In this edition of Behind the Book, Divya Jyoti Munjal talks about Journal Publishing Behind the Scenes: Systems, KPIs and the Illusion of Progress, the experiences that inspired it, the recurring operational issues it explores, and how the book looks beyond workflows and KPIs to focus on meaningful improvement and author experience.
Unclear or outdated instructions can create problems long before an article reaches production. When submission guidelines, style guides, and production instructions do not align, the result can be unnecessary queries, corrections, rework, delays, and frustration for authors and production teams.
Does open access change the way a manuscript is evaluated? This article follows the journey of an open access manuscript through editorial assessment, peer review, revision, acceptance, and production, while clarifying the role of APCs in the publication process.
A manuscript status may look like a simple label, but what is actually happening behind it? Follow an article from submission and editorial assessment through peer review, production, proofs, and publication to understand what each stage really means.
A publication delay does not always come from one major problem. Small delays can occur before peer review, during the move to production, or within production itself. Knowing where time is being added can reveal much more than the overall turnaround time.
A copyediting survey score below 4 out of 5 deserves attention, but the number alone cannot explain what went wrong. Here are the practical steps content managers and production editors can take next.
Receiving an acceptance email is an exciting milestone, but it is not the end of the publishing journey. Discover what happens behind the scenes after acceptance and how copyediting, typesetting, proof review, corrections, and quality checks prepare a manuscript for publication.
An unanswered email does more than delay communication. It can create uncertainty, lead to unnecessary follow-up messages, and shape an author's experience of the publishing process. Discover why a simple acknowledgment can make a significant difference.
Author feedback offers valuable insights into how the publishing journey is experienced. Discover why listening to authors can help journal editors, production teams, and publishing professionals create a more transparent, collaborative, and meaningful publishing experience.
What happens after a research paper is submitted to a journal? This article explains the journey from submission to publication and why understanding the publishing process can benefit authors, researchers, editors, and publishing professionals.
