Peer Review Process
All research manuscripts submitted to this journal undergo a peer review process. Peer review is conducted to ensure that published articles meet high scientific and academic standards. This objective evaluation process is a fundamental component of reputable scholarly publishing. Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining the quality of R-Disa: Riset Inovasi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar, and every submission is reviewed in accordance with the procedures outlined below.
Initial Manuscript Assessment
Each manuscript is first examined by the Editor. Submissions may be rejected at this stage if they lack originality, contain significant scientific weaknesses, demonstrate poor language quality, or fall outside the journal’s aims and scope. Manuscripts that satisfy the initial requirements are subsequently forwarded to a minimum of two qualified reviewers for further evaluation.
Peer Review Model
R-Disa: Riset Inovasi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar applies a double-blind peer review system, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed throughout the review process. Reviewers are selected based on their subject expertise, and the reviewer database is continuously updated to ensure quality and relevance.
Reviewer Evaluation Criteria
Reviewers are requested to assess whether the manuscript:
- Demonstrates originality
- Employs sound and appropriate research methodology
- Adheres to established ethical standards
- Presents results clearly and supports the conclusions drawn
- Accurately cites and discusses relevant prior studies
Language editing is not a primary responsibility of reviewers; however, they may provide suggestions for language improvement when deemed necessary.
Final Decision
The Editor communicates the final decision acceptance or rejection to the author, along with reviewer recommendations and, when applicable, direct reviewer comments.
Editorial Authority
While reviewers provide expert recommendations, the Editor retains full responsibility and authority for the final decision regarding manuscript acceptance or rejection.
