Peer Review Process

Jurnal Pustaka Sakti applies a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of all published articles.

Review Procedure

The peer review process in Jurnal Pustaka Sakti follows these steps:

  1. Initial Screening
    The editor conducts an initial evaluation to assess the manuscript’s suitability with the journal’s focus and scope, compliance with author guidelines, and originality (including plagiarism checking).

  2. Reviewer Assignment
    Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to two independent reviewers who have expertise relevant to the manuscript’s subject area. The identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential.

  3. Peer Review
    Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on its originality, methodological rigor, clarity, relevance, and contribution to the field. Reviewers provide constructive comments and recommendations.

  4. Editorial Decision
    Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editor makes one of the following decisions: accept, minor revision, major revision, or reject.

  5. Revision Process
    Authors are required to revise their manuscripts according to the reviewers’ and editor’s comments and submit the revised version within the specified time.

  6. Final Decision
    The editor evaluates the revised manuscript and makes the final decision regarding publication.

Confidentiality and Objectivity

All manuscripts and review materials are treated as confidential. Reviewers and editors are required to evaluate submissions objectively, fairly, and without any conflict of interest.

The peer review process is conducted to maintain high academic standards and to ensure that only high-quality scholarly articles are published in Jurnal Pustaka Sakti.