Publication Process

  1. Manuscript Submission
  • Authors submit articles through the Open Journal System (OJS) of Jurnal Realitas Sosial
  • Manuscripts must conform to the Journal's template and adhere to author guidelines.
  • The editor reviews manuscripts for initial formatting to ensure completeness of administrative and technical requirements.
  1. Initial Screening
  • The editor checks for originality using Turnitin (maximum 25% similarity).
  • Manuscripts that do not meet the Journal's scope will be rejected outright (desk rejection).
  1. Peer Reviewer Assignment
  • Manuscripts that pass the initial review are sent to at least two mitra bestari (peer reviewers) for double-blind review.
  • The reviewers are from outside the author's affiliation and have expertise relevant to the article's field.
  1. Peer Review Process
  • Reviewers assess aspects of novelty, relevance, methodology, data validity, and theoretical and practical contributions.
  • Assessments are given in the following forms:

             - Accepted without revision

             - Minor revision

             - Major revision

             - Rejected

  1. Editorial Decision
  • Based on the reviewers' recommendations, the editor decides whether to accept, request revisions, or reject the submission.
  • If revisions are made, the author is given a specific time (usually 2–3 weeks) to complete them.
  1. Final Checking and Layout
  • After the revisions are received, the editor checks that they align with the reviewers' input.
  • Successful manuscripts are checked for grammar (language editing), layout (template conformity), and bibliography.
  • The article is then prepared for final layout.
  1. Proofreading and Final Approval
  • The author will receive a proof (final layout copy) for review.
  • The author must provide final approval before the article is published.
  1. Online Publication
  • Articles are published online on the Jurnal Realitas Sosial (OJS) website.