The typical timeline from manuscript submission to final acceptance is approximately 10–16 weeks. The actual timeline may vary depending on manuscript quality, reviewer availability, revision rounds, ethical or technical checks, editorial workload, and production arrangements.

The peer review stage itself typically takes approximately 6–10 weeks for the first round, although some manuscripts may require a shorter or longer period depending on reviewer availability and manuscript complexity.

从投稿到最终录用的典型周期约为 10–16 周。其中第一轮同行评议通常约为 6–10 周。实际时间可能因稿件质量、审稿人安排、修改轮次、伦理或技术检查、编辑工作量和出版制作安排而有所不同。

The review and publication timeline may be extended when additional checks, reviews, revisions, or clarifications are required.

• The manuscript is incomplete or missing required files, metadata, or declarations;
• The manuscript is not properly anonymized for double-blind review;
• The topic requires highly specialized reviewers;
• Invited reviewers decline or are unavailable;
• Reviewer reports conflict and an additional review is needed;
• Major revision is required;
• Ethics approval, informed consent, data protection, funding, conflict of interest, or AI-use statements require clarification;
• Similarity screening suggests possible plagiarism, duplicate publication, or excessive textual overlap;
• Tables, figures, references, data, legal materials, or supplementary files require correction;
• Production, proofreading, metadata, or issue assignment requires additional verification.

如稿件存在文件不完整、未匿名、审稿人难以匹配、大修、伦理说明不足、查重问题、参考文献或数据材料需核查等情况，审稿和出版时间可能延长。

If revision is requested, the time required depends on the extent of revision and the author’s response. Authors should submit the revised manuscript within the deadline stated in the decision letter or contact the editorial office before the deadline if more time is needed.

A revision submission should normally include:

• A clean revised manuscript;
• A marked or tracked-changes version where requested;
• A point-by-point response letter;
• A clear explanation of how each reviewer and editor comment has been addressed;
• Updated ethics, data, funding, conflict of interest, AI-use, or reference information where applicable;
• A fully anonymized revised file if the manuscript remains under double-blind review.

如需修改，作者应在决定信规定期限内提交修改稿和逐条回复信。如确需延期，应在截止日期前联系编辑部说明情况。

Authors may check manuscript status through the online submission system. If the manuscript has exceeded the expected timeline substantially, authors may contact the JLPCS Editorial Office with the manuscript title and submission ID.

When contacting the editorial office, please include:

• Manuscript title;
• Submission ID, if available;
• Corresponding author name;
• Date of submission;
• Current status shown in the submission system;
• A concise question about the status or expected next step.

作者查询稿件状态时，应提供稿件题名、投稿编号、通讯作者姓名、投稿日期和系统显示状态，以便编辑部准确查询。

JLPCS does not charge a submission fee or peer review fee. The Article Processing Charge applies only after a manuscript has been formally accepted for publication.

APC payment status, waiver requests, institutional background, author identity, nationality, seniority, or academic status do not influence review priority, reviewer selection, editorial decisions, or acceptance.

JLPCS 不收取投稿费或同行评议费。文章处理费仅在稿件正式录用后收取。APC 支付情况、费用减免申请、机构背景、作者身份、国籍、资历或学术地位均不影响审稿优先级、审稿人选择、编辑决定或录用结果。

Questions about review timeline, manuscript status, revision deadlines, reviewer reports, or production timing may be directed to the JLPCS Editorial Office.

有关审稿时间、稿件状态、修改期限、审稿意见或出版制作时间的问题，可联系 JLPCS 编辑部。

Email: [email protected]