Peer Review Process

Table of Contents

Description | Types of Decision | Peer Review Estimation | Galley Proof | Editorial and Publishing Process

1. Description

Manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan must be prepared in accordance with the journal's Author Guidelines. Manuscripts may be returned to authors without scientific assessment if they do not meet the submission requirements, are not prepared in the appropriate format, or cannot be accessed or downloaded properly. All submissions must be made through the Online Journal System (OJS).

Submitted manuscripts must represent the original and independent work of the authors and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Each submission is initially assessed by the Editor-in-Chief to determine its suitability for the aims and scope of Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan. A manuscript may be rejected without external review if it does not meet the journal's scope, lacks sufficient scientific contribution, is inadequately prepared, or fails to meet the journal's editorial requirements.

Manuscripts that pass the initial assessment are handled by the assigned editor, who oversees the review process and evaluates the manuscript's scientific contribution, originality, relevance, methodological rigor, and presentation. Manuscripts considered suitable for external review are sent to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise in the subject area.

Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan applies a single-blind peer review process, in which the reviewers' identities are concealed from the authors, while the authors' identities are known to the reviewers. Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively, maintain confidentiality, disclose potential conflicts of interest, and provide constructive recommendations. Reviewer comments are treated confidentially and are disclosed only as necessary for the editorial decision and publication process.

All manuscripts are subject to editorial assessment and, when appropriate, external peer review. Authors will receive an editorial decision or an explanation of any significant delay within the estimated review timeframe. When revisions are requested, the corresponding author is expected to submit the revised manuscript within two weeks, unless an extension is approved by the editor. Revised manuscripts must include a point-by-point response to the comments of reviewers and editors.

The final editorial decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or the assigned editor based on the reviewers' recommendations, the scientific quality of the manuscript, and the journal's publication standards. All manuscripts are handled confidentially throughout the editorial and publication process in accordance with the journal's Publication Ethics policy.

2. Types of Decision

There are four possible editorial decisions in the peer review process:

1. Decline Submission

2. Resubmit for Review

3. Revision

4. Accept Submission

2.1 Decline Submission

The manuscript is considered unsuitable for publication in Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan following editorial assessment or peer review. Reasons may include insufficient scientific contribution, methodological weaknesses, lack of relevance to the journal's scope, ethical concerns, or failure to address reviewers' comments adequately. Resubmission is not guaranteed and may not be permitted.

2.2 Resubmit for Review

The manuscript is not acceptable in its current form and requires substantial revision. However, the work may have potential for publication if the major concerns raised by the editor and reviewers are adequately addressed. Authors may be invited to submit a substantially revised manuscript for further consideration. The revised manuscript may be treated as a new submission and may undergo another round of peer review. Publication remains subject to the journal's editorial assessment and standards.

2.3 Revision

The manuscript requires revision before a final decision can be made. Authors must revise their manuscript in accordance with the comments and recommendations provided by reviewers and editors. The revised manuscript should be submitted within two weeks of receiving the decision letter, unless an extension is approved.

Authors must provide a point-by-point response explaining how each comment has been addressed. If a suggestion is not adopted, the authors must provide a clear scientific justification. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation, and more than one round of revision may be required. If the revisions do not adequately address the concerns raised, the manuscript may be rejected.

2.4 Accept Submission

The manuscript is accepted for publication, subject to any final editorial or technical requirements. These may include minor language corrections, reference checking, formatting adjustments, and compliance with the journal's publication guidelines. Following final editorial verification, the manuscript proceeds to copyediting, layout, proofreading, and publication.

3. Peer Review Estimation

Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan aims to provide a timely, transparent, and rigorous peer review process while maintaining the scientific quality and integrity of published articles.

The estimated timeline is as follows:

• Submission to First Decision: Approximately 2 weeks.

• Peer Review Process: Approximately 4 weeks.

• Revision Period: 2 weeks.

• Total Estimated Time to Editorial Decision: Approximately 8 weeks, depending on reviewer availability, the complexity of the manuscript, and the time required for revisions.

These timelines are estimates and may vary according to the review process and the responsiveness of authors and reviewers.

4. Galley Proof

Page proofs will be sent to the corresponding author for final checking before publication. Authors are responsible for checking the accuracy of the text, tables, figures, author names, affiliations, references, and other publication details.

Corrections at the proof stage should be limited to typographical errors, typesetting errors, and inaccuracies introduced during production. Substantive changes to the manuscript, including changes to the scientific content, data, authorship, or conclusions, require editorial approval.

Authors are expected to return the corrected proofs to the editorial office within three days of receipt to avoid delays in publication. The editorial team reserves the right to postpone publication if the corrected proofs are not returned within the specified period. Final responsibility for verifying the accuracy of the manuscript rests with the authors.

5. Editorial and Publishing Process

The editorial and publishing process of Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan follows a systematic workflow to maintain the quality, transparency, and integrity of published scientific articles.

1. Submission: Authors submit manuscripts through the journal's Online Journal System (OJS) in accordance with the Author Guidelines.

2. Initial Editorial Assessment: The Editor-in-Chief evaluates the manuscript's relevance to the journal's scope, completeness, formatting, and general scientific quality. A similarity check may also be conducted in accordance with the journal's plagiarism policy.

3. Assignment to an Editor: Manuscripts that pass the initial assessment are assigned to an editor with relevant subject expertise.

4. Peer Review: Suitable manuscripts are sent to at least two independent reviewers under the single-blind peer review system.

5. Editorial Decision: The editor evaluates the reviewers' recommendations and determines whether the manuscript should be declined, resubmitted for review, revised, or accepted.

6. Revision: Authors revise their manuscripts and submit a point-by-point response to reviewers' and editors' comments, when applicable.

7. Final Editorial Decision: The Editor-in-Chief or assigned editor evaluates the revised manuscript and confirms the final decision.

8. Copyediting: Accepted manuscripts undergo language, reference, and formatting checks.

9. Layout and Typesetting: The manuscript is formatted into the journal's publication layout and prepared for online publication.

10. Galley Proof: The corresponding author checks the final proof and reports any necessary corrections.

11. Publication: The finalized article is published online in the appropriate issue of Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan.

The journal is committed to maintaining editorial independence, confidentiality, fairness, and adherence to publication ethics throughout the entire process.