Sample Editorial Process

Author
Registers in EES

Editor

Reviewer

Production

Submits Manuscript

Receives email confirming receipt of manuscript

Is assigned to manuscript

Receives notification of manuscript number

Review Required?

Yes

Initiates review process

No

Reviews manuscript

Receives feedback from reviewer

Submits revised manuscript

Receives decision notification. Process stops
Yes

Makes Decision

Yes

Reject?

No

Receives Accept decsion

Yes

Accept?

Yes

Receives final manuscript

No
Agrees to revise?

Yes

Revise?

No

Process stops

Receives proofs and publication details

Sends proofs and publication details

Please note that both the editorial process and review times vary considerably from journal to journal However, most journals aim to communicate decisions to authors within four months of submission but a number of factors (e.g., the availability of referees) can influence this timeframe. Typically, the editor assigned to your submission will solicit reviewer feedback before considering your submission for publication. In that case, the editor will wait until he/she receives all reviewer comments on your submission. The editor will then email you directly concerning any revisions necessary or the decision made. Please be assured that all editors and reviewers are regularly sent reminders to ensure that papers are dealt with as quickly as possible.