Peer Review Process
The peer review process is a fundamental method in academic validation, where a submitted manuscript is critically assessed by expert reviewers who possess appropriate expertise in the subject area while maintaining independence from the work. JURNAL CITA HUKUM adheres to a double-blind peer review process, ensuring that neither the authors nor the reviewers are aware of each other’s identities. To maintain this anonymity, the Editorial Office removes all identifying information from the manuscript before initiating the review process.
All manuscripts submitted to JURNAL CITA HUKUM are reviewed by two or more independent reviewers. If the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, or any member of the Editorial Board is a (co-)author of a submitted manuscript, the review process is arranged so that they are not involved in the evaluation or decision-making related to the submission.
All submissions to JURNAL CITA HUKUM undergo a fair, independent, objective, and constructive peer review process. Only scientifically sound, original, and relevant articles will receive positive recommendations from reviewers and proceed to acceptance for publication.
The Editor-in-Chief has full authority over the acceptance or rejection of submitted manuscripts. Reviewers are required to maintain confidentiality regarding the manuscripts before acceptance and publication. They must also declare any potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict of interest is identified, the reviewer will be withdrawn from the process. Additionally, reviewers are encouraged to suggest relevant published work that the authors may have overlooked.
Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the Editor-in-Chief or a designated Editorial Board member will make an initial decision regarding the manuscript:
- Accepted – The manuscript is approved for publication.
- Revised – The manuscript requires modifications and resubmission.
- Rejected – The manuscript does not meet the journal’s criteria.
If a revised version is submitted, it will be re-evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief or an Editorial Board member, who may either:
- Send it back to the original reviewers for further review, or
- Make a final decision regarding its publication.
The peer review process at JURNAL CITA HUKUM ensures that only high-quality, original, and impactful research is published, maintaining the journal’s commitment to academic excellence.
