PEER REVIEW PROCESS

Journal Of Computer Science And Technology (JOCSTEC) implement each accepted manuscript will go through a review process by the Editor and reviewers, using a Double blind Peer-Review Process, which the reviewer does not know the identity of the author, and the author did not know the identity of the reviewer.

Journal Of Computer Science And Technology (JOCSTEC) implement policies Double Blind Peer-Review, every manuscript received will be sent to Reviewers who registered in The Jurnal Pemberdayaan Masyarakat. The review process lasts a maximum of up to 30 (thirty) days with the allocation of time given to each reviewer to complete its review process is a maximum of ten (10) working days. If the partners designated bestari previously not able to finish his review work within the time limit specified then chairman of the Chairman of Editorial Board will appoint a replacement to do a review Reviewers manuscript.

In the review process, reviewers provide considerations relating to compatibility between the title, abstract, introduction, discussion (results) and conclusion. In addition reviewer also give consideration associated with novelty, scientific impact and references used

Review Process:

1. Author submit the manuscript
2. Editor Evaluation [some manuscripts are rejected or returned before the review process]
3. Double-blind peer review process
4. Editor Decision (Acceptend Submission, Revisions Required, Resubmit For Review, Decline Submission)
5. Confirmation to the authors

Final decision of articles acceptance will be made by Editors according to reviewers comments. Publication of accepted articles including the sequence of published articles will be made by Editor in Chief by considering sequence of accepted date and geographical distribution of authors.

  1. Submission: The author submits the manuscript to the editor.
  2. Pre-check: The editor reviews the manuscript for completeness and compliance with the journal’s guidelines. If the manuscript is incomplete or does not meet the guidelines, the editor may return it to the author for revision.
  3. Peer review: The editor sends the manuscript to two or more reviewers for feedback. The reviewers evaluate the manuscript for its scientific merit, originality, and clarity.
  4. Editor decision: Based on the reviewers’ feedback, the editor makes a decision to accept, reject, or revise the manuscript.
  5. Production: If the manuscript is accepted, it is sent to the production team for formatting and layout.
  6. Publication: The manuscript is published in the journal.

Here is a more detailed explanation of each step:

Submission: The author submits the manuscript to the editor. This can be done electronically or by mail. The editor will review the manuscript to determine if it is a good fit for the journal. If it is not, the editor will reject the manuscript.

Pre-check: The editor reviews the manuscript for completeness and compliance with the journal’s guidelines. This includes checking the manuscript for formatting errors, plagiarism, and ethical violations. If the manuscript is incomplete or does not meet the guidelines, the editor may return it to the author for revision.

Peer review: The editor sends the manuscript to two or more reviewers for feedback. The reviewers evaluate the manuscript for its scientific merit, originality, and clarity. The reviewers may also suggest changes to the manuscript. The editor then considers the reviewers’ feedback and makes a decision about the manuscript.

Editor decision: Based on the reviewers’ feedback, the editor makes a decision to accept, reject, or revise the manuscript. If the editor accepts the manuscript, it is sent to the production team for formatting and layout. If the editor rejects the manuscript, the author is notified of the decision. If the editor decides that the manuscript needs revision, the author is asked to make the necessary changes and resubmit the manuscript.

Production: If the manuscript is accepted, it is sent to the production team for formatting and layout. This includes creating a table of contents, adding page numbers, and creating figures and tables. The production team may also proofread the manuscript for any errors.

Publication: The manuscript is published in the journal. This may involve publishing the manuscript online or in print.