Peer Reviewer Process
All manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Aksi dan Inovasi Masyarakat (JAIM) undergo a Double-Blind Peer Review process. Under this system, the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential. Manuscripts are evaluated based on originality, relevance, academic contribution, methodological quality, clarity of presentation, and alignment with the journal's focus and scope.
The review process generally takes approximately 4–8 weeks, depending on reviewer availability, manuscript complexity, and the time required for revisions.
Review Process
1. Online Manuscript Submission
Authors submit their manuscripts through the JAIM online submission system and ensure that the manuscript complies with all requirements specified in the Author Guidelines.
2. Initial Editorial Screening
The Editor conducts an initial assessment to determine the manuscript's alignment with the journal's focus and scope, completeness, originality, and basic formatting requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet the requirements may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected at the initial stage.
3. Reviewer Assignment
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two reviewers with relevant expertise in the subject area of the manuscript. JAIM applies a Double-Blind Review system in which the identities of authors and reviewers are not disclosed to each other.
4. Peer Review
Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on its academic quality, methodology, relevance, originality, contribution, clarity of presentation, and consistency between the reported results and the objectives of the activity. Reviewers provide comments, recommendations for improvement, and an overall recommendation to the Editor.
5. Editorial Decision
Based on the reviewers' recommendations and the Editor's assessment, a manuscript may receive one of the following decisions:
- Accept
- Accept with Revisions
- Resubmit for Review
- Reject
The editorial decision is the responsibility of the Editor and takes into consideration the review results and journal policies.
6. Manuscript Revision
Authors receiving a revision decision must revise their manuscripts in accordance with the comments and recommendations provided by the reviewers and Editor. Revised manuscripts must be resubmitted through the journal system within the specified timeframe.
If authors fail to respond or submit the revised manuscript within the specified period without notifying the Editor, the manuscript may be archived and the submission process may be considered discontinued.
7. Final Decision and Publication
After the review and revision processes have been completed, the Editor makes the final decision regarding publication. Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, proofreading, layout, and publication through the JAIM online journal system.