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.