Peer Review Process
Peer Review Process
Jurnal Seni Rupa Universitas Negeri Medan applies a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of all published articles. The journal adopts a double-blind peer review policy, in which the identity of authors and reviewers is kept confidential throughout the review process.
1. Initial Screening
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All submitted manuscripts are first screened by the Editorial Office for compliance with journal scope, formatting guidelines, and plagiarism checks using similarity detection software.
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Manuscripts failing to meet basic requirements or showing high similarity scores will be rejected without review.
2. Assignment to Editors
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Eligible manuscripts are assigned to a Section Editor or Associate Editor based on expertise in the relevant field of fine arts or performing arts.
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The handling editor evaluates the manuscript’s relevance, novelty, and academic contribution before proceeding to peer review.
3. Double-Blind Peer Review
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Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant area.
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Both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure objectivity.
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Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:
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Originality and contribution to the field
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Theoretical framework and literature review
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Research design and methodology (if applicable)
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Quality of analysis and discussion
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Clarity, coherence, and academic writing style
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Compliance with ethical standards
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4. Review Outcomes
Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the editor will make one of the following decisions:
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Accept without revision
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Minor revision required (authors are given 1–2 weeks to revise)
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Major revision required (authors are given 3–4 weeks to revise)
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Reject (due to lack of originality, methodological flaws, or outside the journal’s scope)
5. Revision Process
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Authors must submit a revised manuscript along with a response letter addressing reviewers’ comments point-by-point.
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Revised manuscripts may be sent back to reviewers for re-evaluation, particularly in cases of major revisions.
6. Final Decision
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The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief, based on reviewers’ recommendations and the quality of the revisions.
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The decision is final and binding.
7. Copyediting and Proofreading
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Accepted manuscripts undergo professional copyediting, layout, and proofreading to ensure clarity, formatting consistency, and accuracy before publication.
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Authors are asked to approve the final proofs prior to online publication.
8. Publication
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Articles are published in the online version of the journal according to the scheduled issue.
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Published articles are made available under an open access policy with a Creative Commons license.