Peer Review Process

1. Manuscript Eligibility Assessment

Upon submission, each manuscript is first examined by the editorial team to determine whether it is suitable for further consideration. This assessment covers the manuscript's alignment with the journal's focus and scope, adherence to the prescribed manuscript template and writing guidelines, completeness of the submission, and general academic quality.

At this stage, the editorial team may return the manuscript to the author for preliminary corrections or decline the submission when it does not satisfy the journal's fundamental requirements. Manuscripts that fulfill the initial requirements are forwarded to the peer-review stage.

2. Reviewer Selection and Confidential Evaluation

Manuscripts that are considered eligible for review are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with relevant academic expertise. ABDI Jurnal applies a double-blind peer-review system, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the evaluation process.

Reviewers are expected to assess the manuscript objectively and provide constructive recommendations. The evaluation considers, among other aspects, the originality of the work, its scientific contribution, methodological and analytical quality, relevance to the journal's scope, and clarity of presentation. Reviewer comments are used to identify the strengths of the manuscript as well as aspects that require improvement.

3. Editorial Consideration

Following the completion of the review, the editorial team examines the reviewers' recommendations together with the manuscript's overall quality and compliance with the journal's standards. The editorial decision is not based solely on a single reviewer's recommendation but considers the review reports collectively and the academic judgment of the editorial team.

Based on this evaluation, ABDI Jurnal may issue one of four decisions:

• Accepted — the manuscript has fulfilled the required academic and editorial standards and can proceed to the publication stage.
• Minor Revision — the manuscript requires limited amendments before it can be considered for final acceptance.
• Major Revision — substantial improvements are required in one or more important aspects of the manuscript before further consideration.
• Rejected — the manuscript does not sufficiently meet the journal's scientific, methodological, editorial, or scope requirements.

4. Author Revision and Further Evaluation

When revisions are requested, the corresponding author is expected to address the reviewers' comments carefully and revise the manuscript accordingly. Authors should ensure that substantive changes are appropriately incorporated into the revised manuscript and that the concerns raised during the review process are adequately addressed.

A revised manuscript may be evaluated again by the editorial team and, where necessary, returned to the reviewers for further assessment. The revision process may continue until the manuscript either satisfies the required standards for publication or is determined not to meet the journal's requirements.

5. Final Acceptance and Publication

A manuscript is considered ready for publication only after the required review and revision stages have been satisfactorily completed and the editorial team has confirmed its compliance with ABDI Jurnal's academic, ethical, and editorial standards.

Following final acceptance, the manuscript proceeds to the final editorial preparation, including copyediting, proofreading, formatting, DOI assignment, and online publication. Accepted manuscripts are published in accordance with the journal's publication schedule and made available through the official ABDI Jurnal platform.