Publication Procedure & Estimated Timelines

The journal follows a transparent, rigorous, and fair publication process to ensure academic quality and integrity.

 

Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal’s official submission system or email, following the prescribed guidelines.

 

Timeline: Ongoing (Throughout the year)

 

Initial Editorial Screening

The editorial team conducts a preliminary review to assess:

 

Scope relevance

Formatting compliance

Originality and ethical standards

Manuscripts not meeting basic requirements are returned for revision or declined.

 

Timeline: 7–10 days

 

Peer Review Process

Eligible manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review by subject experts. Reviewers evaluate:

 

Academic rigor

Methodology

Original contribution

Clarity and coherence

Authors receive reviewers’ comments for revision where necessary.

 

Timeline: 4–6 weeks

 

Revision and Resubmission

Authors revise their manuscripts according to reviewers’ feedback and resubmit within the specified period.

 

Timeline: 2–3 weeks (Author-dependent)

 

Final Editorial Decision

After satisfactory revision, the editorial board makes the final decision regarding acceptance.

 

Timeline: 7–10 days

 

Copyediting and Proofreading

Accepted manuscripts are edited for language, formatting, references, and consistency. Authors may be asked to approve final proofs.

 

Timeline: 1–2 weeks

 

Publication and Online Release

Finalized articles are published in the scheduled quarterly issue and made available online.

 

Publication Schedule:

 

Issue 1: January–March (Published in March)

Issue 2: April–June (Published in June)

Issue 3: July–September (Published in September)

Issue 4: October–December (Published in December)

Estimated Total Processing Time

 

From submission to publication, the average processing time is:

 

6–8 weeks, depending on:

 

Review duration

Author responsiveness

Revision requirements

Commitment to Quality and Transparency

 

VIJBE is committed to:

 

Timely publication

Ethical research standards

Fair peer review

Academic excellence

The quarterly publication model enables faster dissemination of research while maintaining high scholarly standards.