Peer Review Process

The peer review process for "Ukanus: Indonesian Journal of Economics and Business" involves several key steps to ensure the quality and integrity of the published research. Here's a detailed description of the process:

Submission and Initial Screening

  1. Manuscript Submission: Authors submit their manuscripts electronically through the journal's submission system.
  2. Initial Screening: The editorial team conducts an initial screening to ensure the manuscript fits the journal's scope and adheres to basic submission guidelines (formatting, originality, plagiarism check).

Peer Review Process

  1. Assignment to Editor: If the manuscript passes the initial screening, it is assigned to an editor with expertise in the subject area.
  2. Reviewer Selection: The editor selects two or more independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. Reviewers are chosen based on their knowledge, experience, and ability to provide an unbiased review.
  3. Review Invitation: Reviewers are invited to review the manuscript. If they accept, they proceed with the review; if they decline, other reviewers are invited.
  4. Review Process: Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on criteria such as originality, methodology, clarity, significance, and adherence to ethical standards. They provide detailed feedback and recommendations (accept, minor revisions, major revisions, or reject).

Editorial Decision

  1. Editor’s Decision: The editor reviews the feedback from the reviewers and makes an initial decision. If there are conflicting recommendations, the editor may seek additional reviews or make a judgment based on the available reviews.
  2. Author Revision: If revisions are required, the manuscript is returned to the authors with detailed feedback. Authors must revise the manuscript and resubmit it for further review.
  3. Second Round of Review: The revised manuscript may be sent back to the original reviewers for further evaluation. This process may repeat until the manuscript meets the journal's standards.

Final Decision and Publication

  1. Final Decision: The editor makes the final decision (accept or reject) based on the revised manuscript and reviewers' final recommendations.
  2. Copyediting and Proofreading: Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting and proofreading to ensure clarity, coherence, and consistency. Authors may be asked to approve the final version.
  3. Publication: The manuscript is published in an upcoming issue of the journal and made available online.

Post-Publication

  1. Post-Publication Review: The published work may be subject to post-publication review and commentary. Authors may respond to comments and engage with the academic community.