Review Method

Peer Review Policy for Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Cendekia

The Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Cendekia journal employs a robust online submission and review system to facilitate the process of manuscript submission, peer review, and publication. All submissions to the journal must undergo a thorough peer review process, which adheres to the guidelines outlined below:

 

1. Editorial Board Responsibilities

The Editorial Board of the Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Cendekia journal is responsible for overseeing the entire process of manuscript selection, including the assignment of appropriate reviewers. The editorial team ensures that every manuscript is reviewed fairly and objectively before publication.

 

2. Compliance with Author Guidelines

For a manuscript to be considered for publication, it must comply fully with the journal's Author Guidelines and Manuscript Preparation Instructions. Articles must meet the format and content criteria outlined in the guidelines for further processing.

 

3. Peer Review Process

Each submitted manuscript will undergo a peer review process before being accepted for publication. As a standard practice:

  • Articles will generally be reviewed by at least one independent peer reviewer who has expertise in the subject matter of the manuscript.

  • Manuscripts will be reviewed according to the novelty, objectivity, methodology, scientific impact, conclusions, and the accuracy and relevance of the references used.

  • Reviewers are selected based on their experience in reviewing scholarly works or their specialization in the topic of the manuscript.

 

4. Double-Blind Review

The journal follows a double-blind review process, which ensures complete confidentiality. This means that:

  • Reviewers are not informed about the identity of the authors of the manuscript.

  • Authors do not know the identity of the reviewers, ensuring an unbiased and objective review process.

 

5. Final Decision Based on Reviewer Feedback

Once the review process is completed, the editor will send a final decision regarding the manuscript to the corresponding author, based on the reviewers' recommendations. The decision will fall into one of three categories:

  • Accepted: The manuscript is accepted for publication without changes.

  • Revision: The manuscript is accepted pending revisions suggested by the reviewers. Authors must make the required changes before final acceptance.

  • Rejected: The manuscript is rejected due to major issues such as being out of scope, significant technical flaws, or lack of clarity in the presentation.

 

6. Confidentiality

The Editorial Board is committed to maintaining the confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts and reviewer communications. This confidentiality must be preserved throughout the review and publication process, ensuring that all intellectual property and research are protected.

 

7. Copyright Notice

Before publication, authors are required to sign a Copyright Notice, granting the journal the rights to publish the work and ensuring proper attribution to the authors. This step is essential to protect the legal rights of both authors and the journal.

 

8. Conflict of Interest

Both authors and reviewers are required to disclose any conflicts of interest that may affect the impartiality of the manuscript review process. The Editorial Board will manage these disclosures according to the journal’s policies to maintain integrity and transparency throughout the peer review process.

 

9. Types of Decisions

The journal follows a structured decision-making process, and authors will be informed of the outcome of their manuscript review based on one of the following decisions:

  • Received: The manuscript has been successfully received and is under review.

  • Revision: The manuscript requires revisions before it can be considered for acceptance.

  • Rejected: The manuscript is not suitable for publication, usually due to technical issues, unclear presentation, or lack of relevance to the journal's scope.

 

This policy ensures that all submitted articles are thoroughly reviewed and evaluated to maintain the high academic and scientific standards of Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Cendekia. We appreciate your adherence to these guidelines to ensure a smooth submission and review process.