Peer Review Process

The publication of articles in Journal WIBAMAS (Wira Bakti Masyarakat) is determined solely by the scientific validity, logical coherence, and contribution to the field, as assessed by the editorial team and independent peer reviewers. Reviewers also evaluate the clarity of the manuscript and its relevance to the journal’s scope.

Journal WIBAMAS highly appreciates the valuable time, expertise, and constructive suggestions contributed by its reviewers in maintaining the quality and credibility of published outcomes of community service.

Initial Manuscript Screening

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial evaluation by the editor-in-chief or handling editor within a maximum of three (3) weeks. At this stage, manuscripts may be rejected if they are:

  • Lacking originality or significant contribution to the field
  • Methodologically flawed or scientifically unsound
  • Outside the scope and focus of Journal WIBAMAS
  • Poorly written or not meeting submission guidelines

Manuscripts that meet the basic criteria are forwarded to the peer-review stage.

Type of Peer Review

Journal WIBAMAS uses a double-blind peer review system, where both reviewers and authors remain anonymous throughout the process. Typically, each manuscript is reviewed by two to three independent experts in the relevant field.

Reviewers assess the manuscript’s:

  • Scientific rigor and coherence
  • Relevance to the field and novelty of the study
  • Clarity of writing and structure
  • Compliance with ethical standards
  • Contribution to the body of academic literature

Should the initial review process be inconclusive or require clarification, additional rounds of peer review may be conducted.

Review Criteria

Reviewers are asked to provide constructive and unbiased feedback, addressing the following key points:

  • Originality – Are the community service objectives and knowledge gaps clearly stated?
  • Methodological Soundness – Are the methods appropriate, valid, and well explained?
  • Ethical Considerations – Do the community service activities comply with recognized ethical guidelines?
  • Results and Conclusions – Are findings clearly presented, and do they logically support the conclusions?
  • Referencing – Are relevant prior studies appropriately cited and contextualized?

Please note that reviewers are not expected to perform language editing or formatting corrections. Language improvement is the responsibility of the authors and/or the journal’s editorial team after the review process.

The Peer Review Process of Journal WIBAMAS is designed to maintain high standards of publication ethics and ensure that every article provides meaningful and verifiable contributions to community development.