After the article is submitted, there will be an initial selection process to evaluate whether the article fits the scope of the journal and is free from plagiarism. If the article passes the initial selection, the editor will look for relevant reviewers. When the reviewer quota is met, the article will enter the peer-review process. The final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of the article will be announced by the editor after all reviews from reviewers have been received and considered.

• The quality of the article content
• The suitability of the article topic to the scope of the journal
• The relevance of the research topic to the theme of the upcoming edition
• The country of origin of the author and the author's contribution in the related scientific field

The process of publishing an article in a Scopus indexed journal usually takes between 3 to 6 months, calculated from the time the article is first submitted until the editor gives the final decision. This time includes the revision process that may be required after review by the reviewers.

Based on our experience, journals with higher rankings such as Q1, Q2, Q3, or Q4 have a more rigorous selection process. However, every author still has the opportunity to be published in these journals, as long as the submitted article meets the quality standards and fits the scope of research expected by the journal.