: The manuscript is accepted as it stands or with minor edits.

Minor Revision: Authors are asked to make small changes before acceptance.

Major Revision: Substantial changes are required; the revised version may be sent for re-review.

Reject: Manuscript is not suitable for publication.

Authors receive detailed reviewer comments and guidance for revision, if applicable.

Revision and Resubmission

Authors submit a revised manuscript along with a response letter addressing reviewers’ comments point by point.

The editor verifies whether the revisions satisfactorily address all concerns.

In cases of major revisions, the manuscript may undergo another round of peer review.

Acceptance and Production

Once accepted, manuscripts enter the production process:

Copyediting for grammar, clarity, and adherence to style.

Typesetting into final publication format (PDF, HTML, XML).

Proofs are sent to authors for final corrections.

Authors must approve proofs before publication.

Online First & Final Publication

Articles are published online first with a DOI as soon as they are finalized.

Articles then appear in the next scheduled issue of the journal.

All content is published open access under the journal’s selected license, ensuring free and permanent availability.

Post-Publication Policies

Articles remain permanently accessible on the journal’s website.

Corrections, errata, or retractions (if required) are issued in accordance with COPE guidelines.

Authors are encouraged to promote their work via institutional repositories, social media, and scholarly networks.

Archiving and Indexing

Published content is deposited in recognized archiving services (e.g., Portico, CLOCKSS, PubMed Central where applicable).

Articles are indexed in major bibliographic databases for maximum visibility.

Author Support and Inquiries

Our editorial office provides assistance at every step of the publication process. Authors may contact us at for submission help, ethical queries, or production inquiries.