When the call for papers is scheduled for publication, a publication date is assigned to the issue. It is extremely important that the issue remain on schedule from that point forward.
| Issue Item | Months Allotted | Fictitious Date |
|---|---|---|
| Proposal Submitted | January 1999 | |
| Proposal Approved, Call Prepared | 1 | February 1999 |
| Call Published | 2-3 | April 1999 |
| Manuscripts - First Submittal | 4-5 | September 1999 |
| Review Process Completed | 2 | November 1999 |
| Accept/Reject - Final Manuscripts | 2 | January 2000 |
| Guest Editorial, Table of Contents | January 2000 | |
| Submit Issue to IEEE | 1 | February 2000 |
| Publication of Issue | 4 | June 2000 |