- Submission. Authors submit through the online form and receive a manuscript ID and a private status link by email.
- Desk review. The editors check the manuscript’s fit with the journal and its readiness for review.
- Peer review. Suitable manuscripts are sent to at least two independent reviewers under double-blind review.
- Decision. The editors decide to accept, request revisions or reject, and send the authors a decision letter with the reviewers’ comments.
- Revision. Authors revise their manuscript and explain their changes in a response letter. Revised manuscripts may be reviewed again.
- Acceptance. Once accepted, authors are asked to confirm the final version and the licence.
- Production. The article is copy-edited and typeset, and the authors check and approve the proofs.
- Publication. The article is published online in an issue, with its own page, a PDF and citation information.
Authors can follow every stage on their private status page, and are emailed when the status of their manuscript changes.