Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process — SWARNADWIPA: Jurnal Kajian Sejarah, Sosial, Budaya, dan Pembelajarannya
Initial Submission & Scope Compliance

All manuscripts submitted to SWARNADWIPA must adhere strictly to the Focus and Scope as well as the Author Guidelines of this journal. The submitted manuscripts must fulfill scientific merit and novelty appropriate to the journal's domain.

All manuscripts must be written in good English. Authors for whom English is not their native language are strongly encouraged to have their paper checked for grammar and clarity before submission. The work must not have been published or submitted for publication elsewhere.

Plagiarism Policy: All submitted manuscripts must be free from plagiarism. Similarity screening is strictly performed using Turnitin or iThenticate software prior to review.
Double-Blind Peer Review System

The journal employs a Double-Blind Peer Review system. Submitted manuscripts are evaluated by at least 2 (two) or more expert reviewers from the Peer-Reviewers Team. Reviewers provide valuable scientific feedback to enhance manuscript quality. If required, a third peer-reviewer may be appointed to offer additional critical evaluations.

Five Possible Editorial Decisions:
1. Accept Manuscript
2. Revisions Required (Amend)
3. Resubmit for Review
4. Refer to Other Publisher
5. Reject Manuscript

Final Decision Authority: The final decision regarding manuscript acceptance rests solely with the Editor-in-Chief (consulting with the Editorial Board when necessary), taking into consideration reviewer evaluations, acceptance date sequence, geographic author distribution, and thematic alignment.

Review Timeline & Publication Turnaround
First Review Stage
4 – 6 Weeks
Average time frame to deliver first editor and peer-review results to authors.
Final Decision
2 – 3 Months
Timeframe to reach a final decision depending on review rotations and author responsiveness.
Total Publication Turnaround
2 – 3 Months (Average)
Reviewed and accepted manuscripts are typically published within 2 to 3 months, depending on submission timing and the journal's publication schedule.
Peer Review Process — SWARNADWIPA