Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

The initial evaluation of submitted manuscripts is conducted by the editors. During this desk review, the editors determine whether the manuscript aligns with the focus and scope of Jurnal Ilmu Bimbingan dan Konseling (BIKOLING). This assessment includes checks for:

  • Similarity score using Crosscheck-iThenticate,
  • Methodological soundness,
  • Readability, and
  • Adherence to the journal's paper template.

If deemed suitable, the manuscript is sent to at least two anonymous reviewers for a Blind Peer Review.

The reviewers' feedback is communicated to the corresponding author, who is responsible for revising the manuscript and providing a response to the reviewers' comments. The editorial team then discusses and recommends a final decision regarding the revised manuscript. The Editor communicates this final decision to the corresponding author. Accepted manuscripts proceed to the copyediting and layout editing stages to prepare the camera-ready version.

Review Outcomes

The Editor makes the final publication decision based on reviewers' feedback. The review process typically takes 4 to 8 weeks. The possible outcomes include:

  1. Reject
    The manuscript is rejected and will not be published. Resubmission to BIKOLING is not permitted.

  2. Resubmit for Review
    Significant revisions are required, and the manuscript will undergo a second round of review before it can be reconsidered for acceptance.

  3. Accept with Revisions
    The manuscript is conditionally accepted, pending Minor or Major Revisions. These updates must be completed and reviewed by the editorial team before publication.

  4. Accept
    The manuscript is accepted for publication in its current form, with no further modifications required.

Correspondence

All correspondence related to manuscripts should be addressed to the Editor of Jurnal Ilmu Bimbingan dan Konseling (BIKOLING) and cc’d to admin@sihojurnal.com. The Editor will communicate directly with the corresponding author, who is responsible for sharing updates with their co-authors.

In addition to review-related correspondence, accepted manuscripts may require additional communication for copyediting and layout editing purposes.