Chirantan runs two review tracks, matched to submission type.
Track A - Creative & Reflective (poetry, short stories, essays): initial screening (2-3 days) for thematic relevance and basic quality, then review by a 2-member Creative Editorial Panel for thematic connection to Indian philosophical, spiritual or cultural traditions, literary/artistic merit, originality and voice, and sensitivity in portrayal of cultural material. Not double-blind. Outcomes: accept / suggested revisions / not accepted. Typical total timeline: 2-3 weeks.
Track B - Academic (original research, review articles, case studies, short communications, book reviews, conference reports): initial editorial screening (3-5 days) for scope fit, plagiarism and formatting; manuscripts passing screening are anonymised and sent to two independent reviewers for double-blind review (3-4 weeks) assessing originality and contribution, methodological rigor, clarity, citation quality, and cultural sensitivity. A third independent reviewer is consulted if the two disagree significantly. Outcomes: accept / minor revisions / major revisions / reject. Final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief or a designated Section Editor. Typical total timeline: 4-6 weeks to first decision.
A submission's track is fixed by its type at the time of submission and does not change afterwards.
Chirantan does not offer expedited, fast-track or paid priority review at any stage. Every submission goes through the same track-appropriate process on the same timeline, regardless of urgency requested.