Peer Review Process of Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat
All manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat undergo a double-blind peer review process managed via the OJS platform.
Review Timeline & Rules
| Aspect / Rule | Details & Guidelines |
|---|---|
| Review Timeframe | Reviewers are given 14 weeks maximum to complete one review round. |
| 1 or 2 Reviewers | Priority is given to the assessment and decision of the first reviewer. |
| 3 Reviewers | Editorial decisions are based on the input and consensus from at least two reviewers. |
| Step | Process Title | Timeline / Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuscript Submission | Author Action | The author submits the manuscript online through the journal portal. |
| 2 | Initial Screening | 1–3 Days | Editor checks scope match, formatting requirements, and plagiarism index. |
| 3 | APC Payment | Author Action | Author completes the Article Processing Charge after passing initial screening. |
| 4 | Peer Review Process | 3–7 Days (Max 14) | Manuscript is assigned to expert reviewers for detailed evaluation. |
| 5 | Review Result Notification | Author Action | Reviewers' feedback and editorial decision are delivered to the author. |
| 6 | Revision & Copyediting | Editorial Team | Author submits revisions, followed by editorial layout and copyediting. |
| 7 | Final Proofreading | Author Confirmation | Author verifies final galley proof, author metadata, and formatting details. |
| 8 | Online Publication | Published | Article is officially assigned a DOI and published online in the current issue. |
Evaluation Criteria
| No | Criteria | Scope & Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relevance | Alignment with the mission of the Journal of Community Engagement. |
| 2 | Contribution | Significance in advancing knowledge, providing best practices, or sharing lessons learned. |
| 3 | Rigor | Accuracy and appropriateness of methods and implementation. |
| 4 | Readability | Clarity, structure, and flow of information and ideas. |
