Peer Review Process

Sriwijaya Foodtech Journal implements a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept anonymous to ensure objectivity and fairness in manuscript evaluation.

Steps in the Peer Review Process:

  1. Initial Editorial Screening

    • All submitted manuscripts are first screened by the editorial team to assess their compliance with the journal’s scope, formatting guidelines, and ethical standards.

    • Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria will be rejected at this stage without external review.

  2. Peer Review by Experts

    • Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two expert reviewers in the relevant field.

    • The review process is conducted in a double-blind manner to maintain impartiality.

    • Reviewers assess the originality, scientific contribution, methodology, relevance of results, and clarity of writing.

  3. Reviewer Recommendations
    Reviewers may provide one of the following recommendations:

    • Accept without revision

    • Accept with minor revision

    • Major revision required

    • Reject

  4. Editorial Decision

    • The editor evaluates the reviewers’ comments and makes the final decision regarding the manuscript.

    • Authors will be informed of the decision and, if revisions are needed, given the opportunity to resubmit the improved version.

  5. Revision and Re-evaluation

    • Revised manuscripts may be sent back to the original reviewers or evaluated by the editorial team.

    • Once the manuscript is deemed acceptable, it proceeds to copyediting and publication.

 

Ethical Guidelines for Review

Sriwijaya Foodtech Journal is committed to ethical standards in peer review. Reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality, provide constructive and unbiased feedback, and avoid any conflict of interest.