Peer Review: Ensuring Academic Excellence
Our peer review process is the cornerstone of maintaining high academic standards and ensuring the quality, validity, and significance of published research. We employ a rigorous double-blind peer review system where expert reviewers critically evaluate manuscripts to provide constructive feedback and recommendations.
Peer review is not just about finding flaws—it's about improving research quality, ensuring methodological rigor, and advancing scholarly knowledge through constructive collaboration between authors and reviewers.
Our Review Philosophy
Our Review System
Double-Blind Peer Review
Both reviewers and authors remain anonymous to each other throughout the review process. This ensures unbiased evaluation based solely on the scientific merit of the work, eliminating potential conflicts of interest or institutional bias.
Multiple Expert Reviewers
Each manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. This multi-perspective approach ensures comprehensive assessment of methodology, results, and contribution to the field.
Review Process Timeline
Submission
Author submits manuscript through online system
Day 0Initial Screening
Editor checks scope, quality, and guidelines compliance
3-5 daysPeer Review
Expert reviewers evaluate and provide feedback
3-6 weeksEditorial Decision
Editor makes final decision based on reviews
1-2 weeksReview Criteria
Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on the following key criteria:
Scientific Quality
- Originality and novelty of research
- Soundness of methodology
- Validity and reliability of results
- Appropriate data analysis
- Logical interpretation of findings
Presentation Quality
- Clarity and organization of content
- Quality of writing and language
- Appropriateness of figures and tables
- Completeness of references
- Adherence to journal guidelines
Possible Decisions
Accept
Manuscript meets all quality standards and is accepted for publication with minor or no revisions required.
Minor Revision
Manuscript is promising but requires small improvements in presentation, clarification, or additional analysis.
Major Revision
Manuscript has potential but needs substantial revisions in methodology, analysis, or interpretation before reconsideration.
Reject
Manuscript does not meet quality standards, falls outside journal scope, or has fundamental methodological flaws.
For Authors
What to Expect
- Constructive Feedback: Reviewers provide detailed comments to help improve your manuscript
- Fair Evaluation: Double-blind process ensures unbiased assessment
- Timely Review: We strive to complete reviews within 3-6 weeks
- Clear Communication: You'll receive detailed reviewer comments and editor's decision
- Revision Opportunity: Most manuscripts require revisions—this is normal and expected
- Response Required: Address all reviewer comments in your revision and response letter
For Reviewers
Become a Reviewer
We welcome experts in various fields to join our reviewer pool. Contributing as a reviewer helps advance your field, keeps you updated with latest research, and enhances your own research skills.
- PhD or equivalent qualification
- Active research in relevant field
- Publication track record
- Commitment to timely reviews
Reviewer Responsibilities
As a reviewer, you play a crucial role in maintaining academic integrity and quality. Your expertise and constructive feedback help authors improve their work.
- Complete reviews within deadline
- Provide constructive feedback
- Maintain confidentiality
- Declare conflicts of interest
- Be objective and fair
Review Ethics
Ethical Standards
Confidentiality
All manuscripts under review are confidential. Reviewers must not share or discuss manuscripts with others.
Objectivity
Reviews should be conducted objectively, based on scientific merit without personal bias or criticism.
Conflict of Interest
Reviewers must declare any conflicts and decline review if unable to provide unbiased evaluation.
Constructive Feedback
Comments should be constructive, respectful, and aimed at improving the manuscript quality.
For Authors
Submit your manuscript and benefit from expert peer review that will help strengthen your research and increase its impact.
Submit ManuscriptFor Reviewers
Join our expert reviewer panel and contribute to advancing scholarly research in your field of expertise.
Become a ReviewerQuestions About Peer Review?
If you have questions about our peer review process, timeline, or reviewer guidelines, please contact our editorial office.
Email: journal@msti-indonesia.com
Phone: +62 85277777449