Publication Procedure & Estimated Timelines
(Quarterly Peer-Reviewed Research Journal)
The Wah Academia Journal of International Law and Policy follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and ethical publication standards. The journal is published quarterly, with four issues annually.
Publication Workflow
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Stage |
Activity |
Estimated Timeline |
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1. Manuscript Submission |
Authors submit manuscripts through the journal email/online submission system following journal guidelines. |
Day 1 |
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2. Initial Editorial Screening |
Editorial Office checks formatting, scope relevance, plagiarism, citation style, and ethical compliance. |
3–5 Days |
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3. Editor Evaluation |
Chief Editor/Section Editor evaluates scholarly suitability and originality. |
5–7 Days |
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4. Double-Blind Peer Review |
Manuscript is sent to two or more expert reviewers for academic evaluation. |
3–5 Weeks |
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5. Reviewer Reports & Editorial Decision |
Authors receive one of the following decisions: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject. |
1 Week |
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6. Author Revision Stage |
Authors revise manuscript according to reviewer comments and resubmit. |
1–3 Weeks |
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7. Final Editorial Assessment |
Revised manuscript undergoes final quality and compliance review. |
5–7 Days |
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8. Copyediting & Proofreading |
Language editing, citation verification, formatting, and proof preparation are completed. |
1 Week |
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9. Author Proof Approval |
Final proofs are shared with authors for approval and corrections. |
3–5 Days |
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10. Publication & DOI Assignment |
Article is published online/in print and DOI is assigned. |
Within Scheduled Quarterly Issue |
Estimated Overall Publication Time
|
Publication Route |
Estimated Duration |
|
Standard Publication Process |
8–12 Weeks |
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Fast-Track Review (if applicable) |
4–6 Weeks |
Quarterly Publication Schedule
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Issue |
Submission Deadline |
Publication Month |
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Issue 1 |
January 15 |
March |
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Issue 2 |
April 15 |
June |
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Issue 3 |
July 15 |
September |
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Issue 4 |
October 15 |
December |
Peer Review Policy
The journal follows a double-blind peer review system in which:
- Authors’ identities remain concealed from reviewers.
- Reviewers’ identities remain confidential.
- All submissions are evaluated on originality, relevance, methodological rigor, legal analysis, and contribution to the field of international law and policy.
Publication Ethics
The journal adheres to international publication ethics standards, including:
- Original and unpublished work only
- Zero tolerance for plagiarism
- Proper citation and referencing
- Conflict of interest disclosure
- Ethical research compliance
The journal may use plagiarism detection software before peer review and prior to publication.
Areas of Publication
The journal welcomes original research in areas including:
- International Law
- Human Rights Law
- Constitutional Law
- International Relations & Policy
- Cyber Law
- Environmental Law
- Trade & Investment Law
- Comparative Legal Studies
- Public Policy & Governance
- International Humanitarian Law
- Diplomacy & Global Affairs
Communication with Authors
Authors are regularly informed regarding:
- Submission acknowledgment
- Review progress
- Revision requirements
- Acceptance decisions
- Publication scheduling
Official correspondence is conducted through the journal’s editorial office.
Copyright & Open Access
· Open Access: Publication is Open Access
· Licensing: Creative Commons Attribution License - CC BY- 4.0
Copyrights: The author retains unrestricted copyrights and publishing rights
