Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to Indonesian Journal of Educational Community Service (IJECS) undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality and integrity. The process is as follows:

  1. Initial Screening
    The editorial team evaluates the submission for compliance with journal scope, formatting, originality (via plagiarism check), and basic quality. Manuscripts that do not meet the minimum criteria will be returned to the authors.

  2. Peer Review Assignment
    Submissions that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise. Both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous during the review process.

  3. Review Process
    Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:

    • Relevance and contribution to the field

    • Clarity of objectives and methodology

    • Depth of analysis and interpretation

    • Quality of writing and structure

    • Originality and ethical standards
      Reviewers provide detailed comments and a recommendation: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.

  4. Editorial Decision
    Based on the reviewers’ feedback, the Editor-in-Chief or Section Editor makes a decision. Authors will receive the reviewers’ comments and the editorial decision.

  5. Revision Stage
    If revisions are requested, authors must revise the manuscript and submit a point-by-point response within the given deadline. Revised submissions may be sent back to reviewers for re-evaluation.

  6. Final Decision and Publication
    After all revisions are satisfactory, the editorial team makes a final decision. Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, layout, and publication.