Publication Timeline

The total time for publication process varies in IJCD due to multiple factors. However, the average time can be sub-divided into categories from submission to final decision/ publication.

Publication Process

Average Time Taken

Email Response Time

8-10 working days

Initial Editorial Screening (Desk Review, plagiarism screening, scope & relevance Editorial decision)

2-3 weeks

Peer-Review

6-8 weeks

Editorial Decision (Acceptance/ Rejection)

1 week

Corrections by Author (if any suggested by the Reviewer)

1-2 weeks

Copy-editing and language editing

2-3 weeks

Referencing

3-4 weeks

Formatting

2-3 weeks

Final Proof-reading (Initial galley to Authors/ author consent)

10-15 working days

Total Average time for Publication

6-7 months (26 weeks)

*Note: This average time can be prolonged due to delays on behalf of reviewers/ author compliance or some other external or internal factors