The timeline for an article to be fully published will likely be different for different journals and papers as it will depend on various factors including:

• The journals production workflow.
• If all necessary information is provided in the source files (if not, you may be contacted regarding missing information).
• How quickly corrections to proofs are returned.
• Whether any further clarification is required regarding the corrections requested.

To find out more about how long on average papers take to reach key the publication stages in production for the specific journal your paper is being published in, please refer the journal metrics in the respective journals Elsevier homepage. Please note that your paper may be published quickly than the time shown in the journal metrics, as this is purely an average.

You will receive notifications via email at regular intervals through out the publication process to keep you updated on your papers progress. When your paper is fully citeable you will receive an email to confirm how your paper can be cited.