FAQ

Q: Is the journal still accepting articles for the upcoming issue?

A: •⁠ ⁠⁠Yes, JAROE accepts submissions continuously throughout the year.
•⁠ ⁠Publication Cycle: The journal releases three issues annually (April, August, and December).
•⁠ ⁠Submission Notice: Authors can submit their manuscripts directly through the new OJS at: https://publications.usk.ac.id/index.php/jaroe

 

Q: What is the estimated time for the review process until an acceptance decision?

A: •⁠ ⁠Initial Screening: Typically takes 1 to 2 weeks (provided no technical issues involving the websites) for the editorial board to assess scope alignment, originality, and basic formatting.
•⁠ ⁠Peer Review Process: JAROE implements a strict double-blind peer-review workflow.
•⁠ ⁠Total Time to Decision: The complete process—from initial submission through peer review rounds to the final decision (accept/reject)—generally spans 3 to 4 months. This timeline varies depending on reviewer responsiveness and necessary manuscript revisions.

 

Q: If the article is accepted, is it possible for the author to obtain a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) before the article is fully published?

A: •⁠ ⁠Yes, JAROE provides an official Letter of Acceptance (LoA) once a manuscript successfully clears the peer-review process and is formally accepted by the Editor-in-Chief.
•⁠ ⁠Conditions: The LoA is issued prior to full publication. To secure it, authors must complete required revisions, sign the Copyright Agreement Form, and finalize any necessary processing steps

 

Q: Can I submit my article here?

A: Yes, this Journal is open to all manuscripts that meet the JAROE scope, eligibility, and quality requirements. All submitted manuscripts will be processed according to our Standard Operation Procedure (SOP).

 

Q: How many times in a year publication at JAROE?

A: JAROE publishes three times in a year every April, August, and December

 

Q: How can I submit a manuscript to JAROE?

A: Please check on the link below to find the details:
•⁠ Requirements:
https://publications.usk.ac.id/index.php/jaroe/about/submissions#authorGuidelines
•⁠ Template:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ALiVXLDPTZj4weZ_NIxAL7tsJCFkWxUK/

 

Q: How much is the fee for submission on JAROE?

A: No fees are required.

 

Q: How much is the fee for publishing on JAROE?

A: Commencing from Volume 9 (2026 edition),
APC is IDR2,500,000 for Indonesian authors (First and corresponding author is Indonesian)
and IDR1,000,000 for foreign authors (First and corresponding author is Non-Indonesian)

 

Q: Apart from publication cost, are there any further cost?

A: There aren't any other expenses.

 

Q: What criteria that editors look for in the stage of desk evaluation?

A: 1. Similarity rate (turnitin) must be less than 25%

2. State of art, research gap and novelty can be identified in the paper

3. Quality of language

4. References used are mostly from international reputable sources and up to date.

 

Q: How can I determine if my topic fits under the scope which can be published in JAROE?

A: Titles that correspond with or are comparable to yours can be found at:

1. You can access our earlier work at this link: https://jurnal.usk.ac.id/JAROE/search/search?simpleQuery=&searchField=query

2. Go to JAROE at this link to view the Focus and Scope: https://jurnal.usk.ac.id/JAROE/about/editorialPolicies#focusAndScope

 

Q: Why is my manuscript status still "Waiting Assignment" after over a month?

A: It means your manuscript status is still on the waiting list for initial desk evaluation process by the Editorial Board. The initial screening will take approximately 1-2 weeks, nevertheless it may be longer up until 1 month.

 

Q: When can I get an LoA?

A: After final approval by BoE (Board of Editors) and your manuscript is accepted and APC has been paid by author(s). The process for obtaining an LOA depends on the author’s speed and accuracy when performing revisions.

 

Q: if you have further question, is there a number to call?

A: You can reach out to this email jaroe@usk.ac.id if you have any more questions.