Editorial Workflow

Central Asian Cancer Sciences (CACS)

A transparent overview of the manuscript journey from submission to publication.

From Submission to Publication

  1. Step 1 of 7
    01

    Submission

    Manuscript submitted via the online system (OJS).

    Day 1 SUBMISSION
  2. Step 2 of 7
    02

    Initial Editorial Check

    Completeness, formatting and ethics approval.

    Within 14 days INITIAL DECISION
  3. Step 3 of 7
    03

    Editor-in-Chief Assessment

    Scope, relevance and scientific quality.

  4. Step 4 of 7
    04

    Double-Blind Peer Review

    At least two independent expert reviewers (plus statistical or methodological review if needed).

    Within 3 weeks FIRST REVIEW DECISION
  5. Step 5 of 7
    05

    Editorial Decision

    Accept, minor revision, major revision, reject and resubmit, or reject.

  6. Step 6 of 7
    06

    Author Revision

    Submit revised manuscript with a point-by-point response.

    Within 10 days TO SUBMIT REVISION
  7. Step 7 of 7
    07

    Production & Publication

    Proofreading and online publication. Authors return page proofs within 10 working days (corrections limited to typographical errors).

    10–15 working days AFTER ACCEPTANCE