Editorial and Publishing Process

At Archives of Educational and Behavioral Sciences (AEBS), we prioritize a publishing process that is transparent, fair, and academically rigorous. Each submission follows a structured editorial pathway designed to protect scholarly integrity, ensure ethical compliance, and provide timely communication with authors.

 

Initial Editorial Screening

Once a manuscript is submitted, the editorial office:

  • Checks compliance with the Author Guidelines and formatting requirements

  • Verifies the inclusion of ethical declarations (e.g., IRB approval, informed consent where applicable)

  • Confirms the fit with the journal’s aims and scope

Submissions that do not meet these requirements may be returned to authors for correction or desk rejected without external review.

Timeline: Typically within 3–7 days of submission

 

Double-Blind Peer Review

AEBS operates a double-blind peer review system, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.

  • Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field

  • Reviewers assess: originality, methodological soundness, contribution to the field, ethical standards, and clarity of presentation

  • In cases of conflicting reports, additional reviewers may be invited

Timeline: Initial decision usually within 4–6 weeks

 

Editorial Decision

After peer review, the Editor-in-Chief (with input from the handling editor) issues one of the following decisions:

  • Accept

  • Minor revision

  • Major revision

  • Reject

Authors receive:

  • A decision letter summarizing the outcome

  • Anonymous reviewer feedback

  • Clear instructions for revisions when applicable

Timeline for revision: Normally 2–4 weeks, depending on the extent of revisions required

 

Revised Submission & Final Evaluation

  • Revised manuscripts are checked to ensure that reviewer and editorial feedback has been fully addressed

  • Minor revisions may be reviewed by the handling editor only, while major revisions may require re-review

  • Final acceptance is determined by the Editor-in-Chief

 

Copyediting and Proofing

Once accepted:

  • Manuscripts undergo professional copyediting for clarity, style, and reference accuracy

  • Authors receive proofs for review and final corrections

  • Major content changes are not permitted at this stage

Timeline: Usually 1–2 weeks from acceptance to proof approval

 

Online Publication

Finalized articles are:

  • Published online-first, with DOIs assigned via Crossref

  • Added to the relevant issue archive

  • Made fully accessible as open access content

 

Indexing and Archiving

All published articles are:

  • Assigned DOIs for permanent identification

  • Preserved through LOCKSS/PKP PN archiving for long-term availability

  • Shared with indexing databases as soon as eligibility requirements are met

 

Ethical Oversight

AEBS adheres to the ethical principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

  • Allegations of plagiarism, duplicate submission, or research misconduct are investigated using COPE procedures

  • Authors, reviewers, and editors are all expected to uphold the highest ethical standards at every stage of the publishing process