📌 Overview
SEMARAK Engineering Journal follows a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality, original, and scientifically sound research.
In this process, both the authors and reviewers remain anonymous, ensuring fairness, transparency, and unbiased evaluation.
🔍 Types of Peer Review
We adopt the Double-Blind Peer Review System, where:
- Reviewers do not know the identity of authors
- Authors do not know the identity of reviewers
- Manuscripts are evaluated purely on academic merit
📝 Review Process Workflow
The review process involves the following steps:
1. Initial Screening
- Manuscripts are checked for:
- Scope and relevance
- Formatting and structure
- Plagiarism (10–15% limit)
2. Reviewer Assignment
- Manuscripts are assigned to 2 or more subject experts
- Reviewers are selected based on expertise and experience
3. Peer Review Evaluation
Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:
- Originality and novelty
- Technical quality
- Research methodology
- Clarity and presentation
- Relevance to the journal scope
4. Reviewer Recommendations
Based on evaluation, reviewers may recommend:
- ✔ Accept
- ✔ Minor Revision
- ✔ Major Revision
- ✔ Reject
5. Editorial Decision
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on reviewer comments:
- Acceptance
- Revision required
- Rejection
6. Author Revision
- Authors must address reviewer comments carefully
- Revised manuscripts should be resubmitted within the given timeframe
7. Final Acceptance & Publication
- Once accepted, the manuscript proceeds for:
- Formatting
- DOI assignment
- Online publication
⏱️ Review Timeline
- Initial Screening: 1–2 days
- Peer Review: 1–2 days
- Final Decision: 1–3 days
👨⚖️ Editorial Responsibilities
Editors ensure:
- Fair and unbiased decisions
- Confidential handling of manuscripts
- Selection of qualified reviewers
- Adherence to ethical guidelines
🔐 Confidentiality
All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents. Information about submissions is not shared with anyone outside the review process.
⚠️ Conflict of Interest
- Reviewers and editors must disclose any conflicts of interest
- Manuscripts with conflicts are reassigned to other reviewers
📢 Transparency and Integrity
The journal is committed to:
- Transparent review process
- Ethical publishing standards
- High-quality research dissemination
📩 Contact Information
📧 Email: Submitsemarakengineering@gmail.com
🌐 Website: semarakengineering.com
🚀 Commitment to Quality
Through a strict and transparent peer review process, SEMARAK Engineering Journal ensures the publication of reliable and impactful research.
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