Peer Review Process

  1. Manuscript Submission:
  • All manuscripts submitted to the "Jendela Pengetahuan" journal undergo an initial assessment by the editorial team to ensure alignment with the journal's focus and scope and adherence to the submission guidelines.
  • Manuscripts that pass this initial screening are forwarded for peer review.
  1. Review Process:
  • The journal employs a double-blind review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential to maintain objectivity and avoid bias.
  • Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two experts in the relevant field.
  • Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on several criteria, including:
    • Relevance of the topic to the journal's focus and scope.
    • Originality and novelty of the research.
    • Quality of the methodology and analysis.
    • Depth of discussion and contribution to the field.
    • Compliance with research ethics standards.
  1. Review Outcomes:
  • Based on the reviewers' feedback, the editor will make one of the following decisions:
    • Accepted without revision: The manuscript is accepted and scheduled for publication.
    • Accepted with minor revisions: The author must make minor adjustments according to the reviewers' suggestions.
    • Accepted with major revisions: The manuscript requires significant revisions, and once revised, the reviewers will re-evaluate it.
    • Rejected: The manuscript does not meet the journal's standards and cannot be accepted for publication.
  1. Manuscript Revision:
  • Authors requested to revise their manuscripts must submit the revised version within the specified timeframe.
  • The reviewers or the editor will review the revised manuscript again to ensure that all feedback has been adequately addressed.
  1. Final Decision:
  • The editor makes the final decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of a manuscript based on the reviewers' recommendations.
  • The editor is responsible for communicating this decision to the authors, along with relevant comments from the reviewers.
  1. Publication:
  • Accepted manuscripts will undergo further processing, including layout formatting and proofreading, before being published online.
  1. Article Retraction Policy:
  • If post-publication it is discovered that a manuscript violates research ethics, such as plagiarism or data manipulation, the journal reserves the right to retract the article and publicly announce the retraction.