Review Policy

1. Peer Review Process

KOMPAK: Jurnal Ilmiah Komputerisasi Akuntansi applies a double-blind peer review system to ensure the objectivity, impartiality, and scientific quality of published manuscripts. Under this system, the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other throughout the review process. Each manuscript that passes the initial editorial screening is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise in accounting, computerized accounting systems, information technology, or related disciplines. All editorial decisions are based on scientific merit, methodological rigor, originality, relevance, and compliance with publication ethics.

2. Stages of Peer Review

Stage 1: Initial Editorial Screening

The editorial team evaluates each submitted manuscript to determine its suitability for the journal. This assessment covers the journal's aims and scope, manuscript structure, originality, similarity screening, formatting requirements, and compliance with publication ethics.

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's basic requirements may be returned for correction or rejected before external peer review.

Stage 2: Reviewer Assignment

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two qualified reviewers selected according to their academic expertise and independence.

Reviewers must disclose potential conflicts of interest before accepting an invitation to review.

Stage 3: Manuscript Evaluation

Reviewers independently assess manuscripts based on the following criteria:

  • Originality and significance of the research contribution.

  • Relevance to the journal's focus and scope.

  • Clarity of research objectives and identification of research gaps.

  • Adequacy and relevance of the literature review.

  • Appropriateness and transparency of the research methodology.

  • Validity and reliability of data analysis and research findings.

  • Quality of the discussion and interpretation of results.

  • Consistency between findings, conclusions, and research objectives.

  • Accuracy and relevance of references and citations.

  • Compliance with research integrity and publication ethics.

Reviewers are expected to provide constructive, objective, and evidence-based recommendations to improve the scientific quality of submitted manuscripts.

Stage 4: Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers' evaluations, the editor may issue one of the following decisions:

  • Accept Submission: The manuscript meets the journal's publication standards.

  • Revisions Required: The manuscript requires revisions before further consideration.

  • Resubmit for Review: Substantial revisions are necessary, and the revised manuscript must undergo further evaluation.

  • Decline Submission: The manuscript does not meet the journal's scientific or editorial requirements.

The final publication decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief or the designated handling editor, taking into account reviewer recommendations and the journal's editorial standards.

Stage 5: Revision and Re-evaluation

Authors receiving revision requests must address the reviewers' comments and submit a revised manuscript accompanied by a point-by-point response.

Revised manuscripts may undergo additional review to verify that the required improvements have been adequately addressed.

Acceptance is not guaranteed following revision and depends on the manuscript's scientific quality and compliance with editorial requirements.

3. Review Timeline

KOMPAK aims to complete the peer review and editorial evaluation process within approximately three months, depending on reviewer availability, manuscript complexity, and the extent of revisions required.

The journal strives to communicate the initial editorial screening outcome within approximately one week. External peer review generally takes two to four weeks per review round, while authors are normally given approximately two weeks to complete requested revisions.

These timeframes are estimates rather than guarantees. Authors will be informed when substantial delays occur.

4. Confidentiality and Reviewer Ethics

All manuscripts submitted to KOMPAK are treated as confidential scholarly documents.

Reviewers and editors must:

  • Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts and associated research data.

  • Provide independent, objective, and constructive evaluations.

  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.

  • Refrain from using unpublished manuscript content for personal or professional advantage.

  • Avoid discriminatory, offensive, or personally directed comments.

  • Notify the editorial team of suspected plagiarism, data fabrication, or other ethical concerns.

  • Complete assigned reviews within the agreed timeframe.

Reviewers must not upload confidential manuscripts or unpublished research materials to external artificial intelligence platforms without prior editorial authorization and appropriate confidentiality safeguards.

The journal follows recognized principles of ethical peer review, including those established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

5. Editorial Independence

Editorial decisions are made independently and are based exclusively on the scholarly merit and ethical integrity of submitted manuscripts.

The journal does not permit financial considerations, institutional affiliations, personal relationships, or other inappropriate influences to determine the outcome of peer review.

Manuscripts submitted by editorial board members are subject to independent editorial handling and the same peer review standards as other submissions.

6. Appeals and Complaints

Authors who believe that an editorial decision was based on a factual misunderstanding, procedural irregularity, or inappropriate evaluation may submit a reasoned appeal to the editorial office.

Appeals must include a clear explanation and supporting evidence. The Editor-in-Chief will assess the appeal and may consult independent experts when necessary. The journal reserves the right to uphold or reconsider an editorial decision following a fair evaluation of the appeal.

7. Commitment to Publication Quality

KOMPAK: Jurnal Ilmiah Komputerisasi Akuntansi is committed to maintaining a transparent, rigorous, fair, and ethical peer review process. Through independent scholarly evaluation and responsible editorial oversight, the journal seeks to publish reliable, original, and academically significant research that contributes to the advancement of computerized accounting and related disciplines.