Peer Review Process

Every manuscript submitted to the Journal of Agroindustrial Development and Innovation undergoes a peer review process to ensure the academic quality and scientific contribution of published articles. This journal employs a double-blind peer review system, in which the identities of authors and reviewers remain anonymous to one another throughout the review process.

1. Initial Screening by the Editor
After a manuscript is submitted through the journal’s system, the editorial team will conduct an initial screening to ensure that the manuscript:
a) aligns with the journal’s focus and scope
b) follows the article submission guidelines
c) has a complete article structure
At this stage, a similarity check is also performed using plagiarism detection software to ensure the manuscript’s originality. Manuscripts with a similarity rate exceeding 20% will be returned to the author for revision or may be rejected by the editor before proceeding to the review stage within 1–7 days.
Additionally, the editorial team will verify that the writing format, citations, and reference list comply with the current author guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be returned to the author for revision before being sent to reviewers.

2. Appointment of Reviewers
If a manuscript is deemed to meet the initial requirements, the editor will appoint one independent reviewer with expertise relevant to the research topic. Reviewers are selected from among academics or researchers with expertise in fields relevant to the submitted manuscript.
The review process in the Journal of Agroindustrial Development and Innovation uses a double-blind review system, in which the authors’ identities are not disclosed to the reviewers to ensure objectivity in the evaluation process.
The review invitation and the manuscript to be reviewed are sent simultaneously to the reviewer via the journal’s system. The reviewer is expected to confirm their willingness to conduct the review process within a maximum of 7 days from the date the invitation is received. If the reviewer does not provide confirmation within this timeframe, the editor may appoint another reviewer to continue the manuscript review process.

3. Review Process by the Reviewer
Reviewers will evaluate the manuscript based on several aspects, including:
a) novelty of the research
b) quality of the methodology
c) clarity of the analysis and discussion
d) scientific contribution to the field of agroindustry
Reviewers are given approximately 2–4 weeks to complete the review process and provide recommendations to the editor.

4. Editorial Decision
Based on the reviewers’ evaluations, the editor will make a decision regarding the manuscript, categorizing it as follows:
a) accepted without revisions
b) accepted with minor revisions
c) accepted with major revisions
d) rejected
If there are significant discrepancies among the reviewers, the editor may appoint additional reviewers before making a final decision within 1–7 days.

5. Revision Process by the Author
If the manuscript requires revision, the author is asked to revise the manuscript in accordance with the reviewers’ comments. The revision time allowed is:
a) minor revisions: maximum 2 weeks
b) major revisions: maximum 4 weeks
The author is also asked to include a document responding to the reviewers’ comments that explains the changes made to the manuscript.

6. Re-review
For manuscripts requiring major revisions, the revised manuscript will be sent back to the reviewer for re-evaluation to ensure that the revisions align with the previously provided suggestions and comments. This re-evaluation process typically takes 1–7 days.
If the revisions submitted by the author are deemed adequate and approved by the editor, the manuscript may proceed to the editing and publication preparation stage without undergoing additional review.

7. Editing and Publication
Manuscripts that have been accepted will undergo copyediting, layout editing, and proofreading before being published in the upcoming issue of the journal. At this stage, the author will receive a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) issued by the editor as proof that the article has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Agroindustrial Development and Innovation.
Overall, the manuscript evaluation process until the final decision typically takes about 4–8 weeks, depending on the completeness of the manuscript and the review process.