Reviewer Guide

Reviewer Icon Reviewer Guidelines

Journal Economic Business Innovation (JEBI) is committed to maintaining the highest academic and ethical standards through a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. Reviewers play a crucial role in this mission, and we sincerely appreciate their expertise and professional dedication in enhancing the quality, credibility, and impact of published research.

Role Icon Role of the Reviewer

Reviewers serve as subject-matter experts providing critical assessments of submitted manuscripts. Their evaluations ensure:

  • Scientific accuracy and originality
  • Clarity and methodological soundness
  • Alignment with the journal’s scope and quality standards

Reviewers act as guardians of scientific integrity, helping authors refine their work while upholding the reputation of the journal.

Responsibilities Icon Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Confidentiality: Manuscript contents are strictly confidential and must not be shared or used for personal or professional gain.
  • Constructive Feedback: Provide clear, detailed, and professional comments aimed at improving the manuscript.
  • Fairness & Objectivity: Evaluate impartially based on scholarly merit without personal bias or criticism.
  • Timeliness: Submit reviews within the agreed period (usually 2–3 weeks). Notify the editorial team promptly if an extension is needed.

Evaluation Icon Evaluation Criteria

  • Topical Relevance: Alignment with JEBI’s aims and scope.
  • Originality & Contribution: New insights, models, or empirical findings.
  • Research Methodology: Appropriate, clearly described, and robust methods.
  • Data & Analysis: Credible data and accurate, logical analysis.
  • Conclusion & Recommendations: Well-supported conclusions based on findings.
  • Writing & References: Clear writing, current and relevant references formatted in APA 7.

Feedback Icon Providing Effective Reviews

  • Use clear, specific, and professional language.
  • Support critiques with examples, suggestions, or relevant references.
  • Differentiate major versus minor revisions (e.g., theoretical gaps, missing citations, grammar).
  • Avoid vague comments; cite specific sections or sentences for clarity.

Example Comment:
Instead of: "The discussion is weak."
Try: "The discussion in Section 4 lacks references to recent studies. Consider citing Smith (2022) or Jones (2023) to strengthen theoretical support."

Resources Icon Reviewer Resources

Reviewers are encouraged to consult these authoritative resources:

Training Icon Reviewer Training & Certification

JEBI supports continuous reviewer skill enhancement and encourages completion of trainings offered by:

  • Publons Academy
  • Elsevier Reviewer Academy
  • COPE Webinars & Materials

Final Notes Icon Final Notes

Reviewers may decline review invitations if unqualified or facing conflicts of interest. Timely, constructive reviews are essential to uphold the journal’s scholarly integrity and support authors in improving their work.

For questions or to update your reviewer profile, please contact: editor@analysisdata.co.id

Thank you for your professional service to Journal Economic Business Innovation (JEBI).