Publication Workflow

The publication workflow of JKB proceeds through the following stages:

1. Submission: the author submits the manuscript through OJS.
2. Initial screening: the editor checks scope, template compliance, and similarity (within [7] days).
3. Peer review: double-blind review by at least two reviewers.
4. Editorial decision: accept, revision required, resubmit, or reject.
5. Revision: the author revises the manuscript and submits a response to reviewers.
6. Acceptance: the Letter of Acceptance is issued and the APC invoice is sent.
7. Copyediting and layout: the manuscript is edited for language and formatted into the final galley.
8. Proofreading: the author checks the galley proof within [3] days.
9. Publication: the article is published online with its DOI in the scheduled issue.

The complete process from submission to publication typically takes [3–6] months.