Peer Review Process

Mitra Teras: Jurnal Terapan Pengabdian Masyarakat applies a blind peer review process. Every manuscript submission will be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers, followed by editorial comments. The Editor-in-Chief or the relevant editor (according to the field of research, as listed on the Editorial Board page) will make the final acceptance or rejection decision.

Manuscript Pre-check

Upon submission, the editorial team will perform an initial check to assess the manuscript's suitability for the journal, including its alignment with the journal’s scope and formatting requirements. The qualifications and background of the authors are also reviewed at this stage, and manuscripts that do not meet basic standards or are obviously subpar will be rejected.

Blind Peer Review

The review process is single-blind, meaning that the author does not know the identity of the reviewer, but the reviewer is aware of the author's identity. To assist academic editors, Mitra Teras staff manage all communication with authors, reviewers, and external editors. Editors are able to monitor the status of manuscripts and the identity of reviewers throughout the review process. Reviewers are given two weeks to complete their review. For revised manuscripts, reviewers are asked to provide their feedback within one week. Extensions can be granted upon request.

Editor Decision

Once the peer review process is completed, the editor (listed on the Editorial Board page) will make the final decision based on the reviewers' comments. The decision can be one of the following:

• Accept the manuscript

• Request revisions

• Reject the manuscript

• Ask for an additional reviewer

If there is suspicion of plagiarism, the editorial office will use Turnitin software to conduct a plagiarism check.

Review Steps

The peer review process for Mitra Teras follows a blind review system and consists of the following steps:

1. Paper Submitted
   The author submits the manuscript via the online submission system.

2. Initial Assessment by Journal
   The editorial team checks whether the manuscript aligns with the journal’s scope and formatting guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet basic criteria will be rejected at this stage.

3. Review by Referees
   The manuscript is assigned to at least two reviewers for blind peer review. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, methodology, clarity, relevance, and its contribution to the field.

4. Initial Decision by Editors
   Based on the reviewers’ comments, the editor decides whether to:

   • Accept the manuscript

   • Request revisions

   • Reject the manuscript

5. Revision by Author
   If revisions are requested, the author will address the reviewers’ comments and resubmit the revised manuscript.

6. Second Editorial Decision
   The editor reviews the revised manuscript. It may be accepted, rejected, or sent for a second round of review.

7. Final Review (if needed)
   If necessary, the revised manuscript will be sent back to the original reviewers for a final assessment.

8. Final Decision by Editors
   The editor makes the final decision to accept or reject the manuscript. If accepted, the manuscript will proceed to copyediting and publication.