PEER REVIEW PROCESS

Peer Review Process
NUANSA INFORMATIKA applies a rigorous double blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and integrity of each published article. During the review process, the identities of authors and reviewers are kept strictly confidential.

A. Review Workflow

1. Initial Screening
Every manuscript submitted through the OJS system is first screened by the editorial team for:

  • Relevance to the journal’s focus and scope,
  • Compliance with the official journal template and author guidelines,
  • Completeness of all required documents (including the initial plagiarism report from the author).

Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria will be returned to the authors or rejected at this stage.

2. Plagiarism Check

  • Authors are required to perform an initial plagiarism check (using Turnitin, iThenticate, or equivalent) and upload the similarity report (≤ 20% excluding references) when submitting.
  • The editorial team will conduct an additional plagiarism screening before sending the manuscript to reviewers.

3. Assignment to Reviewers

  • Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.
  • Reviewers are carefully selected based on their qualifications and the absence of conflicts of interest.

4. Double Blind Review

  • Authors and reviewers remain anonymous to each other.
  • Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:
    • Originality, clarity, significance, relevance, methodology, and contribution to the field.
  • Reviewers are expected to:
    • Provide detailed feedback directly on the manuscript (using comments or annotation tools),
    • Complete the review form provided in OJS,
    • Maintain strict confidentiality and not share the manuscript with others without prior approval from the editor.

If reviewers find ethical issues, doubt originality, or detect possible misconduct, they must immediately inform the editor.

5. Review Decision
Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editor will make one of the following decisions:

  • Accepted (no or minimal changes),
  • Minor Revision (requires small improvements),
  • Major Revision (requires substantial changes and re-evaluation),
  • Rejected (not suitable for publication).

6. Revision Stage

  • Authors must revise the manuscript in the same file according to reviewers’ comments and highlight all changes.
  • A response letter addressing each reviewer’s comment must be included.
  • Revised manuscripts will be checked by the editor and, if necessary, may be sent back to reviewers for further evaluation.

7. Final Decision and Acceptance

  • The editor will evaluate the revised manuscript and make the final decision.
  • Once the article is accepted:
    • Payment instructions will be sent to the corresponding author via email,
    • After the publication fee is settled, an official Letter of Acceptance (LoA) will be issued.

B. Estimated Timeframe
The average review process (from submission to acceptance) is 1 to 1.5 months, depending on the revision cycles and reviewers’ feedback.

C. Confidentiality and Integrity

  • All manuscripts are treated as confidential documents.
  • Reviewers and editors must not use or share unpublished materials for personal purposes.
  • All communication between reviewers, editors, and authors is handled through the OJS system and official journal emails.

Reviewer Guidelines
NUANSA INFORMATIKA highly values reviewers’ contributions. By agreeing to review:

  • Ensure the manuscript aligns with your expertise; otherwise, promptly inform the editor.
  • Decline the review if you have time constraints or conflicts of interest.
  • Provide clear and constructive comments to help authors improve their work.
  • Report any ethical concerns, suspected plagiarism, or data inaccuracies to the editor.

Reviewers are not required to correct language errors or typos, but they are welcome to note them if identified.