This guide explains the main production phases for journal articles, from submission through publication. Each phase outlines what authors, reviewers, editors, and production staff are asked to do, and how these steps help ensure a clear, transparent, and high-quality publication process.
The phases are designed to support both scholarly integrity and author success. Articles move through requirements checks, peer review, rights agreement selection, formatting, copyediting, final typesetting, and publication. At each stage, authors may be asked to review information, respond to queries, approve changes, or provide missing materials.
Common Ground’s publishing model also includes a community dimension. Authors are encouraged to share and promote their published work through their CGScholar profile, Research Network community, institutional networks, and personal or professional channels. This helps extend the reach of the article, connect scholarship with relevant readers, and contribute to an active community of researchers and practitioners.