Peer Review Process

Jurnal Penelitian Geografi (JPG)

Peer Review Process
Jurnal Penelitian Geografi is committed to ensuring the quality, integrity, and academic rigor of all published articles. The journal employs a double-blind peer review process, in which both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review.
Overview of the Double-Blind Peer Review Process
1 Initial Editorial Screening The editorial office conducts an initial check to verify that the manuscript fits the scope of the journal and meets basic submission requirements, including formatting and ethical compliance.
2 Assignment to an Editor If the submission passes the initial screening, it is assigned to a subject editor with expertise in the relevant field.
3 Reviewer Selection The editor selects a minimum of two independent peer reviewers who are experts in the manuscript's subject area, chosen based on their academic credentials, lack of conflict of interest, and reviewing experience.
4 Anonymity & Confidentiality Both reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout the process. Authors must ensure their manuscripts do not reveal their identity (e.g., by removing names, affiliations, and self-identifying references).
5 Review Criteria Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on:
✓ Originality and significance of the research
✓ Soundness of methodology
✓ Clarity of presentation
✓ Validity of results and conclusions
✓ Compliance with ethical standards
6 Editorial Decision After receiving reviewer reports, the editor makes one of the following decisions:
✓ Accept    ↻ Minor Revision    ↻ Major Revision    ✗ Reject
Authors receive anonymized reviewer comments and, if applicable, are asked to revise accordingly.
7 Revision & Final Evaluation Revised manuscripts may be returned to the same reviewers for further evaluation. The editor makes the final decision based on reviewers' recommendations and the quality of the revisions.
8 Publication Once accepted, the article proceeds to copyediting and production before being published online with immediate open access.
Reviewer Ethics
✓   Maintain strict confidentiality
✓   Provide objective and constructive feedback
✓   Declare any conflicts of interest
✓   Comply with ethical review standards, including those outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE)
Appeals and Complaints
Authors may appeal editorial decisions or raise concerns about the peer review process by contacting the Editor-in-Chief at:
[email protected]
All appeals will be reviewed in accordance with the journal's editorial policies and COPE guidelines.