For Authors
What Happens Next to Your Submission
A transparent, step-by-step guide to what occurs after you submit your manuscript to the Journal of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Sciences — from initial screening through to online publication.
Peer Review ~23 days avg. Single-Anonymized Review Publication ~7 days post-acceptance COPE & ICMJE Compliant
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In-House Quality Check
Upon receipt, all new submissions are assessed by our editorial staff before being sent for external peer review. This initial screening verifies that the manuscript meets the journal's minimum standards for scope, completeness, and ethical compliance. Submissions that do not pass this stage are returned to the authors with guidance.
Screening Criteria
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Declaration of any potential competing interests
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Plagiarism check against published literature
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Appropriate suitability to the stated article type
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Topic within the scope of JCCS
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Adherence to manuscript word count limits
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Presence and completeness of supplementary material
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Ethical considerations, IRB approval, and consent statements
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References, subheadings, keywords, and figure legends
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Quality and resolution of images and figures
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Clarity, grammar, and overall language quality
Timeline
The initial editorial assessment is typically completed within
less than one week of submission. Authors will be notified of the outcome and whether their manuscript will proceed to external peer review.
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External Peer Review
JCCS operates a single-anonymized peer review process — reviewers are anonymous to authors. Submissions that pass the initial quality check are assigned to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers with relevant subject expertise.
Reviewers evaluate the manuscript for scientific rigour, methodological soundness, originality, clinical relevance, and clarity of presentation. Their detailed feedback and recommendations — to accept, revise, or reject — are forwarded to the handling editor.
Timeline
External peer review is typically completed within
less than two weeks. Authors are kept informed of the status of their submission throughout the process.
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Full Submission-to-Publication Timeline
From submission to online publication, the typical process follows these stages:
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Initial Editorial Assessment
Screened for scope, completeness, plagiarism, ethical compliance, and minimum quality standards. Out-of-scope or incomplete submissions are returned without review.
Less than 1 week
2
External Peer Review
Minimum two independent expert reviewers assess scientific rigour, methodology, originality, and clinical relevance. Reviewers provide detailed feedback and a recommendation to the editor.
Less than 2 weeks
3
Editorial Decision
Based on reviewer feedback, the editor communicates one of four decisions: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject. All decisions are accompanied by reviewer comments and, where applicable, guidance for revision.
Less than 1 week
4
Author Revision & Resubmission (if applicable)
If revisions are requested, authors are given a specific timeframe to address reviewer comments point-by-point and resubmit the revised manuscript along with a response letter.
Less than 2 weeks
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Re-review & Final Decision
The revised manuscript is reassessed by the editor and/or original reviewers. A final decision is made based on whether the revisions adequately address all comments and concerns raised.
Less than 1 week
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Acceptance & Production
Upon acceptance, the manuscript enters production — copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading. The corresponding author signs the License to Publish and receives a galley proof for final approval before publication.
3–5 business days
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Online Publication
The article is published online with a permanent DOI, assigned to a journal issue, and immediately freely accessible worldwide under CC BY 4.0. All authors receive the live publication link directly.
~7 days post-acceptance
Average total time from submission to online publication: Four to Five Weeks.
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After Acceptance
Once a manuscript is accepted and production-ready, no further edits to scientific content are possible. Any essential corrections identified after publication will be handled through a formal Corrigendum.
| Step |
What to Expect |
| Acceptance Notification |
Formal acceptance email sent to corresponding author with next-steps instructions |
| License to Publish |
Corresponding author signs and returns the License to Publish Form confirming originality and CC BY 4.0 compliance |
| APC Invoice |
Invoice issued for the Article Processing Charge (USD 1,150). Publication proceeds upon payment confirmation |
| Galley Proof |
Typeset PDF sent for author review. Authors must check carefully for typographical or formatting errors and return within 72 hours |
| Online Publication |
Article published with DOI; live publication link shared with all authors immediately upon going online |
Queries
For any questions regarding the status of your submission or the publication process, contact our editorial office at
editor@cardiologyresearchjournal.com. We respond to all queries within two working days.
