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Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to Agapedia: Jurnal Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini undergo a rigorous peer review process to ensure academic quality, originality, relevance, and scientific integrity.

The journal employs a double-blind peer review system, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed throughout the review process.

Stages of Review

The review process consists of the following stages:

1. Initial Editorial Screening

The Editor-in-Chief or assigned editor conducts a preliminary evaluation to determine whether the manuscript fits the journal's focus and scope, complies with the author guidelines, and meets basic standards of academic writing and research ethics.

2. Similarity Check

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with unacceptable levels of similarity or evidence of plagiarism will be rejected or returned to the authors for revision.

3. Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript's topic. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:

• ● Originality and contribution to knowledge
• ● Relevance to early childhood education
• ● Theoretical and methodological rigor
• ● Clarity of analysis and discussion
• ● Quality of writing and organization
• ● Validity of conclusions and implications

4. Review Recommendations

Reviewers may recommend one of the following decisions:

• ● Accept without revision
• ● Accept with minor revisions
• ● Accept with major revisions
• ● Resubmit for review
• ● Reject

5. Editorial Decision

The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision after considering the reviewers' recommendations. In cases of conflicting reviews, an additional reviewer may be appointed.

6. Revision Process

Authors are required to address all reviewer comments and submit a revised manuscript along with a response letter explaining how each comment has been addressed.

7. Final Evaluation and Publication

The editorial team evaluates the revised manuscript. Once the manuscript satisfies all academic and editorial requirements, it proceeds to copyediting, proofreading, layout editing, and publication.

Timeline & Ethical Standards