Have you ever wondered what happens to your paper after you submit it to a journal? This session demystifies the editorial process at the Journal of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education (JOERHE) by tracing the journey from submission to publication. Grounded in our mission to expand OER research and grow scholarship through open access and transparent research practices, we walk attendees through each stage of our editorial workflow. Participants will explore our multilayered review process (desk, editorial, and open peer review) followed by the revision process and final production stages (layout and galley approval). The journal's commitment to open research principles and expanding research on OER shapes every stage of this process, ensuring scholarship remains accessible, reproducible, and community-driven. Whether you are a first-time submitter or a seasoned researcher, this session offers valuable insight into the path your manuscript travels on its way to publication.
Attendees of this session will be able to:- Describe the step-by-step editorial process used by the Journal of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education, from initial submission through final publication.
- Explain how the journal's review and publication process aligns with its mission to expand research and grow scholarship in the field of open educational resources.
- Identify key milestones or decision points in the manuscript journey that authors should understand when submitting to OER-focused academic journals.
- Understand how to prepare a manuscript for submission to the JOERHE.
