Peer Review Process

Desk Review

Manuscripts submitted to the POSTech Journal will first undergo a desk review conducted by the Board of Editors. During this stage, editors evaluate each manuscript’s originality, scientific rigor, research integrity, adherence to writing guidelines, and alignment with the journal’s aims and scope.

Based on this assessment, the Board may request revisions from the authors or, in some cases, reject the manuscript outright. Authors will receive a decision within 14 days.

Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the desk review proceed to the peer review stage. At this stage, editors select qualified experts to review the manuscripts. The POSTech Journal follows a double-blind review process to ensure the anonymity of both reviewers and authors.

Each manuscript is evaluated by two reviewers, who provide their feedback within 5–6 weeks.

Reviewers may recommend one of the following outcomes:

  1. Accepted Submission
    The manuscript is accepted for publication. Minor copy-editing may be required to enhance clarity.

  2. Accepted with Minor Revisions
    The manuscript will be accepted once minor concerns raised by reviewers are adequately addressed. Authors have 7 days to submit revisions.

  3. Accepted with Major Revisions
    Substantial changes are required to address significant issues in the manuscript. Authors are given up to 3 weeks to complete these revisions.

  4. Rejected
    The manuscript is not accepted for publication. Rejection may result from one or more of the following reasons:

    • Insufficient originality or significance.

    • Misalignment with the journal’s aims and scope.

    • Flaws in design, methodology, or analysis.

    • Issues compromising research integrity.

Final Decision

The Board of Editors considers the reviewers’ recommendations when making the final publication decision. For manuscripts requiring revisions, authors must submit a summary explaining how they addressed each reviewer’s comment.

The Board then evaluates the revised manuscript and may still reject it if the revisions are deemed inadequate.

Production

Accepted manuscripts move to the production stage, which includes proofreading to enhance clarity, readability, linguistic quality, formatting, and layout. Authors are notified once this process is complete and asked to review and correct any remaining errors before final publication confirmation.

Publication

Once finalized, manuscripts are prepared for both online and print publication. The editorial team oversees the publication process to ensure timely release.

Manuscript Submission Guidelines

1. Language and Style

  • Manuscripts must be written in English.

  • Authors may use either British or American English, but must remain consistent throughout the manuscript.

2. Length and Format

  • Manuscripts should be 6,000–8,000 words, inclusive of references, footnotes, tables, figures, captions, and appendices.

  • Use Times New Roman, font size 12, with 1.5-line spacing on A4-sized paper.

  • Submissions must be in an editable Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) file.

3. Manuscript Structure

Title

  • The title must not exceed 14 words.

  • It should be informative, reflect the manuscript’s core subject, and be written in uppercase letters.

Author Names

  • Author names should be listed without academic titles, in an order agreed upon by all co-authors.

  • Institutional affiliations must be included on the title page.

  • The first-listed author will be designated as the corresponding author, whose email address and correspondence details must be provided.

Abstract and Keywords

  • The abstract should be 150–200 words, written in English and, where possible, also in Indonesian.

  • It must summarize the manuscript’s scope, aims, methodology, and key findings.

  • Include 3–5 relevant keywords.

Introduction

  • Clearly state the research questions and their significance.

  • Outline hypotheses or arguments, highlight the manuscript’s novelty, and provide an overview of the paper’s structure.

Literature Review

  • Critically assess existing works to establish the manuscript’s uniqueness and contribution to the field.

Methods

  • Provide a detailed explanation of the research methods used for data collection and analysis to ensure reliability and evaluability.

Results and Analysis

  • Present and discuss findings in detail, ensuring they address the research questions outlined in the introduction.

Conclusion

  • Summarize the study, restate key analyses, and discuss implications for both research and practice.

Acknowledgements

  • Disclose any financial or other forms of support received.

References

  • Include only works cited in the manuscript.

  • Ensure at least 80% of references are from the past 10 years.

  • Use citation management tools such as Zotero, EndNote, or Mendeley.

Endnotes

  • Use footnotes only for clarifications or additional details unsuitable for the main text.

  • Do not use endnotes for references, as the POSTech Journal adheres to an in-text citation system.

Figures and Tables

  • All figures and tables must be in black and white, properly titled, numbered, and referenced in the text.

Citation Style

  • Use the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition citation format.

  • References must be listed alphabetically, and authors are responsible for obtaining permissions for all cited materials.

Editorial Modifications

  • Editors reserve the right to correct and refine spelling, grammar, and formatting to improve the quality of published manuscripts.

Correspondence

  • Only the designated corresponding author will receive official communications from the journal regarding the submission.

By adhering to these guidelines, authors ensure their manuscripts meet the standards required for submission to the POSTech Journal.