Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process for OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science

Peer review is a critical process in ensuring the quality and validity of research published in OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science. This document outlines the steps involved in our peer review process.

1. Submission

  1. Manuscript Submission:
    • Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system.
    • Manuscripts must adhere to the journal's formatting and submission guidelines.

2. Initial Evaluation

  1. Editorial Office Check:
    • Upon submission, the editorial office conducts an initial check for adherence to journal guidelines, completeness of required files, and ethical standards.
    • Submissions that meet initial criteria proceed to the peer review process.

3. Peer Review

  1. Assignment of Reviewers:

    • The Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor assigns appropriate reviewers based on subject expertise.
    • Reviewers are selected from the journal’s pool of qualified experts.

  2. Review Process:

    • Reviewers evaluate the manuscript for scientific rigor, originality, significance, and adherence to ethical guidelines.
    • Reviewers provide constructive feedback to authors regarding strengths and areas for improvement.
    • Reviewers may recommend:
      • Acceptance as is
      • Minor revisions
      • Major revisions
      • Rejection

  3. Editorial Decision:

    • Based on reviewer comments and recommendations, the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor makes a decision:
      • Acceptance
      • Revision (minor or major)
      • Rejection

4. Author Notification and Revision

  1. Decision Notification:

    • Authors are informed of the editorial decision along with reviewer comments and suggestions.
    • Specific timelines for revision are provided (if applicable).

  2. Revision Submission:

    • Authors revise the manuscript according to reviewer feedback and submit a detailed response outlining changes made.

5. Final Decision

  1. Re-evaluation:
    • Revised manuscripts are evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor and original reviewers (if necessary).
    • A final decision is made based on the appropriateness of revisions and adherence to journal standards.

6. Publication

  1. Accepted Manuscripts:

    • Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting, proofreading, and formatting for publication.
    • Authors approve the final version before publication.

  2. Publication:

    • The manuscript is published online and assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier).

Conclusion

The peer review process of Journal X ensures that only high-quality, original research contributes to the scientific community. We thank all reviewers for their expertise and commitment to maintaining scholarly standards.

For further inquiries or to become a reviewer, please contact the editorial office.

Sincerely,

 

Maulana Andinata
Editor in Chief OPINI: Journal of Communication and Social Science