PEER REVIEW PROCESS

Introduction: The peer review process is a crucial step in the publication of scientific articles. The main goal of this process is to ensure the quality, validity, and originality of the research published in THEOSEBIA: Journal of Theology, Christian Religious Education, and Psychospiritual (JTCRES). This process involves careful evaluation by experts in the relevant fields.

Peer Review Process:

1. Article Submission:

  • Authors submit their manuscript to THEOSEBIA: Journal of Theology, Christian Religious Education, and Psychospiritual (JTCRES).
  • The article must adhere to the writing guidelines and format set by THEOSEBIA: Journal of Theology, Christian Religious Education, and Psychospiritual (JTCRES).

2. Initial Check by the Editor:

  • The editor of THEOSEBIA: Journal of Theology, Christian Religious Education, and Psychospiritual (JTCRES) conducts an initial check to ensure that the article meets basic requirements, such as compliance with writing guidelines, relevance of the topic, and clarity of the abstract.
  • Articles that do not meet these requirements will be returned to the authors for revision or rejection.

3. Selection of Reviewers:

  • The editor selects reviewers who have expertise and experience in the research field relevant to the article.
  • Reviewers typically consist of two to three independent and anonymous individuals.

4. Evaluation by Reviewers:

  • Reviewers receive the article for evaluation and provide in-depth feedback on various aspects of the article, including methodology, data analysis, validity of results, and contribution to scientific knowledge.
  • Reviewers make recommendations on whether the article should be accepted, revised, or rejected.

5. Revision by Authors:

  • Authors receive feedback from the reviewers and editor and then make the necessary revisions to their article.
  • Authors then resubmit the revised article to THEOSEBIA: Journal of Theology, Christian Religious Education, and Psychospiritual (JTCRES) for re-evaluation.

6. Re-evaluation:

  • The revised article will be re-evaluated by the same reviewers or new ones to ensure that the revisions have been adequately made and that the article meets the required quality standards.

7. Final Decision by the Editor:

  • Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the editor makes the final decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of the article.
  • If the article is accepted, the authors will be notified about the publication schedule. If rejected, authors will be given reasons for rejection and, if possible, suggestions for improvement.

8. Publication:

  • Accepted articles will be published in the next issue of the journal, in both print and online formats.
  • Published articles will go through a final editing process to ensure compliance with THEOSEBIA: Journal of Theology, Christian Religious Education, and Psychospiritual (JTCRES) format and quality presentation.

Conclusion: The peer review process is an essential mechanism for ensuring the integrity and quality of published scientific research. Through critical and constructive evaluation, this process helps maintain high scientific standards and promotes the improvement of research quality in various fields of Theology, Christian Religious Education, and Psychospiritual studies.