01. Submission and Initial Evaluation

All manuscripts submitted to EKOSISTEM undergo an initial evaluation by the editorial team to assess their suitability and compliance with the journal's scope and submission guidelines. Manuscripts that pass the initial evaluation are assigned a unique identification number for further processing.

02. Peer Review

Each eligible manuscript is sent to a minimum of two independent expert reviewers in the relevant field. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, experience, and contributions to the field. If conflicting recommendations arise, additional reviewers may be invited to provide a more comprehensive evaluation.

03. Double-Blind Review

EKOSISTEM applies a double-blind (double-anonymous) peer-review process, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from one another. This approach supports an objective and fair evaluation while helping minimize potential bias.

04. Review Criteria

Reviewers assess submitted manuscripts based on the following criteria:

• Scientific quality and originality;
• Relevance to the journal's focus and scope;
• Clarity, structure, and quality of presentation; and
• Compliance with research and publication ethics.

Reviewers are encouraged to provide constructive feedback and recommendations to help authors improve their manuscripts.

05. Review Duration

EKOSISTEM strives to provide a timely and efficient peer-review process. Reviewers are given a designated period to complete their evaluations. Authors are informed of relevant timelines during the submission process or when significant revisions are required.

06. Decision and Revision

After the peer-review process is completed, the editorial team considers the reviewers' comments and recommendations. Editorial decisions may include acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection. When revisions are requested, authors are expected to address the reviewers' comments carefully and resubmit the revised manuscript within the specified deadline.

07. Editorial Decision

The final decision on whether a manuscript will be published rests with the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized member of the Editorial Board. The decision takes into account the reviewers' assessments, the originality and relevance of the manuscript, its contribution to the journal's scope, and its compliance with ethical standards.

08. Confidentiality

EKOSISTEM maintains the confidentiality of the peer-review process. Reviewers must treat manuscripts and all related materials as confidential documents and must not disclose or use unpublished information for purposes unrelated to the review.

09. Review Process Improvement

EKOSISTEM is committed to continuously improving its peer-review process. Feedback from authors and reviewers is welcomed and considered as part of the journal's efforts to enhance the efficiency, transparency, and fairness of manuscript evaluation.