Peer Review Process

The Jurnal Transformasi Sektor Publik (JTSP) implements a Double-Blind Peer Review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scientific contribution of every published manuscript. The identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.

Each submitted manuscript undergoes the following editorial procedure:

1. Initial Submission

The manuscript is submitted through the Journal Online Submission System (OJS).

2. Editorial Screening

The Editorial Office conducts an initial assessment to evaluate:

  • Compliance with the journal's Aim and Scope;
  • Adherence to the Author Guidelines and manuscript format;
  • Completeness of the submission files;
  • Overall scientific quality and originality.

Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be returned to the authors before peer review.

3. Similarity Screening

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and compliance with the journal's publication standards.

4. Double-Blind Peer Review

Eligible manuscripts are evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.

Reviewers assess the manuscript based on:

  • Originality and novelty;
  • Scientific significance;
  • Methodological rigor;
  • Validity of results;
  • Quality of discussion;
  • Contribution to public administration and public sector studies;
  • Clarity of presentation;
  • Relevance to the journal's scope.

5. Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the Editor may issue one of the following decisions:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

The final publication decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief.

6. Revision

Authors receiving revision requests should submit the revised manuscript together with a detailed response to reviewers within the specified deadline.

Revised manuscripts may be returned to the reviewers for further evaluation if necessary.

7. Final Acceptance

After the manuscript satisfies all editorial and reviewer recommendations, it is formally accepted for publication.

8. Copyediting, Proofreading, and Publication

Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting, layout editing, proofreading, and final author approval before publication in the assigned issue.

Review Timeline

Editorial Stage

Estimated Time

Initial Editorial Screening

3–7 days

Similarity Screening

1–3 days

Peer Review

3–5 weeks

Author Revision

1–3 weeks

Final Editorial Decision

1 week

Copyediting & Production

1–2 weeks

The review timeline is an estimate and may vary depending on reviewer availability and the complexity of the manuscript.

Peer Review Principles

JTSP is committed to maintaining a fair, objective, confidential, and timely review process. Editors and reviewers adhere to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and evaluate manuscripts solely on their academic merit, originality, methodological quality, and contribution to the advancement of knowledge, without discrimination based on nationality, gender, institutional affiliation, or personal background.