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Editorial Process

Every manuscript submitted to an Emerging Papers journal moves through the same six-stage academic workflow, from submission to final online publication.

  1. 1

    Manuscript Submission

    Decision Point
    Submitted by Author
    Outcome
    Parent / guardian consent requested by email Sent to Preliminary Screening
  2. 2

    Preliminary Screening

    Decision Point
    Guidelines Met?
    Outcome
    Yes: Proceed to Editor No: Desk Reject
  3. 3

    Editorial Review

    Decision Point
    Suitable Content?
    Outcome
    Yes: Send to Peer Review No: Reject
  4. 4

    Peer Review Process

    Decision Point
    Reviewers' Opinion?
    Outcome
    Positive: Accept & Revision Negative: Reject
  5. 5

    APC Payment

    Decision Point
    Fee Processed
    Outcome
    Proceed to Production
  6. 6

    Publication

    Decision Point
    Typesetting & Layout
    Outcome
    Final Online Publication