Submission Process

Climate Sustainability & Global Systems (CSGS) | Quarterly Publication (Mar, Jun, Sep, Dec)

 

Step 1: Online Submission

All manuscripts must be submitted via the official online system. Ensure the manuscript is anonymized and all ethical statements (Funding, COI, Data) are included.

 

Step 2: Initial Editorial Screening

3–5 DAYS

Evaluation of scope alignment, formatting compliance, and plagiarism screening. Desk rejections may occur at this stage.

 

Step 3 & 4: Editor Assignment & Reviewer Invitation

An Associate Editor is assigned within 3 days. At least two independent reviewers are confirmed within 7 days based on expertise and diversity.

 

Step 5: Double-Blind Peer Review

14–21 DAYS

Reviewers evaluate originality, methodological rigor, and system-level relevance.

 

Step 6: First Decision

WITHIN 30 DAYS

Decisions: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject. Average time to first decision is 30 days.

 

Step 7 & 8: Revision & Final Decision

Authors provide a point-by-point response. Final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief within an average of 45 days from submission.

 

Step 9: Production & Publication

7–10 DAYS

Copyediting, typesetting, and DOI assignment. Articles are published online-first immediately after proof approval.

First Decision
~30 Days
Final Decision
~45 Days
To Online Publication
45–60 Days

Appeals and Inquiries

Authors may appeal decisions by submitting a written justification based on academic grounds. For status inquiries, please contact the Editorial Office through the journal's official communication channels.