Editorial Process
From submission to publication: transparent and rigorous At Pro-Metrics, we follow structured workflows that guarantee integrity, transparency, and academic quality. While peer review and ethical oversight are common to all, the process differs according to the type of publication: journals, book series & edited volumes, individual books, or conference proceedings.
Journals
Submission & Initial Checks
- Manuscripts are submitted via each journal’s platform.
- The editorial office verifies:
- Scope alignment
- Formatting compliance
- Plagiarism screening
- Ethical considerations
Peer Review
- Double-blind peer review with at least two reviewers.
- For regular issues, the Editor-in-Chief assigns reviewers.
- For special issues, the Editor-in-Chief appoints a Guest Editor, who assigns reviewers.
Decision & Revisions
- The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision in all cases.
- Authors submitting revised manuscripts must provide a detailed response to reviewer comments.
Production, Archiving & Publication
- Authors sign a publication agreement and, if applicable, complete APC payments before production.
- Articles are copyedited, typeset, assigned DOIs, and archived in CLOCKSS/LOCKSS.
- Published in open access on the journal site.
Distribution & Indexing
- Metadata is registered for indexing in relevant databases.
- Content is disseminated through repositories, institutional networks, and social media.
Visual Workflow: Download the infographic for the Journal Editorial Process .
Templates for Authors
Book Series & Edited Volumes
Proposal & Initial Checks
- Proposals are reviewed by the Series Editor (for series volumes) or the Collection Editor (for standalone volumes).
- The editorial office ensures compliance with:
- Formatting requirements
- Plagiarism screening
- Ethical standards
Peer Review
- Chapters undergo double-blind peer review.
- The Volume Editor manages the review process.
- For series volumes: the Series Editor makes the final decision.
- For standalone edited volumes: the Volume Editor accepts chapters under the supervision of the Collection Editor.
Production, Archiving & Publication
- Authors and editors sign a publication agreement before production.
- Accepted chapters are edited, typeset, assigned DOIs, and included in the volume.
- Volumes receive an ISBN; metadata is registered.
- Content archived in CLOCKSS/LOCKSS.
- Digital publication (OA chapters); print availability depends on the agreement.
Distribution & Indexing
- Distributed through the Pro-Metrics Bookstore, academic aggregators, and partner platforms.
- Indexed in relevant directories and databases.
Visual Workflow: Download the infographic for the Book Series & Edited Volumes Process
Templates for Editors
Individual Books
(Monographs, Textbooks, Illustrated Works)
Proposal & Initial Checks
- The Collection Editor evaluates proposals.
- The editorial office verifies:
- Scope alignment
- Formatting compliance
- Plagiarism and ethical checks
Peer Review
- Double-blind peer review for research monographs and textbooks.
- Illustrated/public-facing books reviewed for accuracy and relevance.
- The Collection Editor assigns reviewers and makes the final decision.
Production, Archiving & Publication
- Authors sign a publication agreement before production.
- Manuscripts are copyedited, typeset, assigned an ISBN/DOI, and archived in CLOCKSS/LOCKSS.
- Digital publication is standard; print availability depends on the agreement.
Distribution & Indexing
- Distributed via the Pro-Metrics Bookstore, Amazon KDP, Kobo, eLibro, and partner platforms.
- Indexed in relevant bibliographic databases.
Visual Workflow: Download the infographic for the Individual Books Process.
Templates for Authors
Conference Proceedings & Abstracts
Proposal & Initial Checks
- Proposals may be submitted before or after the event.
- Before: evaluated by the Collection Editor; the Proceedings Editor manages submissions and reviews on Pro-Metrics platforms.
- After: organizers must provide evidence of peer review conducted within the event.
- The editorial office verifies formatting, ethics, and plagiarism checks.
Peer Review
- Proceedings managed on the Pro-Metrics platforms follow a double-blind peer-review process.
- Externally reviewed proceedings require documentation that has been validated by the editorial office.
- The Proceedings Editor makes the final decision.
Production, Archiving & Publication
- Authors and editors sign a publication agreement before production.
- Papers or abstracts are edited, typeset, assigned an ISBN/DOI, and archived in CLOCKSS/LOCKSS.
- Published digitally; print availability depends on the agreement.
Distribution & Indexing
- Distributed through the Pro-Metrics Bookstore, repositories, and aggregators.
- Indexed in conference proceedings directories and relevant databases.
Visual Workflow: Download the infographic for the Conference Proceedings
Templates for Proceedings
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