Publication Process
Publication Process for Applied Health Administration (APPHA)
The publication process for the Applied Health Administration (APPHA) journal is designed to ensure a fair and efficient review and publication of manuscripts. This section outlines the key steps in the publication process.
1. Submission
- Online Submission: Authors must submit their manuscripts through the journal’s online submission system. Manuscripts should be prepared according to the journal’s author guidelines.
- Initial Check: The editorial office will conduct an initial check for compliance with submission guidelines and the journal’s scope.
2. Peer Review
- Review Process: Manuscripts that pass the initial check will undergo a double-blind peer review process, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous. Typically, two to three reviewers will evaluate each manuscript.
- Reviewer Selection: Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the subject matter of the manuscript.
- Review Criteria: Reviewers will assess the manuscript based on originality, significance, methodology, clarity, and adherence to ethical standards.
3. Decision
- Editorial Decision: After the review process, the editor will make a decision regarding the manuscript. Possible outcomes include:
- Accept: The manuscript is accepted for publication without revisions.
- Minor Revisions: The manuscript is accepted pending minor changes.
- Major Revisions: The manuscript requires significant revisions before reconsideration.
- Reject: The manuscript is not suitable for publication in the journal.
- Notification: Authors will be notified of the editorial decision and will receive feedback from reviewers (if applicable).
4. Revisions
- Resubmission: If revisions are required, authors must address the reviewers' comments and submit a revised manuscript within the specified timeframe.
- Response to Reviewers: Authors should provide a response letter detailing how they addressed each comment from the reviewers.
5. Final Acceptance
- Final Review: Revised manuscripts will be reviewed by the editor and/or reviewers to ensure that all concerns have been adequately addressed.
- Final Decision: Upon satisfactory completion of revisions, the manuscript will be accepted for publication.
6. Proofreading
- Proofs: Authors will receive a proof of their accepted manuscript for final review. Authors should carefully check the proof for any errors before approving it for publication.
7. Publication
- Open Access: Once approved, articles will be published in the APPHA journal and made available online under an open-access model.
- DOI Assignment: Each published article will receive a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) for easy citation and access.
8. Post-Publication
- Promotion: The journal will actively promote published articles through various channels to increase visibility and readership.
- Archiving: Published articles will be archived in a secure digital repository to ensure long-term access.
9. Contact Information
For questions about the publication process, please contact the editorial office at appha@analysisdata.co.id.