Publication Process

1. Call for Papers

Calls for papers are disseminated through the CPSC website, IJAPT website, CPSC social media platforms, and mailing list.

2. Submission of Research Manuscript

Authors must submit their manuscripts within the prescribed deadline.

3. Initial Screening of Submitted Manuscripts

The Editorial Team screens all submitted manuscripts to ensure alignment with IJAPT's focus and scope.

4. Notification of Screening Results

Authors are informed of the screening results within two weeks after the submission deadline. Manuscripts that do not meet the criteria are rejected, while qualified submissions proceed to peer review.

5. Double-Blind Peer Review

Reviewers evaluate the manuscripts using set criteria and are given two weeks to complete the review, recommending: accept without revision; accept with minor revision; accept upon major revision; or reject.

6. Dissemination of Peer Review Results

The Managing Editor informs the authors of the review status. Editors may directly revise manuscripts given minor revisions; major revisions are sent back to the author.

7. Final Review and Quality Checks

Accepted manuscripts undergo final proofreading and are checked for plagiarism and AI usage using authorized tools.

8. Notice of Acceptance

The Editorial Team notifies the author(s) through an official acceptance letter, including the publication fee payment procedure. The corresponding author submits consent for publication and proof of payment.

9. DOI Registration

The metadata of accepted manuscripts is registered in a journal repository for DOI generation.

10. Publication and Dissemination

Articles are published on the official IJAPT website and circulated to stakeholders.