Paper Publishing  Timeline

As a bimonthly journal, JOI publishes six issues per year. We are committed to providing authors with a streamlined, efficient, and constructive publication experience while maintaining the quality of our peer-review and editorial processes.

The general publication timeline for JOI is as follows:

1. Confirmation of Manuscript Submission and Initial Editorial Screening:
Authors will normally receive confirmation of manuscript submission within five business days. During this period, the manuscript will also undergo an initial editorial screening to determine whether it has reached the level of development appropriate for formal peer review. Manuscripts that are promising but not yet sufficiently developed may be returned to the authors with developmental suggestions for substantial improvement before entering the peer-review process. Manuscripts that do not meet JOI’s basic publication requirements may be declined at this stage.

2. Peer Review and Improvement Suggestions:
Manuscripts that successfully pass the initial editorial screening will proceed to peer review. Authors can normally expect to receive the review results and, where appropriate, suggestions for improvement within fourteen days of submission.

3. Revision, Final Acceptance, and Publication:
Following peer review, authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewers’ and editors’ suggestions. Once a manuscript has satisfactorily completed the review and revision process, received final acceptance, and the signed author agreement has been returned to JOI, the manuscript will undergo final editorial preparation in accordance with JOI’s publication format. Accepted articles are generally scheduled for publication on a first-accepted, first-published basis, subject to editorial and issue-planning requirements.

JOI strives to ensure that high-quality research reaches the academic community as promptly as possible. Our goal is to combine rigorous and constructive review with an efficient publication process, enabling authors to share innovative ideas and findings without unnecessary delay.