Does ''recommended for publication subject to minor revision'' implies aceptance?
It would depend on who made the &quot;recommendation&quot;. If it was a reviewer, then, no, it doesn't imply acceptance. It makes it more likely, but not assured.
An editor can, and sometimes does, reject a paper even with positive recommendations. That might be for business or space reasons, perhaps.
I think the &quot;future steps&quot; is to wait for a final decision from the editor. Or, ask the editor if there is anything more to do.