Peer Review Process
All research articles submitted to Jurnal BizTech Polikami undergo a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process. Under this policy, the identities of both the authors and the peer reviewers are strictly concealed throughout the evaluation process to ensure objective, impartial, and high-quality editorial decisions.
Review Procedure and Workflow:
1. Initial Screening (Desk Review)
Upon submission, the Managing Editor performs an initial assessment regarding the manuscript's alignment with the journal's focus and scope, adherence to author guidelines, structural formatting, and academic integrity. Submissions are screened for similarity using plagiarism detection software (Turnitin) with a maximum permissible threshold of 20%. Manuscripts failing to meet these basic criteria may be rejected immediately (desk rejection) or returned to the authors for preliminary revisions.
2. Peer Review Assignment
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to a minimum of two (2) independent peer reviewers possessing relevant domain expertise.
3. Review Recommendations
The peer review process typically takes 2 to 4 weeks. Based on their evaluation, reviewers will provide one of the following recommendations:
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Accept Submission: The manuscript is acceptable for publication without further changes.
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Revisions Required: The manuscript is acceptable subject to minor or major revisions as specified by the reviewers.
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Resubmit for Review: The manuscript requires substantial structural or methodological revisions and must undergo another round of peer review upon resubmission.
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Decline Submission: The manuscript is unsuitable for publication due to significant technical, theoretical, or methodological flaws.
4. Final Editorial Decision
The Editor-in-Chief retains final authority over the acceptance or rejection of any manuscript, guided by the constructive evaluations and recommendations provided by the peer reviewers.
