Publication Workflow

Dharmas Education Journal (DE_Journal) follows an editorial and publication workflow to ensure that every manuscript is evaluated systematically before publication. The workflow consists of the following stages:

1. Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts through the official DE_Journal Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. Authors must register, log in, and ensure that their submissions comply with the journal's author guidelines.

2. Initial Editorial Screening

The editor conducts an initial assessment to determine whether the submitted manuscript is relevant to the journal's focus and scope, complies with the author guidelines, and meets the journal's basic academic and methodological requirements.

Manuscripts that are outside the journal's scope or demonstrate major methodological weaknesses may be rejected at this stage.

3. Similarity Screening

Submitted manuscripts undergo similarity screening using Turnitin. The similarity index must not exceed 35%, in accordance with the journal's author guidelines. The editor evaluates the screening results before determining whether the manuscript can proceed to peer review.

4. Peer Review Process

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial screening are sent to at least two anonymous reviewers with relevant expertise. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript and provide comments, suggestions, and recommendations concerning its academic quality and contribution.

5. Editorial Evaluation and Decision

The editorial board considers the reviewers' recommendations and evaluates the manuscript before the editor communicates the editorial decision to the corresponding author.

6. Manuscript Revision

Authors are required to revise their manuscripts in response to the reviewers' comments and editorial recommendations. Revised manuscripts are submitted through the OJS platform for further evaluation.

7. Final Evaluation and Acceptance

The editor evaluates the revised manuscript to determine whether the authors have adequately addressed the reviewers' comments and editorial requirements. Manuscripts that meet the journal's standards proceed to the publication stage.

8. Copyediting and Layout Editing

Accepted manuscripts undergo editorial preparation, including language and technical corrections, formatting, and layout editing to ensure consistency with the journal's publication standards.

9. Publication

The final articles are published on the official DE_Journal website according to the journal's regular publication schedule. Published articles are made available through the journal's online archive.