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Question 1

The Life Cycle of Knowledge

Answer 1

Get an idea; perform a research project.
Present research at a conference (lecture, poster). Usually happens very quickly. (< 6 months)
Prepare and submit a manuscript for publication (< 6 months)
Peer review, revision (6 months - 1 year)
Publication (1 - 2.5 years)
[ replication, verification ] (1.5 years)
References in other journal articles (1 - 2 years)
References in books (3 - 5 years)

Question 2

Publication Process

Answer 2

Prepare and submit the manuscript
Editor evaluates suitability
The manuscript will be rejected or distributed the manuscript for peers to review
If rejected, you can submit your manuscript to a different journal
You can also revise your methodology and rerun the study.
The editor evaluates the reviews and makes the final decision. It can still lead to rejection.
The author is sent peer review comments and will revise the manuscript
The author resubmits the manuscript and sends it back to peer reviewers.
The manuscript is accepted.
The author reviews and edits proofs of the manuscript.
The paper appears in the journal.