Publication Process

The following is the flow of the process of publishing articles in Journal of Accounting and Auditing through the OJS (Open Journal Systems) system complete with numbering:

1. Article Submission

  • The author registered an account on the OJS Journal of Accounting and Auditing 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 Journal of Accounting and Auditing
  • 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 Journal of Accounting and Auditing through OJS.