???? Peer Review Process / Proses Telaah Sejawat

Ensuring the quality, integrity, and credibility of every published article.
Menjamin kualitas, integritas, dan kredibilitas setiap artikel yang diterbitkan.

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???? English Version

All manuscripts submitted to [Journal Aksara Sawerigading] undergo a rigorous and fair double-blind peer review process, meaning that both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other. This review policy aims to ensure the objectivity, transparency, and academic quality of every article published in the journal.

???? Review Stages

1. Initial Screening: The editorial team evaluates the manuscript’s compliance with journal scope, formatting, and ethical standards. Manuscripts failing to meet these requirements are returned to the authors for revision or rejection.
2. Plagiarism Check: Each manuscript is checked using reliable anti-plagiarism software to ensure originality and academic integrity.
3. Peer Review: Manuscripts passing the initial screening are assigned to at least two reviewers who are experts in the relevant field.
4. Review Criteria: Reviewers assess manuscripts based on originality, relevance, methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, clarity, and academic writing quality.
5. Review Decision: The reviewers’ recommendations may result in one of the following decisions:
   • Accepted without revision
   • Accepted with minor revision
   • Revised and resubmitted for further review
   • Rejected
6. Final Decision: The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on reviewers’ comments and the author’s revision responses.
7. Proofreading and Publication: The accepted manuscript is proofread, formatted, and scheduled for publication in the upcoming issue.

???? Reviewer Responsibilities

• Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.
• Maintain confidentiality of all reviewed materials.
• Disclose any conflict of interest prior to accepting a review assignment.
• Suggest relevant works that have not been cited by the author.

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