Peer Review Proses

1. Initial Desk Review

Upon submission, the Managing Editor performs an initial screening of the manuscript. The criteria at this stage include:

  • Scope Fit: Does the article align with Social Sciences, Arts, or Teaching Practice?
  • Plagiarism Check: Manuscripts are screened using Turnitin/iThenticate. A similarity index above 20% may result in immediate rejection.
  • Formatting: Does the paper follow the Tinombala template and APA 7th referencing style?
  • Quality: Is the language clear and the methodology sound?

2. Double-Blind Peer Review

If the manuscript passes the desk review, it is assigned to at least two (2) independent reviewers who are experts in the specific field (e.g., an Art Education paper will be reviewed by an Art specialist and a Pedagogy specialist).

  • Double-Blind: The authors do not know who the reviewers are, and the reviewers do not know the identity of the authors.
  • Review Period: Reviewers are typically given 2–4 weeks to complete their evaluation.

3. Reviewer Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on a standardized form focusing on:

  • Novelty: Does the work provide new insights into education or social science?
  • Methodology: Is the research design, data collection, and analysis rigorous?
  • Literature Review: Is the study grounded in recent and relevant academic works?
  • Multidisciplinary Impact: Does it effectively bridge art/language with social practice?

4. Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the Editor-in-Chief makes one of the following four decisions:

  1. Accept Submission: The paper is ready for publication without changes.
  2. Revisions Required: The author must make minor changes (grammar, adding a few references).
  3. Resubmit for Review: The paper has potential but requires significant changes and a second round of peer review.
  4. Decline Submission: The paper is rejected due to fundamental flaws or lack of contribution.

5. Final Revision and Production

If revisions are required, authors must submit a revised version along with a "Response to Reviewers" document. The Editor verifies that all concerns have been addressed before sending the paper to the layout and copyediting stage.