Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to Berkala Kesehatan Klinik (BKK) must comply with the journal’s Focus and Scope and Author Guidelines. Manuscripts must be written in English, original, and not published or under consideration elsewhere.

The peer review process in BKK applies a double-blind review system, where both author and reviewer identities are concealed. Each manuscript will be reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. The average review time is 8–12 weeks, depending on the availability of reviewers and the editorial decision. In cases where reviewers provide conflicting recommendations, the final decision rests with the Editor-in-Chief.

The purpose of peer review is to maintain the quality of publications and ensure that only scientifically sound and valuable manuscripts are published. The process in BKK follows these stages:

  1. Submission Check

    • Manuscripts submitted through the online system are checked for completeness and adherence to author guidelines.

    • A plagiarism check is performed using Turnitin. Manuscripts failing the initial check may be returned to authors for revision or rejected.

  2. Pre-Review Evaluation

    • The editorial team assesses the suitability of the manuscript for BKK based on scope, novelty, and quality.

    • At this stage, the manuscript may be accepted for review, returned for revision, or rejected.

  3. Peer Review

    • Suitable manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent reviewers.

    • The review focuses on originality, methodology, ethical standards, scientific contribution, and clarity of presentation.

    • Reviewer comments are communicated to authors through the Section Editor.

  4. Author Revision

    • Authors are required to revise the manuscript according to reviewer comments.

    • Revised manuscripts may be resubmitted to reviewers for verification of changes.

  5. Editorial Decision

    • The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision: accept, minor/major revision, or reject.

    • If revisions are still required, the manuscript will be returned to the author until it meets the required standard.

  6. Editing and Proofreading

    • Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting, proofreading, and layout according to the BKK template.

    • Galley proofs (PDF) are sent to the author for final checking before publication.

  7. Publication

    • Once finalized, the manuscript is published online according to the journal’s publication schedule.