⏰ Initial Submission Phase

3 Days: First Confirmation

• Confirmation that your manuscript meets all submission requirements
• Verification Ethics, Anti-Plagiarism and AI Statement
• Confirmation of complete metadata
• Verification of author contribution statements
• Sufficient citations and references

⏰ Editorial Review Phase

10 Days: First Decision

• Our editor evaluates whether your manuscript:
• Aligns with the Wasian Journal's interdisciplinary scope
• Demonstrates sufficient novelty and contribution
• Meets quality standards for peer review
• Has appropriate methodology and presentation
• Our editor decides whether to send for peer review or reject

⏰ Peer Review Phase

30 Days from the Reviewers accepting the invitation

• Manuscript undergoes thorough peer review by subject experts
• At least two independent reviewers evaluate the manuscript
• Reviewers provide detailed feedback and recommendations
• Editor synthesises reviews and makes a decision:
• Accept / Minor Revisions / Major Revisions / Reject
• Authors receive detailed feedback regardless of the decision

⏰ Production Phase

10 Days from Acceptance: Online Publication

• Final manuscript formatting and typesetting
• Assignment of DOI and publication metadata
• Proofreading and quality control
• Article published online in its final form
• Inclusion in the latest Wasian Journal issue
• Indexing in relevant academic databases

Note: All timeframes indicated are average estimates. Actual processing times may be shorter or longer depending on various factors including manuscript complexity, reviewer availability, and revision requirements.