Peer Review Process

Review Policy
The publication of articles in *Jurnal Terapan Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah* (JTPDM) relies entirely on scientific validity and coherence as assessed by editors and/or reviewers. Evaluations focus on whether the writing is clear and understandable and whether the work makes a valuable contribution to the field. The management of JTPDM acknowledges the comments and suggestions provided by reviewers.
Initial Article Review
Editors first evaluate all submitted articles. Articles rejected at this stage are deemed to lack originality, contain serious scientific flaws, or fall outside the aims and scope of JTPDM. Articles meeting the minimum criteria are forwarded to reviewers for assessment.
Review Type
Submitted articles are generally reviewed by a single reviewer asked to evaluate the manuscript's scientific validity and suitability, its relationship to previously published work, and the clarity of the article for publication. The process employs a double-blind (or double-anonymous) peer review method.
Review Outcomes
Reviewers are asked to evaluate whether the manuscript:
- Is original, with clearly stated objectives and research gaps.
- Employs a valid research methodology.
- Adheres to appropriate article writing guidelines.
- Presents results or findings clearly that support the conclusions.
- Correctly references previous research.
Decision categories include:
Accept: The manuscript is accepted for publication in its current form without further modification.
Accept with Revisions: The manuscript is accepted for publication subject to the completion of minor or major revisions. Editors will review the revisions to ensure the updates are appropriate prior to publication.
Resubmit for Review: The manuscript requires reworking involving significant changes. It may be accepted but will undergo a second (or subsequent) round of review. Reject: Rejected articles will not be published, and the author will not have the opportunity to resubmit a revised version to the *Jurnal Terapan Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah* (JTPDM).
All correspondence regarding the article must be addressed to the Editor of *Jurnal Terapan Pendidikan Dasar dan Menengah* (JTPDM). The Editor will direct all correspondence to the lead author. The lead author is responsible for sharing communications with the other authors. In addition to communication regarding the review process, articles accepted for publication may require further correspondence to finalize editing and layout.