Publication Process
The following is the flow of the process of publishing articles in Accounting Az Zukhruf Journal through the OJS (Open Journal Systems) system complete with numbering:
1. Article Submission
- The author registered an account on the OJS Accounting Az Zukhruf Journal platform.
- Once the account is registered, the author logs in to the system and uploads the article along with the required metadata (title, abstract, keywords, etc.).
- The author completes an article submission form that includes information about the author, affiliation, and contact.
2. Initial Screening
- The editorial team conducts an initial check to ensure the article meets the journal's guidelines and policies.
- If the article is eligible, it will be forwarded to the next stage. Otherwise, the article is returned to the author for improvement.
3. Assignment Reviewer (Assignment to Reviewers)
- Editors select and invite reviewers who have expertise in related fields to peer review.
- Articles are sent to reviewers anonymously (double-blind review), so that the identity of the author and the reviewer is not known to each other.
4. Review Process (Review Process)
- Reviewers conduct assessments of articles, including quality, originality, scientific contributions, and compliance with journal guidelines.
- Reviewers give recommendations: accepted without revision, accepted with minor revisions, accepted with major revisions, or rejected.
5. Results Editor (Editorial Decision)
- The editor considers the review results and makes a decision based on the reviewer's recommendations.
- The editor informs the author of the decision, which can be in the form of acceptance of the article, revision request, or rejection.
6. Author Revisions
- If asked to make a revision, the author corrects the article according to the reviewer's input and uploads the revised version through OJS.
- Revised articles will be sent back to the reviewer for reassessment if needed.
7. Final Decision
- The editor conducts a final evaluation of the revised article.
- If the revision is deemed adequate, the article is accepted for publication. Otherwise, the article may be rejected or requested for further revision.
8. Proofreading dan Layout (Proofreading and Layout)**:
- After being accepted, the article enters the layout editing and proofreading stages.
- Authors may be required to proof-check articles to correct any remaining errors.
9. Publication
- Articles that have gone through the layout and proofreading process are published online in the Accounting Az Zukhruf Journal.
- The author receives a notification that his article has been published and is accessible to the public.
10. Distribution and Indexing
- Published articles are distributed to readers through the OJS platform and indexed to various scientific databases in accordance with the journal's policies.
The process above provides a complete overview of the stages that must be passed by the author when he wants to publish an article in Accounting Az Zukhruf Journal through OJS.