The in-house developed publishing system at RITHA Publishing House is a platform designed to streamline the entire editorial & publishing process from manuscript submission to final publication. This robust system integrates multiple functionalities to ensure efficiency, quality control, and ease of use for authors, reviewers, and editors.
Key features of the RITHA Publishing House editorial & publishing system include:
Submission Process
Authors can submit their manuscripts using oficial email address of the journal or book editor/publishing editor or using the form Submit Manuscript from webpage.
Submit us the manuscripts using these official email addresses, as follows:
⦁ Publishing in Journals: journals@ritha.eu
⦁ Publishing in Journal of Applied Economic Sciences: jaes_secretary@yahoo.com
⦁ Publishing in Book Series: books@ritha.eu
⦁ All other topics: office@ritha.eu
The system guides the submitted manuscript to the editorial proces through each step, from initial submission to uploading supplementary materials, ensuring all necessary information is provided.
Review Management
The in-house developed publishing system features a comprehensive review management module, ensuring an efficient and rigorous peer review process. This module facilitates a double-blind review system, automatically assigning manuscripts to qualified reviewers based on their expertise. Reviewers can access, evaluate, and provide feedback on submissions through an intuitive interface, while editors monitor the progress and manage communications seamlessly. Automated notifications keep all parties informed of important milestones, such as submission receipt, review completion, and editorial decisions, enhancing the overall efficiency and transparency of the review process.
Detailed Tracking and Notifications
Authors, reviewers, and editors receive real-time updates on the status of manuscripts. The system automatically sends notifications for key milestones, as follow: 1. Authors receive immediate confirmation that their manuscript has been successfully; 2. Potential reviewers are promptly notified when they are invited to review a manuscript, ensuring a swift initiation of the review process; 3. Once a reviewer accepts the invitation to review, both the author and editor are informed, indicating that the manuscript is under active review; 4. Reviewers are reminded of deadlines and notified upon completion of their reviews, and authors are informed that the review process is moving forward; 5. Editor in Chief receives notifications once reviews are completed, allowing them to make informed decisions. Subsequently, authors are notified of the editorial decision, whether it be acceptance, revision, or rejection; 6. If revisions are required, authors are immediately informed of the needed changes and the timeline for resubmission; 7. Upon the final decision, all parties are notified, concluding the submission process.
Template and Guideline Integration
The system includes integrated templates and guidelines for authors, ensuring consistency in manuscript preparation. These resources are easily accessible, promoting adherence to the books & journal’s standards.
Advanced Data Management
The platform supports secure storage and management of all submitted data, including manuscripts, review comments, and editorial notes. It ensures data integrity and confidentiality, complying with relevant data protection regulations.
Publication Workflow Automation
Post-acceptance, the system automates the production workflow, including copyediting, formatting, and typesetting. This reduces the time to publication and maintains high-quality output.
Analytics and Reporting
Editors have access to comprehensive analytics and reporting tools, providing insights into submission trends, review efficiency, and publication metrics. These tools track the review process, including the time taken for reviewers to accept invitations, complete reviews, and the overall time from submission to decision. Identifying bottlenecks, editors can implement measures to enhance the speed and quality of the review process. Additionally, editors can analyze acceptance rates over time, by topic, or by author demographics, offering insights into the journal's selectivity and the quality of submissions. This helps in maintaining the journal’s standards and reputation.
Reporting tools also provide information on the geographical distribution, institutional affiliations, and academic backgrounds of submitting authors, aiding in understanding the diversity and inclusivity of the journal's contributor base. The continuous feedback loop provided by these tools supports strategic planning, resource allocation, and the overall growth and improvement of the journal(s) and book(s).