Journal Management

International Journal of Graphic Design (IJGD) is managed professionally by the Editorial Team under the coordination of the National Research and Innovation Center, Institute for Research and Community Service, Universitas Sains dan Teknologi Komputer (STEKOM University). The journal follows international publishing standards to ensure high-quality, ethical, and impactful scholarly communication in the field of visual communication design.

Editorial Structure and Responsibilities

  1. Editor-in-Chief

    • Oversees the entire editorial and publishing process

    • Makes final decisions on manuscript acceptance

    • Coordinates journal development strategies and quality assurance

    • Represents the journal in academic and professional networks

  2. Managing Editor

    • Manages daily editorial workflow and communication with authors, reviewers, and editors

    • Ensures timely progress from submission to publication

    • Coordinates copyediting, typesetting, and final proofing

  3. Section Editors

    • Handle submissions within specific subject areas

    • Assign peer reviewers and provide editorial recommendations

    • Ensure thematic consistency and academic rigor within their section

  4. Editorial Board Members

    • Provide strategic guidance and contribute to content development

    • Support peer review process as needed

    • Promote the journal within their academic networks

  5. Reviewers

    • Conduct double-blind peer review based on scholarly merit, originality, and relevance

    • Provide constructive feedback to authors

    • Uphold confidentiality and ethical review practices

  6. Technical Editor / OJS Administrator

    • Maintains the OJS (Open Journal Systems) platform

    • Ensures smooth submission, review, and publication processes

    • Manages system backups, metadata indexing, and DOIs

  7. Layout and Copyediting Team

    • Formats articles according to the journal’s style guidelines

    • Checks grammar, punctuation, and consistency

    • Prepares final versions for online publication

Editorial Policies and Governance

IJGD is committed to:

  • Implementing transparent peer review and editorial decision-making

  • Upholding publication ethics and integrity based on COPE guidelines

  • Promoting open access to support global knowledge dissemination

  • Regularly reviewing and updating policies to ensure relevance and quality

All editorial activities are documented and traceable through the journal's OJS platform, ensuring accountability and openness throughout the publication process.