The duration of peer review at Aureum Academic Journal (AAJ) depends on manuscript complexity, reviewer availability, and revision requirements. The proposed average manuscript turnaround time is 6–12 weeks.

1. Submission: Authors submit manuscripts through AAJ's online submission system.

2. Initial Assessment: The editorial team examines scope, originality, submission requirements, and ethical compliance.

   • Estimated timeframe: 1–2 weeks

3. Reviewer Assignment: At least two independent qualified reviewers are selected.

   • Estimated timeframe: 1–2 weeks

4. Peer Review: Reviewers evaluate originality, academic quality, methodology, relevance, and scholarly contribution through double-anonymous review.

   • Estimated timeframe: 1–2 weeks

5. Editorial Decision: The responsible editor evaluates reviewer recommendations and decides whether the manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected.

   • Estimated timeframe: 1–2 weeks

6. Revision (if required): Authors address reviewer comments and submit revised manuscripts. Additional review rounds may be required.

   • Estimated timeframe: 1–2 weeks

7. Final Decision: The editor examines revisions and communicates the final decision.

   • Estimated timeframe: 1–2 weeks

8. Publication (if accepted): Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting, proofreading, typesetting, and online publication.

   • Estimated timeframe: 2–3 months, depending on the publication schedule.

These timeframes are estimates and may vary according to editorial workload, reviewer responses, and manuscript requirements.