Article Submission Flowchart

The workflow from article submission to publication within the ejournal UTM Jakarta platform follows these systematic steps:

  1. Article Submission: The Author submits the manuscript online through the OJS system.
  2. Assign 2 Reviewers: The Editor screens the submission and assigns at least 2 (two) expert Peer Reviewers.
  3. Reviewer Decision: Reviewers evaluate the manuscript's substance and provide their recommendations, resulting in three possible paths:
    • 2 Approve: If both reviewers approve, the manuscript directly Proceeds to Similarity Check.
    • 1 Approve: If there is a split decision (only 1 approves), the manuscript undergoes a Re-review by the Managing / Section Editor for a final determination.
    • 2 Decline: If both reviewers reject the work, the Submission is Declined by the Editor.
  4. Similarity Check: The Editor screens the manuscript for plagiarism using detection software (Turnitin).
    • ≤ 20%: The manuscript Passes and proceeds to the next stage.
    • ≥ 20%: The manuscript is sent back for Paraphrase / Revision by the Author before any further processing.
  5. Copyediting: The manuscript undergoes linguistic and stylistic refinement, handled jointly by the Editor and Author.
  6. Production: The Layout Editor formats the final manuscript into the journal's official publishing template (PDF Galley).
  7. Final Approval (Ready to Publish): The Managing Editor gives the final approval, and the article is officially ready for publication.