Reviewer Guidelines

EDITORIAL WORKFLOW

Peer Review Process

ASIA PACIFIC JOURNAL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Asia Pacific Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to the dissemination of knowledge in research and community service. All submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous evaluation to ensure scientific rigor and quality.

Initial Screening & Assignment

Articles are first reviewed by editors for compliance with author guidelines and journal templates. Prospective reviewers are selected based on national publication records, invited by the editorial team, and assigned manuscripts managed via Open Journal Systems (OJS).

Plagiarism & Integrity Checks

To assess originality and suitability, manuscripts are screened for text similarity using indexing benchmarks (such as Scopus or Sinta standards). If the plagiarism level exceeds 25%, the manuscript may be returned to authors for revision prior to further processing.

Reviewer Responsibilities & Evaluation Criteria:

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts within their area of expertise by providing constructive, objective, and honest feedback. Key evaluation areas include assessing research novelty, scope relevance, scientific contribution, methodological validity, and overall manuscript quality. The final acceptance decision is made by the Editor based on reviewer recommendations.