Editorial Setup

The editorial workflow for KCH Chronicles ensures a structured, transparent, and quality-driven process from submission to publication. Below is the detailed breakdown of roles and responsibilities:

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Accepting Editor (Level 1): Minkon Roy
   • Acts as the initial point of contact for all manuscript submissions.
   • Submissions are accepted via email only; phone calls and messages are strictly prohibited.
   • Acknowledges the receipt of submissions and verifies that all essential details have been provided.
     
     
2. Handling Editor (Level 2): Dr. Parag Deb Roy (Associate Chief Editor)
   • Conducts a thorough review and audit of each manuscript to ensure compliance with submission standards.
   • Key verification points include:
     • Article formatting, author details (location, address, Aadhaar card, phone number, email ID), and payment receipt.
     • Ethical considerations.
     • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from a competent authority, if applicable.
     • Plagiarism-free certificate.
     • Declaration of conflicts of interest.
   • Manuscripts meeting all criteria are forwarded to the Chief Editor.
   • Rejections require explicit approval from the Chief Editor.
3. Deciding Editor (Level 3): Dr. Phulen Sharma (Chief Editor)
   • Review the manuscripts alongside the Primary Editorial Boardduring a physical or hybrid meeting.
   • Facilitates decision-making on whether to proceed with or reject submissions.
   • Approved manuscripts are referred to the Subject Refereesfor domain-specific evaluation
     
     
4. Subject Referees (Panel)
   • A pre-formed panel of subject matter experts reviews the scientific and technical rigor of manuscripts.
   • Provides feedback, suggests modifications, or approves manuscripts for publication.
   • Authors are notified of required changes, if any, and must resubmit the revised manuscript within a specified timeframe.
     
     
5. Language Expert
   • Conducts a final review to ensure clarity, grammatical accuracy, and adherence to linguistic standards for publication.
     
     
6. Designer
   • Prepares the approved manuscript for publication in the journal's official format.
     
     
7. Final Publication and Notification
   • Once all steps are completed, the manuscript is published in KCH Chronicles.
   • A formal congratulatory letter and publication confirmation are sent to the author.

Primary Editorial Board

• Minkon Roy: Accepting Editor (Level 1)
• Parag Deb Roy: Associate Chief Editor (Level 2)
• Phulen Sharma: Chief Editor (Level 3)