In generally, the submitted manuscript is first reviewed by an editor. It will be evaluated in the office, whether it is suitable for our focus and scope or has a major methodological flaw. This manuscript will be sent to at least two anonymous reviewers. Reviewers' comments are then sent to the corresponding author for necessary actions and responses. The suggested decision will be evaluated in an editorial board meeting. Afterwards, the editor will send the final decision to the corresponding author.

Daengku: Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Innovation operates a double-blind peer-review system, where both authors' and reviewers' identities are concealed throughout the review process. This approach minimizes potential bias and ensures that manuscripts are evaluated solely on their intellectual merit and methodological quality. All research articles, review papers, and case studies are subject to this peer review process, though editorials and invited commentaries may be reviewed at the discretion of the editorial team.

The Editor will first evaluate all manuscripts submitted. Although rare, yet it is entirely feasible for an exceptional manuscript to be accepted at this stage. Each new submission is assessed by Editor using Manuscript Readiness Level (MRL) to determine whether it falls within the general remit of Daengku. Those rejected at this stage are insufficiently original, have serious scientific flaws, or are outside the aims and scope of the Daengku. Those that meet the minimum criteria are passed on to experts for review.

Submissions must represent the original and independent work of the authors. Each new submission is assessed by one or more editors to determine whether it falls within the general remit of Daengku. We will reject a manuscript without review if it contains insufficient applied science content; is mainly concerned with developing and advancing methodology and not primarily with the application of those methods; there are substantive issues with the design, methodology, or data quality; it exceeds our word limit or is incorrectly formatted; it is poorly presented and unclear.

Manuscripts that pass the initial assessment are assigned to a subject expert in our team of Editors to oversee the review process. All papers are subject to peer review and authors can expect a decision, or an explanation for the delay, within a month of receipt. If a revision is invited, the corresponding author should submit the revised manuscript within 2 weeks. The final decision is taken by the editor based on the information gained through the peer-review process. Reviewers are asked to declare any conflicts of interest. 

Types of decisions: Decline, Resubmit, Revision, Accept

Decline

Following peer review, the paper is judged not to be acceptable for publication in Daengku and resubmission is not possible.

Resubmit

The submitted version of the paper is not acceptable and requires major revision but there is clear potential in the work and Daengku is prepared to consider a new version. Authors are offered the opportunity to resubmit their paper as a new submission. Concerns will remain regarding the suitability of the paper for publication until the editors are convinced by the authors that their paper fits the scope and standards of Daengku. The resubmitted manuscript will be returned to the editor if at all possible.

Revision

The paper requires changes before a final decision can be made. Authors are asked to modify their manuscript in light of comments received from referees and editors and to submit a new version for consideration within 2 weeks of receiving the decision letter. A point-by-point explanation of how comments have been addressed must be supplied with the revised version of the paper. Revisions may undergo further peer review and papers may undergo more than one round of revision. If the authors do not revise their papers to the satisfaction of the editors, the paper can still be declined from publication in Daengku.

Final accept

The paper is acceptable for publication, subject to conditions that need to be addressed in producing a final version of the manuscript. These may include sub-editing changes and the minor amendments to ensure the paper fully matches our criteria. After final checking in the editorial office, acceptance is confirmed and the paper is forwarded to the publishers for publication.