Editorial Process Overview for the Journal of Psychology & Counselling Practical Cases
Welcome to the Journal of Psychology & Counselling Practical Cases! Our editorial process is designed to uphold the highest standards of academic integrity while facilitating a thorough and fair review of every manuscript we receive. Here’s a step-by-step guide to how your submission will be handled:
1. Submission
Manuscript Submission: Authors can easily submit their manuscripts through our user-friendly online submission system. To ensure a smooth review process, please adhere strictly to our formatting and submission guidelines.
2. Initial Evaluation
Preliminary Check: Upon receipt, our editorial team conducts a preliminary check to verify that each manuscript meets the journal’s established guidelines and scope. Manuscripts that fall short of the basic criteria might be returned for revision or rejected outright.
3. Peer Review
Editor Assignment: Each manuscript is assigned to an editor who possesses specific expertise in the relevant subject area, ensuring knowledgeable oversight throughout the review process.
Reviewer Selection: The assigned editor selects a minimum of two independent experts in the field to provide a comprehensive and unbiased evaluation.
Review Process: Reviewers assess the manuscript based on key criteria, such as originality, methodological robustness, significance, clarity, and overall contribution to the discipline. Each reviewer will suggest one of the following actions:
– Accept
– Accepted with changes
– Revise
– Reject
4. Decision Making
Editor Decision: Leveraging the reviewers’ insights, the assigned editor makes an informed decision. If revisions are needed, authors receive detailed feedback to guide their improvements.
Revision and Resubmission: Authors revise their manuscripts in line with the comments from both reviewers and the editor and resubmit for further evaluation. The revised manuscript may go through additional rounds of review, if necessary.
Final Decision: The editor will make a concluding decision based on the revised manuscript and any further reviewer evaluations. Potential outcomes will include acceptance or rejection.
5. Publication
Copyediting and Proofreading: Accepted manuscripts undergo meticulous copyediting to rectify any grammatical errors, typographical issues, or formatting inconsistencies.
Publication: Once finalized, the manuscript is published online in the Journal of Psychology & Counselling Practical Cases. Enjoy the benefits of open access as your article becomes freely available to the global academic community.
6. Post-Publication
Indexing and Archiving: Following publication, all articles are indexed in relevant databases and repositories, ensuring they reach the widest audience possible and maintain their availability in academic discourse.
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