Review Process

Manuscript Review Process

The manuscript review process ensures a thorough evaluation of submissions to maintain the quality and integrity of published research. The entire process typically takes 3-4 months and consists of the following steps:

  1. Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts through the ThaiJo system for initial processing.

  1. Initial Editorial Review (14 days)

The editorial board evaluates the manuscript for structure, content, formatting, plagiarism, and originality. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s standards may be rejected at this stage.
If accepted for further review, the editorial board assigns 2-3 reviewers to assess the manuscript (14-21 days).

  1. Peer Review (14-21 days)

Reviewers critically evaluate the manuscript and provide feedback. The possible outcomes are:

  • Accepted with minor revisions
  • Accepted with major revisions
  • Rejected
  1. Revision (14-21 days)

Authors revise their manuscripts based on the reviewers' comments and resubmit them within the given timeframe.

  1. Final Editorial Review (14-21 days)

The editorial board examines the revised manuscript, ensuring all suggested changes are implemented. The review follows the order of submission.

  1. Editorial Decision (3 days)

The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision on the manuscript. Authors may be contacted for clarification during this period.

  1. Copy Editing (7 days)

The manuscript undergoes professional copyediting and artwork production by the journal office.

  1. Proofreading & Final Adjustments (7 days)

Authors review the final version for any necessary corrections before publication.

  1. Publication

After completing all review and revision stages, the manuscript is published. The entire process, from submission to publication, takes approximately 3-4 months.