Manuscript Submission:

• Authors submit their manuscripts through the online journal management system.
• Manuscripts must adhere to the submission guidelines established by JSAE.

Initial Screening:

• The Editor-in-Chief (EIC) or Associate Editor conducts an initial screening to ensure the manuscript aligns with the scope and focus of the journal.
• Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria will be rejected at this stage.

Plagiarism Check:

• Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are checked for originality using plagiarism detection software.

Reviewer Assignment:

• The EIC or Associate Editor assigns 2-3 reviewers who are experts in the relevant field to review the manuscript.
• Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and must have no conflicts of interest with the authors.

Review Process:

• Reviewers provide detailed feedback on the manuscript, including strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for improvement.
• The review process is double-blind, meaning that the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential.

Editorial Decision:

• Based on the reviewers' reports, the EIC or Associate Editor makes one of the following decisions:
  • Accept without revisions
  • Accept with minor revisions
  • Accept with major revisions
  • Reject
• This decision, along with the reviewers' feedback, is communicated to the authors.

Author Revisions:

• Authors revise their manuscript according to the reviewers' suggestions and upload the revised manuscript through the journal management system.
• Authors must provide a written response to each point raised by the reviewers.

Re-Review:

• The revised manuscript is re-evaluated by the same reviewers (if necessary) or by the editor to ensure all suggestions have been adequately addressed.

Final Decision:

• The EIC or Associate Editor makes the final decision based on the revised manuscript.
• Accepted manuscripts proceed to the publication process.

Publication:

• Accepted manuscripts undergo final editing, including grammar checks, formatting, and reference verification.
• The finalized manuscript is then published in the upcoming issue of the journal.