PEER REVIEW PROCESS

Peer Review Process

The Peer Review Process is the process by which a journal evaluates the quality of a manuscript before publication. The manuscript is reviewed and commented on by experts in the relevant field. This process aims to assist the editor in determining whether a manuscript should be published in Jurnal DAYA MAS.

The key points of the Peer Review Process are as follows:

• Manuscripts submitted to the journal first undergo an initial screening by the editorial team.

• Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to at least two peer reviewers for evaluation.

• Peer reviewers independently provide recommendations to the journal editor on whether a manuscript should be rejected or accepted, with or without revisions.

• The journal editor considers all feedback from the peer reviewers and makes the final decision to accept or reject the manuscript.

The Peer Review Process in journal publishing essentially serves as a quality control mechanism in which experts evaluate manuscripts to ensure the quality of published work. However, peer reviewers do not make the final decision to accept or reject a manuscript; they provide recommendations to the editor. The authority to make publication decisions rests solely with the journal editor or editorial board.

How Does It Work?

When a manuscript is submitted to the journal, it is assessed to determine whether it meets the submission requirements. If it does, the editorial team selects potential peer reviewers with relevant expertise to conduct a peer review and provide recommendations. Jurnal DAYA MAS recognizes the following four types of peer review:

• Single-blind: The reviewers know the authors' identities, but the authors do not know who reviews their manuscripts, unless the reviewers choose to sign their review reports.

• Double-blind: The reviewers do not know the authors' identities, and the authors do not know the identities of the reviewers.

• Open peer review: The authors know the identities of the reviewers, and the reviewers know the identities of the authors. If the manuscript is accepted, the signed review reports are published alongside the article.

• Transparent peer review: The reviewers know the authors' identities, but the authors do not know who reviews their manuscripts unless the reviewers choose to sign their reports. If the manuscript is accepted, the anonymous review reports are published alongside the article.

Why Peer Review?

Peer review is an integral part of scholarly publishing that helps establish the validity and credibility of a manuscript. Peer reviewers are experts who voluntarily contribute their time and expertise to help improve the manuscripts they evaluate.

Steps in the Peer Review Process

1. Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts to Jurnal DAYA MAS. Submissions are generally made through the journal's online submission system or, where applicable, by email.

2. Editorial Screening

The editorial team checks the manuscript to ensure that it complies with the journal's template and formatting requirements. At this stage, the manuscript's academic quality is not yet evaluated in detail.

3. Assessment by the Editor-in-Chief

The Editor-in-Chief assesses whether the manuscript is suitable for the journal, sufficiently original, and of interest to its readership. If it does not meet these criteria, the manuscript may be rejected without further review.

4. Invitation to Peer Reviewers

The editor sends invitations to individuals who have the appropriate expertise to review the manuscript.

5. Response to the Invitation

Prospective reviewers consider the invitation in light of their expertise, potential conflicts of interest, and availability. They then accept or decline the invitation. If they decline, they may suggest alternative reviewers whenever possible.

6. Peer Review

Reviewers allocate time to read the manuscript several times, develop an initial assessment, and prepare detailed, point-by-point comments. They then submit their review reports to the journal, recommending acceptance, rejection, or revision before the manuscript can be reconsidered.

7. Evaluation of Review Reports

The editor considers all submitted review reports before making an overall decision. If the reviewers' opinions differ substantially, the editor may invite additional reviewers to obtain further opinions before reaching a decision.

8. Communication of the Decision

The editor sends an email to the authors communicating the editorial decision and including relevant comments from the reviewers.

9. Next Steps

If the manuscript is accepted, it proceeds to the production stage. If the manuscript is rejected or returned for revision, the authors are asked to revise it in accordance with the reviewers' comments, which are intended to help improve the manuscript.

Reviewers are also notified of the outcome of the revision process. If the manuscript undergoes further revision, the reviewers may be asked to evaluate the revised version. However, if only minor revisions are required, the editor may assess the changes without sending the manuscript back to the reviewers.