Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

The initial review of the submitted manuscript is conducted by the editorial team of Jurnal Ilmu Biologi dan IPA (MUBIPA). During this preliminary evaluation, the editors assess whether the manuscript aligns with the journal’s focus and scope, meets the similarity threshold using Crosscheck–iThenticate, and demonstrates methodological soundness, clarity, and adherence to the journal’s manuscript template.

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

The reviewers’ comments and recommendations are communicated to the corresponding author, who is responsible for revising the manuscript and providing responses to the reviewers’ feedback. After the revised version is submitted, the editorial team reviews it and discusses the reviewers’ recommendations to determine the final decision.

Once accepted, the manuscript proceeds to the copyediting and layout editing stages to prepare the camera-ready version for publication. The entire process ensures that published articles meet MUBIPA’s academic and ethical standards.

Review Outcomes

Based on the reviewers’ feedback and editorial evaluation, the Editor makes the final publication decision. The typical review process takes approximately 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the complexity of revisions and reviewer availability.

The possible decision categories are as follows:

  • Reject:
    The manuscript is not accepted for publication and may not be resubmitted to Jurnal Ilmu Biologi dan IPA (MUBIPA).

  • Resubmit for Review:
    The manuscript requires substantial revision and will undergo another round of peer review before a final decision can be made.

  • Accept with Revisions:
    The manuscript is conditionally accepted, pending minor or major revisions. After the authors address the reviewers’ comments, the editorial team will verify the revisions before publication.

  • Accept:
    The manuscript is accepted in its current form and proceeds directly to the production stage (copyediting and layout editing).

Correspondence

All correspondence related to manuscripts should be addressed to the Editor of Jurnal Ilmu Pendidikan Biologi dan IPA (MUBIPA) and copied to admin@sihojurnal.com.

The Editor will communicate with the corresponding author, who is responsible for sharing relevant information with all co-authors. Beyond review-related communication, accepted manuscripts may also require additional correspondence during the copyediting and layout editing processes prior to final publication.