Peer Review Policies

Bio-Pedagogi: Jurnal Pembelajaran Biologi aligns its peer review policies with the best practices established by industry-leading publishers, such as Nature, Springer, and Elsevier. The journal employs a double-blind peer review process; consequently, the identities of both authors and reviewers remain confidential throughout the evaluation. It is the sole responsibility of the authors to ensure their manuscript and all supplementary materials are fully anonymized prior to submission.

  • All identifying information, including author names and affiliations, must be completely redacted from the Main Manuscript and all accompanying files (e.g., figures or supplementary material).

  • The Title Page must be submitted separately and include the manuscript title, abstract, the names and affiliations of all authors, the corresponding author's full contact details, and any necessary acknowledgments, disclosures, or funding statements.

  • Authors should avoid citing their own work in a way that could reveal their identity.

Initial Review

  • The submitted manuscript is first reviewed by the Editorial Board.
  • The Editorial Board is responsible for determining if a manuscript meets the following mandatory criteria: suitability for the journal's scope, methodological soundness, adherence to the template, and passing the plagiarism check.
  • The Editorial Board has the authority to make minor changes to the manuscripts that do not concern the results and findings, including but not limited to: shortening the title, redistributing keywords, or resizing the graphics.
  • The Editorial Board reserves the right to request major revisions or reject a manuscript entirely on the grounds of fatal errors or suspected academic dishonesty.
  • Editorial Board is responsible for the selection of papers and the selection of reviewers.
  • Manuscripts not adhering to the guideline and template will be returned for revision without review.

Double-Blind Review Process

  • Manuscripts will be reviewed by at least two anonymous reviewers.
  • Reviewers are unaware of the identity of the authors, and authors are also unaware of the identity of reviewers.
  • The reviewers' comments are then sent to the authors for necessary actions and responses.
  • The decision proposed by the reviewer will be evaluated in the editorial board meeting.
  • Reviewing process will consider novelty, objectivity, method, scientific impact, conclusion, and references.
  • Final acceptance of a manuscript is determined by the Editorial Board, taking into consideration the totality of the peer review reports and subsequent author revisions.
  • Section Editor will send the final decision regarding the submission to the corresponding author based on the reviewer’s recommendation.
  • Editorial Board shall protect the confidentiality of all material submitted to the journal and all communications with reviewers. 

Review Outcomes

  • The final publication decision rests with the Editor and is based upon the comprehensive input derived from the peer review process.
  • The review process will take approximately 4 to 10 weeks.
  • Decision categories include:

    • Rejected: The manuscript will not proceed to publication. Authors are not permitted to resubmit a revised version of the manuscript, but they are free to withdraw the submission and seek publication in another venue;

    • Resubmit for Review: The manuscript requires significant changes, and the revised version must undergo a second, full round of peer review;

    • Accepted with Revisions: Authors are required to implement all necessary revisions based on the reviewers' and Editor's feedback, and must resubmit the revised manuscript within the stipulated time frame. Failure to upload the revisions by the deadline will result in the rejection of the submission. The Editor will then review the revised manuscript to confirm that the changes fully address the reviewers' feedback;

    • Accepted: Accepted manuscripts will be published without further modification.

Correspondences

  • All correspondence regarding the manuscript is addressed to the Editor and cc to: biopedagogi@fkip.uns.ac.id. 
  • Messaging Applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, or LINE can be used for easy communication.
  • The editor will direct all correspondence to the lead or corresponding author.
  • The corresponding author is responsible for sharing communications with other authors.
  • Beyond communication regarding review, manuscripts received for publication may require additional correspondence to complete copying and editing of layouts.

Production

  • Copyediting: All accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting to ensure grammatical accuracy, technical clarity, structural coherence, and full adherence to the journal’s mandated style and formatting guidelines.
  • Proofreading: The edited manuscript is proofread to correct any typographical or formatting errors.
  • Formatting: The final version of the manuscript is formatted for publication, including layout adjustments and integration of any figures or tables.

Publication

  • Final Approval: The final version of the manuscript is reviewed and approved by the editor-in-chief or managing editor.
  • Online Publication: The manuscript is published online through the OJS platform. It is made available to readers and indexed in relevant databases.
  • Archiving: The published article is archived according to the journal’s digital archiving policy, ensuring long-term access and preservation.

Post-Publication

  • Promotion: The journal may promote the published article through various channels, including social media, newsletters, or academic networks.
  • Author Feedback: Authors may receive feedback from readers and can address any post-publication queries or corrections if necessary.