Publication Process

Advances in Educational Innovation (AEI) follows a rigorous and transparent publication process to ensure the highest quality of scholarly work. Our process is designed to provide a fair and timely review while maintaining the integrity and academic standards of the journal. Below is an overview of the publication process at AEI:

  1. Submission:

    • Authors submit their manuscripts via the AEI online submission system. Manuscripts must adhere to the journal’s formatting and submission guidelines.
    • Upon submission, authors receive an acknowledgment of receipt.

  2. Initial Screening:

    • The Editor-in-Chief conducts an initial screening to check the manuscript’s alignment with the journal’s scope and basic requirements.
    • Manuscripts that do not meet the basic criteria or are outside the journal’s scope are rejected without further review.

  3. Plagiarism Check:

    • Manuscripts passing the initial screening are checked for plagiarism using plagiarism detection software.
    • Manuscripts with significant plagiarism issues are rejected immediately.

  4. Peer Review:

    • Manuscripts that pass the plagiarism check are assigned to at least two independent reviewers for a double-blind peer review.
    • Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on its originality, methodology, significance, and contribution to the field of educational innovation.
    • Reviewers submit their reports and recommendations to the editor.

  5. Editorial Decision:

    • Based on the reviewers’ feedback, the Editor-in-Chief makes an editorial decision, which can be one of the following:
      • Accept: The manuscript is accepted for publication without further revisions.
      • Minor Revisions: The manuscript requires minor changes. Authors are given a deadline to submit the revised version.
      • Major Revisions: The manuscript requires significant changes. Authors must revise the manuscript and resubmit it for another round of review.
      • Reject: The manuscript is not suitable for publication in AEI.

  6. Revision:

    • Authors who receive a decision requiring revisions must address the reviewers’ comments and submit a revised manuscript by the specified deadline.
    • The revised manuscript may be sent back to the original reviewers for further evaluation.

  7. Final Decision:

    • After satisfactory revisions, the Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision on the manuscript.
    • Accepted manuscripts proceed to the production stage.

  8. Production:

    • The accepted manuscript undergoes copyediting, typesetting, and proofreading to ensure accuracy and clarity.
    • Authors are involved in the proofreading stage to verify the final version of their manuscript.

  9. Publication:

    • The final version of the manuscript is published online in the upcoming issue of AEI.
    • Each published article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for easy citation and access.

  10. Post-Publication:

    • The published articles are indexed in various databases to increase their visibility and impact.
    • Authors are encouraged to share their published work to enhance its reach within the academic community.

Throughout the publication process, AEI maintains a commitment to ethical standards, transparency, and academic excellence. Our goal is to support authors in disseminating high-quality research that contributes to the advancement of educational innovation.