Peer Review Process

Journal of Linguistics, Culture, and Communication maintains the standards of peer review while increasing the efficiency of the process.

All research articles published in the Journal of Linguistics, Culture, and Communication undergo full peer review, the key characteristics of which are listed below:

  • At least two suitably qualified experts review all research articles.
  • The journal's Editors-in-Chief make all publication decisions based on the reviews provided.
  • Members of the international Editorial Boards lend insight, advice, and guidance to the Editors-in-Chief generally and assist in decision-making on specific submissions.
  • Managing Editors and Editorial Assistants provide the administrative support that allows the International Journal of Linguistics, Culture, and Communication to maintain the integrity of peer review while delivering rapid turnaround and maximum efficiency to authors, reviewers, and editors alike.
  • Indonesian Journal of Linguistics, Culture, and Communication additionally benefits through the manuscript referral process from the high-quality peer review conducted by established journals.

Peer review of referred papers:

Editors of  Journal of Linguistics, Culture, and Communication will decide promptly whether to accept, reject or request revisions of referred papers based on the reviews and editorial insight of the supporting journals. In addition, Editors will have the option of seeking additional reviews when needed. Authors will be advised when Editors decide further review is needed.


Peer review of novel submissions:

Articles submitted directly to Journal of Linguistics, Culture, and Communication will be fully peer-reviewed by at least two appropriately qualified experts in the field selected by the Editor-in-Chief. The Editor-in-Chief or a designated member of the Editorial Board will then decide whether to accept, reject or request revisions based on the reviews and comments received.
Editors will decide whether each submission reports well-conducted research with conclusions supported by the data presented in the paper. Assessments of priority will not be a factor in decision-making, but all papers must make an incremental or novel addition to the literature.