Authors · Step-by-step

How to publish your research

A step-by-step guide for authors — from choosing the right journal to maximizing post-publication visibility.

12-stage workflow

From submission to publication

STEP 01

Choose the appropriate journal

Select the journal that best matches your research topic, methodology, and disciplinary focus by reviewing aims, scope, and accepted manuscript types.

STEP 02

Prepare your manuscript

Format your manuscript according to journal guidelines. Original research, reviews, case studies, and conceptual papers are all welcome.

STEP 03

Follow author guidelines

Adhere to structure, citation style, formatting, word limits, ethical disclosures, AI usage statements, and conflict of interest declarations.

STEP 04

Ensure ethical compliance

Verify originality, proper citations, no plagiarism, ethical approvals where required, and approval from all co-authors before submission.

STEP 05

Submit your manuscript

Submit through the online system with manuscript file, title page, abstract, cover letter, ethical declarations, and supplementary files.

STEP 06

Initial editorial screening

The editorial office reviews scope suitability, formatting compliance, quality, ethical compliance, and similarity screening.

STEP 07

Peer review process

Rigorous double-blind, single-blind, or editorial review evaluates originality, methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, and clarity.

STEP 08

Revision and resubmission

Address reviewer comments carefully, revise professionally, and submit a response or rebuttal letter where applicable.

STEP 09

Final acceptance

Acceptance issued, publication procedures begin, copyright and licensing forms completed, and metadata preparation initiated.

STEP 10

Copyediting and proofreading

Language editing, formatting, proofreading, metadata verification, DOI integration, and XML/JATS preparation completed.

STEP 11

Online publication

Article published with DOI registration, PDF/HTML versions, citation export, metadata indexing, and open-access availability.

STEP 12

Post-publication visibility

Research disseminated through open access, SEO, metadata integration, social media, academic outreach, and citation support.

Pricing

APC & waiver information

Current promotion
$0/article

APC fully waived

All Article Processing Charges waived until December 2028 for all accepted articles.

Active until Dec 2028
Standard rate
$1,000/article

After waiver period

Standard APC applies post-2028. Discounts and waivers available for eligible authors.

  • 50% waiver for low-income countries
  • Sponsored publication opportunities
  • Institutional discounts
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Global visibility

Open access with international reach

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Complete metadata and indexing

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