Pathophysiology of Cell Injury Journal (PCIJ) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal publishing original research, reviews, and clinical studies across all aspects of cell injury. Editors prioritize timely, fair decisions; if a manuscript is not suitable, we endeavor to decline quickly so authors can submit elsewhere. If a manuscript is intended for publication, we work with authors to proceed without unnecessary delay.
1 · Submission
Manuscript submitted via BM-Publisher platform; automated checks (files, format, metadata).
Day 0
2 · Editorial Triage
Scope fit, originality, ethics statements, and plagiarism screen.
~ 3–7 days
3 · Reviewer Assignment
Double-blind peer review with ≥2 experts; invitations & confirmations.
~ 5–10 days
4 · Peer Review
Methodology, statistics, and ethics evaluated; consolidated reports to editor.
~ 21–28 days
5 · First Decision
Accept / Minor / Major revision / Reject; clear, actionable comments to authors.
within 7 days post-reviews
6 · Revisions
Authors respond to comments; major revisions may undergo re-review.
~ 14–30 days (author-dependent)
7 · Acceptance & Production
Copyediting, typesetting, author proofs, Crossref DOI registration.
~ 7–15 days
8 · Online-First & Issue
Article appears in “Recent Articles”; added to the next issue at closure.
Immediate after proofs
Editorial Policy on Timeliness
- Editors strive to process manuscripts rapidly within available resources.
- Planned delays (e.g., special issue coordination) are discussed with authors in advance.
- When not proceeding, editors aim to provide an early, clear decision to support author resubmission elsewhere.
Issue Publication Schedule
| Mode | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Online-First | Upon acceptance & proof approval | Published immediately in Recent Articles with active DOI |
| Current Issue | June 30 | All accepted articles to date compiled into the June issue |
| Current Issue | December 30 | All accepted articles to date compiled into the December issue |
Frequency: Semiannual (Biannual). New articles appear online promptly after acceptance; the complete issue is released on June 30 and December 30.
