Introduction
The rigours of a peer review system ensure the quality of research articles. IJIL employs a rigorous peer review system. All submitted manuscripts undergo a peer review process before publication.
Double-blind Peer Review
The review process is an important aspect of the publication process of an article. It enables authors to improve their manuscripts and aids editors in making decisions on them. IJIL employs a double-blind peer review system.
The anonymous double-blind peer review system conceals the identity of the manuscript's author(s) from the selected reviewers. We remove all details from the manuscript that could aid a reviewer in identifying the author(s) before sending it to them. Similarly, we conceal the identities of the reviewers from the author(s) when we send their comments to them.
® IJIL considers the double-blind peer review system as a more effective review system because it limits possible bias from either the selected reviewers or from authors.
The Peer Review Process
IJIL employs a three-stage review process: the editorial office, external review, and the editors' decision.
Stage 1: Editorial Office Review
The first stage of the review process takes place in the editorial office. We review a manuscript upon submission to ensure that it satisfies the journal's minimum requirements before forwarding it to external reviewers. At this stage, we review the manuscript for the following issues:
1. Plagiarism Check: IJIL evaluates the manuscript for possible plagiarism by comparing its level of similarity to published works. IJIL uses Turnitin and Drillbit Plagiarism Inspection to detect plagiarism. Manuscripts that have a high level of similarity with other works (including the author's previous works) are rejected at this stage. Authors are provided with the similarity report and the editorial decision.
2. Possible AI-Generated Content: In addition to traditional plagiarism checks, IJIL also evaluates manuscripts for potential AI-generated content. Manuscripts suspected of having been generated by AI without proper attribution or transparency will be closely scrutinised. If found to contain unoriginal content produced by AI, the manuscript will be rejected. Authors are encouraged to disclose any use of AI tools in their research and writing processes to ensure transparency and maintain academic integrity.
3. Scope: After the similarity examination, the content of the manuscript is reviewed to ensure it fits within the scope of the journal. If it does not fit, the author is asked for consent to transfer it to a more suitable journal.
4. Recent References: IJIL encourages authors to cite recent articles, ideally from the past five years.
5. Language: IJIL publishes full-text articles in Indonesian, English, and Arabic. Abstracts may be translated into other languages for wider dissemination.
6. Proofreading: The manuscripts are checked for structure, organisation, and clarity. Minor errors may be corrected by the editorial office, but manuscripts with serious language problems will be returned to the author.
® Manuscripts that fail this stage are returned for revision or rejected. This stage is usually completed within one week.
Stage 2: External Review (Double-Blind Peer Review)
Manuscripts passing the first stage proceed to external review. IJIL selects a minimum of two reviewers with expertise in the subject area from its reviewer database, editorial board, or external sources. Reviewers are selected based on:
• subject expertise,
• absence of conflicts of interest,
• Reviewers must take into account the diversity of institutions and geographical areas.
Reviewers are invited with the manuscript abstract. Upon acceptance, the full manuscript (with author details removed) is sent.
Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts on originality, contribution to the field, technical quality, clarity of presentation, and depth of research. They provide constructive comments and recommend one of the following options:
• Requires minor corrections
• Requires moderate revision
• Requires major revision
• Declined for publication (with reasons provided)
If reviewer reports are conflicting, a third reviewer is assigned. All comments are shared with the authors, keeping reviewer identities anonymous.
® This stage is usually completed within 1–4 weeks, depending on reviewer availability.
Stage 3: Editorial Decision
The editor considers the original manuscript, revised submission, and all reviewer reports. Based on the original manuscript, revised submission, and all reviewer reports, the editor may make one of the following decisions:
• Accepted as it is
• Accepted with minor correction
• Requires major corrections
• Resubmit for review (conditional rejection)
• Declined for publication
Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts more than once. In some cases, the editor may send revised manuscripts back to the original reviewer before acceptance.
® On average, the entire peer review process (all stages) is completed within 4–6 weeks.
Confidentiality
All manuscripts and peer review reports are treated as strictly confidential documents. Editors and reviewers must not disclose any information or use the content of submitted works for personal advantage.
Ethical Standards
IJIL adheres to the COPE Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers. Reviewers are expected to maintain objectivity, confidentiality, and integrity. Authors, reviewers, and editors must declare any potential conflicts of interest.
Right to Appeal
Authors have the right to appeal editorial decisions by providing clear justifications and evidence. Appeals will be fairly reviewed by the editorial team and, if necessary, by an independent reviewer.
Reviewer Recognition
IJIL values the contribution of peer reviewers. Their service may be acknowledged (without compromising anonymity) through certificates, Publons, or other recognition mechanisms.
The Manuscript Submission and Review Process
Peer Review Process Flow
The following figure illustrates detailed information on the flow of manuscript submission, from the author's initial submission to the editor's final acceptance.
The submission process can be summarised in the following steps:
1. Manuscript submission by the author (Route 1)
2. Manuscript checking and selection by the manager and editors (Route 2). Editors have the authority to directly accept, reject, or send the manuscript for review. A plagiarism examination using Turnitin is conducted on each manuscript before proceeding further.
3. The process of manuscript reviewing is conducted by reviewers (Routes 3–4).
4. The editor notifies the author of the manuscript's acceptance, revision, or rejection based on the reviewers' comments (Route 5).
5. Based on the reviewers' comments, the author revises the paper and submits it, adhering to the same process as the initial submission (Route 1).
6. If the reviewers are satisfied with the revisions, the editor sends a notification of acceptance (Route 6).
7. The galley proof and publishing process follow (Routes 7 and 8).
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