Editorial Process
Journal Information
Editorial Process
The editorial process at Xplore Environment: An International Journal is designed to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and ethically sound research. We follow a rigorous, transparent, and fair peer review
1. Manuscript Submission
Authors submit manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system or designated email.
All submissions must comply with the Author Guidelines regarding format, structure, and ethical standards.
A confirmation email is sent upon successful submission.
2. Initial Screening
The Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editors conduct an initial evaluation.
Manuscripts are screened for:
- Relevance to the journal’s aims and scope
- Originality and novelty
- Language quality and clarity
- Adherence to submission guidelines
Manuscripts failing to meet the basic criteria may be desk rejected at this stage.
3. Plagiarism Check
All submissions undergo plagiarism detection using standard plagiarism-checking software.
Manuscripts with high similarity or suspected academic misconduct are rejected immediately.
4. Peer Review Process
Manuscripts passing initial checks are sent for double-blind peer review.
At least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field are invited.
Reviewers assess the manuscript for originality, scientific rigor, clarity, and contribution to the field.
Review outcomes include:
- Accept as is
- Minor revisions required
- Major revisions required
- Reject
5. Author Revision
Authors receive reviewers’ comments and are asked to revise the manuscript accordingly.
Revised manuscripts must be submitted within the specified deadline, along with a response letter addressing reviewer feedback.
6. Final Decision
The Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with Associate Editors, makes the final decision based on reviewer recommendations and revisions.
Decisions are communicated to authors via email.
7. Copyediting and Proofreading
Accepted manuscripts undergo professional copyediting to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
Proofs are sent to authors for final corrections before publication.
8. Publication
The final version of the article is published online open access.
Each article is assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) for permanent citation and indexing.
9. Post-Publication
Published articles are promoted through the journal’s website, indexing databases, and social media platforms.
Authors are encouraged to share and disseminate their work widely.
Editorial Integrity
The journal strictly follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
All decisions are based solely on the scholarly merit of the work, free from bias or conflict of interest.