Sample Editorial Process

Author Editor Reviewer Production

Registers in
EES

Submits
Manuscript

Receives
email
Is assigned to
confirming
manuscript
receipt of
manuscript

Receives
notification of Review
manuscript Required?
number
Yes

Initiates review Reviews

process manuscript
No

Receives
feedback from
reviewer

Submits
Makes
revised
Decision
manuscript

Receives
decision
Yes Reject?
notification.
Process stops
Yes No

Receives
Receives final
Accept Yes Accept? Yes
manuscript
decsion
No

Agrees to
Yes Revise?
revise?

No

Process stops

Receives Sends proofs

proofs and and
publication publication
details 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.