Peer Review Process

Overview

Jurnal Plastik Rekonstruksi adheres to a rigorous double-blind peer-review system, ensuring that both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the process. This approach promotes fairness and objectivity in the evaluation of all submissions. The process aims to uphold the highest standards of scholarly integrity while fostering the dissemination of innovative research in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery.

Review Timeline

The review process is designed to be efficient yet thorough. Authors typically receive an initial decision within three weeks of submission. The entire peer-review cycle, from submission to final decision, may take up to two months, depending on the complexity of the manuscript and the feedback required.

Evaluation Criteria

Manuscripts are evaluated based on their contribution, originality, and relevance to the field. High-impact submissions must demonstrate significant innovation, rigorous methodology, and clear alignment with the journal’s focus areas. These criteria ensure the publication of articles that advance knowledge and practice in the discipline.

Reviewer Selection

The selection of qualified reviewers is a critical component of the peer-review process. Reviewers are chosen based on their expertise, reputation, and prior experience with the journal. Recommendations from authors or editorial board members may also be considered. Before assigning a manuscript, reviewers are contacted to confirm their availability and ensure alignment with their expertise. If a manuscript falls outside their domain, reviewers have the right to decline. To maintain confidentiality, all communications and manuscript content shared during the review process are treated with the utmost discretion.

Decision Outcomes

Decisions on submissions are made based on the reviewers’ evaluations and the editorial team’s judgment. The possible outcomes include: (1) acceptance with or without minor revisions, (2) a request for revisions to address specific concerns before a final decision is reached, (3) rejection with the possibility of resubmission after significant revisions, or (4) outright rejection due to lack of novelty, relevance, or major methodological flaws. These decisions aim to ensure that only the highest-quality research is published.

Non-Peer-Reviewed Content

Certain types of content, such as editorials, letters to the editor, media reviews, and perspectives written by the journal’s editorial staff, do not undergo external peer review. However, original research articles authored by members of Jurnal Plastik Rekonstruksi’s editorial team are independently reviewed to maintain objectivity and uphold publication standards.

Confidentiality and Feedback

Confidentiality is a cornerstone of the peer-review process. All participants, including authors and reviewers, are expected to treat manuscripts and correspondence with strict confidentiality. Feedback regarding the peer-review process is welcomed and can be submitted via email at info@jprjournal.com. The journal values input from its contributors and is committed to continuously improving the quality and fairness of its publication process.