Peer Review Process
At EPRA Publishing, we maintain the highest standards of academic integrity through a rigorous peer-review system. Our policy is to obtain a minimum of two independent reviews per paper to ensure quality, relevance, and scientific accuracy.
The Peer Review Workflow
1. Submission & Initialization
Paper Submitted by Author: The author submits the manuscript through the online portal.
Instant Acknowledgment: The author immediately receives a unique Paper ID via automated Email, WhatsApp and SMS for easy tracking.
2. Editorial Desk Screening
Software Screening: The manuscript undergoes initial automated screening using advanced software to check for plagiarism, formatting compliance, and technical completeness.
Primary Review by Chief Editor/Editor: The Chief Editor/Editor conducts an initial assessment of the paper's quality and relevance to the journalβs scope.
Outcome: The paper is either advanced to peer review, sent back for early revision, or rejected.
3. Peer Review Stage
Expert Selection: The Chief Editor/Editor selects external peer reviewers who are established experts in the specific field of your research problem.
Invitation & Dispatch: Reviewers receive an official invitation. Upon acceptance, the manuscript is securely shared with them for a blind evaluation.
Evaluation & Feedback: Reviewers critically evaluate the research and provide detailed, constructive comments to the Chief Editor.
Reviewer Recommendations
Reviewers will recommend one of the following paths for the manuscript:
[Manuscript Evaluation]
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βββΊ Accepted (No Modifications) βββΊ Complete Fee & Forms βββΊ Publication
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βββΊ Revision Required βββββββββββββΊ Author Revises ββββββββΊ Chief Editor Final Decision
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βββΊ Rejected
Post-Review Pathways
Path A: Accepted Without Modifications
If the reviewers recommend acceptance without changes, the process moves directly to production:
Author pays the Publication Fee and submits the required Copyright Form.
Publication is finalized and uploaded online within 2 working days.
Path B: Revision Required
If corrections or enhancements are requested:
Author Revisions: Authors must revise the manuscript carefully in accordance with the reviewers' comments.
Submission of Revised Paper: The author uploads the updated manuscript.
Editorial Verification: The Chief Editor evaluates the revised paper against the reviewers' feedback to ensure all points were thoroughly addressed.
Final Acceptance: Once approved, the author completes the Publication Fee payment & Form submission.
Publication is finalized.
β οΈ Important Notice for Authors
Note on Turnaround Time: While we pride ourselves on rapid processing, please note that extra/lengthened pages will require additional review time as our experts ensure a meticulous evaluation of the full text.