Peer Review Process

The Jurnal Dinamika Hukum (JDH) follows a systematic and structured publication process as outlined below:

  1. Screening Manuscript
    The Editor-in-Chief, together with the Managing Editor, conducts an initial assessment of the manuscript's eligibility. In the OJS interface, this stage is marked as Pre-Review. This process takes approximately 30-45 days from the manuscript submission and includes the following aspects:
    • Title: The title must clearly reflect the main idea offered concerning the legal issue discussed. While specific titles may be considered, the editorial board prioritizes innovative main ideas with broad academic impact.
    • Abstract: The abstract must systematically contain six main elements: a) Introduction: The main issue raised in the title; b) Objective: The problem analyzed in the manuscript; c) Method: The data used in the research; d) Results: Findings or descriptions of the data obtained; e) Conclusion: Commentary on the research findings; f) Recommendation: Proposed ideas as academic or policy implications.
    • References: The manuscript must cite at least 30 journal references, with at least five originating from international journals (not from Indonesia) categorized as reputable international journals. According to the Ministry of Higher Education’s policy, reputable international journals are those indexed in Scopus or Web of Science.
    • Similarity: The manuscript must have a maximum similarity level of 20% based on a Turnitin Even if authors submit a Turnitin report, the editorial team will still conduct an independent verification to ensure compliance and originality
  2. Pre-Review
    The Editor-in-Chief appoints an Editor to conduct a further assessment of the manuscript’s eligibility. In the OJS interface, this stage is also marked as Pre-Review. The evaluation at this stage focuses on the following aspects: 
    • Relevance of the title and abstract.
    • Novelty in the introduction.
    • Contribution to the international academic community.
    • Adequacy and relevance of data.
    • Quality of English language usage.
    • Credibility and appropriateness of references.
    • Similarity level.
    This process takes approximately 15-30 days. The possible outcomes are:
    • The manuscript is eligible for the Review
    • The manuscript requires revision before proceeding to the Review
    • The manuscript is rejected.
  3. Review
    The Editor assigns two Reviewers (Reviewer A and Reviewer B) to evaluate the manuscript's substantive quality. In the OJS interface, this stage is marked as Review. The process follows a blind-review system to ensure objectivity and independence in evaluation. The estimated duration of this stage is 15-30 days. The possible outcomes are:
    • The manuscript is accepted.
    • The manuscript requires revision.
    • The manuscript is rejected.
  4. Post-Review
    In the OJS interface, this stage is also marked as Review. The Editor reviews the comments from the Reviewers to determine the next steps:
    • Manuscript Requires Revision: The revision request will be sent to the author within 15-30 days. The Editor will provide comments from the Reviewers and, if necessary, additional input based on an independent evaluation. The revised manuscript will then be reassessed, and further revisions may be requested if it still does not meet the required quality standards. Even if Reviewer A and Reviewer B approve the manuscript, the Editor may still request revisions if substantive issues remain unaddressed or if there are inaccuracies in data presentation or research methodology. If there is a discrepancy between the Reviewers (e.g., one rejects while the other approves or requests revisions), the Editor may decide based on one of the opinions or appoint Reviewer C for an additional review to ensure a more objective evaluation.
    • Manuscript Rejected: The editor rejects the manuscript based on the Reviewers' comments and decisions, including rejecting if the revised manuscript does not meet the editorial standards based on the editorial policy.
  5. Copy-Editing
    This stage is managed by the Managing Editor. In the OJS interface, this stage is marked as Copy-Editing. The manuscript is prepared for publication in the designated issue. At this stage, authors are required to pay a publication fee; however, the editorial board may grant exemptions for certain manuscripts. The copy-editing process includes proofreading and layouting. The results of copy-editing will be sent to the author for review within 7-15 days. Authors have the right to request revisions; however, major revisions will be further evaluated by the Managing Editor to ensure the final quality of the publication.
  6. Production
    In the OJS interface, this stage is marked as Production. The Managing Editor publishes the article and activates the DOI to ensure the manuscript is accessible in academic databases. The entire publication process is estimated to take between 82 and 150 days, excluding any additional revisions that may be required to enhance the manuscript’s quality before official publication.