Editorial Process

Editorial Process

Wissira Press, the official academic publishing imprint of Wissira Research Lab LLC (United States), follows a structured, transparent, and internationally recognized editorial process designed to ensure academic excellence, research integrity, editorial independence, and publishing quality. Every manuscript submitted to Wissira Press undergoes a comprehensive editorial workflow before publication. The editorial process is intended to maintain high scholarly standards while providing authors with fair, objective, and constructive evaluation throughout the publication journey.

Editorial decisions are based exclusively on the scholarly merit of the manuscript, originality, methodological rigor, contribution to knowledge, ethical compliance, and relevance to the proposed publication. Commercial considerations, institutional affiliations, nationality, race, gender, religion, political views, or personal relationships never influence editorial decisions.

Stage 1: Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscript, book proposal, edited volume proposal, conference proceedings, textbook, research monograph, or other scholarly work through the Wissira Press submission system or official editorial email.

Each submission should include all required documents, including manuscript files, author details, declaration forms, copyright information, ethical approvals where applicable, and any supplementary materials necessary for editorial assessment.

Stage 2: Administrative Screening

Upon receipt, the Editorial Office performs an initial administrative review to ensure that the submission is complete and complies with the publisher's submission requirements.

The administrative screening verifies:

  • Completeness of manuscript files.
  • Author information and affiliations.
  • Required declarations and permissions.
  • Compliance with formatting guidelines.
  • Language quality and readability.
  • Copyright documentation.
  • Submission eligibility.

Incomplete submissions may be returned to the corresponding author before further processing.

Stage 3: Editorial Assessment

Following administrative screening, the manuscript is assigned to an Editor or Subject Editor for preliminary academic evaluation.

The editor determines whether the submission aligns with the aims, scope, publication objectives, and quality standards of Wissira Press.

The assessment considers:

  • Academic relevance.
  • Originality.
  • Scholarly significance.
  • Research methodology.
  • Innovation.
  • Potential contribution to literature.
  • Suitability for publication.

Submissions that fall outside the publisher's scope or fail to meet minimum scholarly standards may be declined without external review.

Stage 4: Similarity and Integrity Assessment

All manuscripts undergo originality assessment using recognized plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin, iThenticate, or equivalent systems.

Editors evaluate similarity reports together with the manuscript to distinguish acceptable scholarly overlap from potential plagiarism, duplicate publication, inappropriate citation, or unethical publication practices.

Where necessary, authors may be requested to revise the manuscript before further editorial consideration.

Stage 5: Peer Review or Expert Evaluation

Depending upon the publication type, manuscripts may undergo independent academic peer review, editorial review, or expert evaluation by recognized specialists in the relevant discipline.

Review models may include:

  • Double-Blind Peer Review.
  • Single-Blind Peer Review.
  • Expert Editorial Review.
  • Independent Academic Assessment.
  • Invited Expert Review.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts objectively and confidentially while providing constructive recommendations for improving scholarly quality.

Stage 6: Editorial Decision

After considering reviewer recommendations and editorial evaluations, the responsible editor makes one of the following decisions:

  • Accept without Revision.
  • Accept with Minor Revisions.
  • Major Revision Required.
  • Resubmit for Further Evaluation.
  • Reject.

All editorial decisions are supported by academic justification and communicated to the corresponding author.

Stage 7: Author Revision

Where revisions are requested, authors are expected to address all editorial and reviewer comments carefully and submit a revised manuscript together with a detailed response indicating how each comment has been addressed.

Revised submissions may undergo additional editorial assessment or further peer review before a final publication decision is reached.

Stage 8: Final Acceptance

Once the manuscript satisfies all academic, editorial, ethical, and technical requirements, the Editor-in-Chief or designated Academic Editor grants final acceptance for publication.

Authors receive an official acceptance notification together with publication instructions and production schedules.

Stage 9: Production Process

Accepted manuscripts enter the professional publication workflow, which may include:

  • Professional copyediting.
  • Language editing.
  • Grammar and style correction.
  • Technical editing.
  • Reference verification.
  • Typesetting.
  • Interior page design.
  • Book layout preparation.
  • Cover design.
  • Metadata generation.
  • ISBN assignment.
  • DOI registration (where applicable).

Stage 10: Author Proof Review

Before publication, authors receive page proofs for final review. Authors are expected to carefully examine the proofs and report any typographical or formatting corrections within the specified timeframe.

Substantive modifications after proof preparation may not be permitted except under exceptional circumstances.

Stage 11: Publication

Following completion of production and author approval, the publication is officially released in the selected publication formats, including print, digital, eBook, hardcover, paperback, or print-on-demand editions where applicable.

Published works are assigned permanent bibliographic metadata and become available through the Wissira Press publishing platform and selected distribution partners.

Stage 12: Distribution, Indexing, and Preservation

Following publication, Wissira Press undertakes metadata dissemination, digital archiving, long-term preservation, and distribution through appropriate academic platforms, libraries, indexing services, and global distribution partners where applicable.

Published works remain permanently archived to ensure long-term scholarly accessibility and citation.

Editorial Principles

Throughout the editorial process, Wissira Press is guided by the following principles:

  • Editorial Independence.
  • Academic Excellence.
  • Research Integrity.
  • Ethical Publishing.
  • Fair and Objective Evaluation.
  • Confidentiality.
  • Transparency.
  • Professional Editorial Standards.
  • International Publishing Best Practices.
  • Commitment to Long-Term Scholarly Preservation.

By following this structured editorial process, Wissira Press ensures that every publication reflects the highest standards of scholarly quality, editorial professionalism, and international academic publishing excellence.