Authors whose article they want to be evaluated for the expedited process should submit precise, new discoveries of exceptional and urgent importance. Even highly significant but complex research will not be eligible because it is unlikely that reviewers could complete them in a timely manner. It is anticipated that fast-track manuscripts will be accepted for publication in almost their original format. Significantly revised manuscripts won’t meet the requirements for expedited processing.
Submission procedure
A. Explain in the cover letter why you are requesting fast-track review.
B. Explicitly state whether there is any overlap with already published or submitted work.
Fast Track Review Procedure
- After the Initial editorial checking and assigning the manuscript id, within a 10-14 days the Editor-in-Chief will decide whether the paper can enter the fast track.
- If the Editor-in-Chief denies fast-track review, the author is offered the option of having the manuscript placed in the regular review process. Author must respond within a week otherwise the paper will be rejected. The review process and acceptance or rejection of a fast track paper will be decided within 5-6 weeks. This decision is final (rejected manuscripts will not enter the ordinary review process).
- If acceptance requires minor changes they must be performed by the authors within a week.
- Accepted papers will published in the next available issue.
Please write an email to editor@irjms.com regarding the fast-track review process fees before submitting for fast-track manuscripts.