Peer Review Process

PARASANGANTA: Jurnal Pengabdian dan Pemberdayaan Masyarakat applies a double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of all published manuscripts. In this process, the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed to promote impartial and objective evaluation.

All submitted manuscripts are initially reviewed by the editorial team to assess their relevance to the journal’s focus and scope, compliance with submission guidelines, and adherence to ethical and academic standards. Manuscripts that pass this preliminary screening are then sent to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in community service and empowerment studies.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on scholarly merit, originality, methodological rigor, practical contribution, clarity of presentation, impact on community development, and relevance to the journal’s thematic focus. Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, editorial decisions may include acceptance, acceptance with minor revisions, request for major revisions, or rejection. Authors are expected to respond to reviewers’ comments in a constructive and timely manner.

The final decision regarding publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief in consultation with the editorial board. All editorial decisions are made independently and free from commercial, political, or institutional influence. The journal is committed to maintaining a fair, transparent, and rigorous peer-review process to support academic quality and the advancement of community service and empowerment practices.