Publication Schedule of Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat

Publication Schedule

Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat (JPM) operates on a biannual publication cycle, releasing two regular issues per year. To ensure a rigorous and timely peer-review process, authors are strongly encouraged to submit their manuscripts well in advance of the target publication month. The official publication schedule and recommended submission deadlines are as follows:

Volume [Year], Issue 1

Publication Month: May

  • Recommended Submission Deadline: November 30 (of the preceding year)
  • Peer Review Period: December – February
  • Revision & Final Proof: March – April
  • Official Publication: Late May

Volume [Year], Issue 2

Publication Month: November

  • Recommended Submission Deadline: May 31 (of the same year)
  • Peer Review Period: June – August
  • Revision & Final Proof: September – October
  • Official Publication: Late November

Standard Publication Timeline

Upon submission, manuscripts undergo a structured evaluation process to maintain the journal's academic integrity and quality standards. The typical timeline includes:

  1. Initial Editorial Screening (1–3 Days or Max 2 Weeks): Verification of manuscript type, formatting compliance, plagiarism check (Turnitin), and scope alignment.
  2. Double-Blind Peer Review (3-7 Days or Max 2 Weeks): Evaluation by at least two independent, subject-matter experts.
  3. Author Revision (2–4 weeks): Authors address reviewer comments and submit a revised manuscript along with a point-by-point response letter.
  4. Final Editorial Decision & Copyediting (2–3 weeks): Final acceptance, language polishing, and layout formatting.
  5. Galley Proof & Publication (1–2 weeks): Author verification of the final proof followed by official online publication and DOI assignment.

Important Note: Submissions received after the recommended deadlines will be considered for the subsequent issue. The editorial board reserves the right to expedite or delay the publication schedule based on the volume of submissions and the complexity of the peer-review process. Authors are advised to monitor their submission status regularly via the OJS dashboard.