Peer Review Process

KUBIK: Jurnal Publikasi Ilmiah Matematika implements a double-blind peer review process to ensure the academic quality, originality, and integrity of published articles. Under this system, the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed from each other throughout the review process.

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment before being forwarded to reviewers with relevant expertise in mathematics and related disciplines.

1. Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, each manuscript is evaluated by the editorial team to determine its suitability for the journal. This preliminary assessment includes:

  • Compliance with the journal's focus and scope.

  • Adherence to the journal's manuscript template and author guidelines.

  • Originality and relevance of the research.

  • Completeness and clarity of manuscript presentation.

  • Plagiarism screening using similarity-detection software.

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's basic requirements may be returned to the authors for correction or rejected before proceeding to peer review.

2. Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the research topic.

The review process follows a double-blind system, in which reviewers are not informed of the authors' identities, and authors are not informed of the reviewers' identities.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:

  1. Originality and Novelty: The manuscript presents original research findings or meaningful contributions to mathematical knowledge.

  2. Scientific Relevance: The research aligns with the journal's focus and scope and contributes to mathematics or its applications.

  3. Mathematical Rigor: Mathematical definitions, theorems, proofs, models, and computational methods are accurate and appropriately justified.

  4. Methodological Soundness: The research methodology is clearly described, appropriate, and scientifically valid.

  5. Results and Discussion: The findings are supported by adequate mathematical reasoning, analysis, or evidence.

  6. Literature and References: Relevant and credible scholarly literature is appropriately cited.

  7. Clarity and Organization: The manuscript is well-structured, clearly written, and consistent with academic writing standards.

3. Review Outcomes and Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers' evaluations, the editorial team may recommend one of the following decisions:

  • Accept Submission: The manuscript meets the journal's publication standards.

  • Revisions Required: The manuscript requires revisions based on reviewers' comments.

  • Resubmit for Review: Substantial revisions are necessary, and the revised manuscript must undergo further evaluation.

  • Decline Submission: The manuscript does not meet the journal's scientific or publication standards.

The final editorial decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized editor, taking into consideration the reviewers' recommendations and the journal's editorial policies.

4. Manuscript Revision

Authors receiving revision requests are expected to address reviewers' comments carefully and submit a revised manuscript along with a point-by-point response explaining the changes made.

The revised manuscript may be returned to the original reviewers or evaluated further by the editorial team, depending on the extent of the revisions.

5. Review Timeline

The peer review process generally takes approximately one month, depending on reviewer availability, manuscript complexity, and the extent of revisions required.

The total publication timeline may vary according to the number of review rounds, the time required for author revisions, and editorial processing.

6. Publication Requirements

To be considered for publication in KUBIK, manuscripts must:

  • Present original and unpublished scholarly work that is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal.

  • Fall within the journal's focus and scope.

  • Demonstrate clear scientific contributions to pure or applied mathematics.

  • Provide sound mathematical arguments, valid methodologies, and adequately supported conclusions.

  • Comply with the journal's ethical standards and author guidelines.

  • Address reviewers' comments satisfactorily when revisions are requested.

KUBIK: Jurnal Publikasi Ilmiah Matematika is committed to maintaining a fair, objective, confidential, and rigorous peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality mathematical research.