Peer Review Process

BHINNEKA: Intercultural Counseling Insights is committed to upholding the highest standards of academic integrity and scholarly quality through a rigorous and transparent peer review process. All submitted research articles undergo comprehensive evaluation according to the following principles:

1. Review Model

All manuscripts are evaluated through Double-Blind Peer Review. The identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential from each other throughout the process to ensure impartiality and objectivity.

2. Reviewer Selection and Evaluation

  • Each research article is assessed by at least two independent experts with qualifications relevant to the manuscript's subject area.

  • Reviewers are selected based on their academic expertise, publication record, and familiarity with the research field.

  • Editorial Board members provide insight, advice, and guidance to support publication decisions.

3. Editorial Decision-Making

  • The Editor-in-Chief makes final publication decisions based on reviewer recommendations and editorial assessment.

  • Decisions include: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject.

  • Editors may seek additional reviews when specialized expertise is required.

4. Administrative Support

  • The Managing Editor and Editorial Assistant provide administrative support to maintain review integrity while ensuring efficient processing for authors, reviewers, and editors.

  • All communications are managed through our online submission system to ensure confidentiality and tracking.

5. Timeline and Efficiency

  • We strive to maintain reasonable timelines throughout the review process.

  • Reviewers are asked to complete their evaluations within the specified deadline to provide timely feedback to authors.

  • Prompt and constructive reviews help facilitate the publication process and maintain overall efficiency.

6. Author Guidance

  • Authors receive clear, constructive feedback from reviewers and editors.

  • Revision requests include specific guidance for improvement.

  • Editorial decisions are communicated transparently with supporting rationale.

7. Quality Assurance

  • All published articles meet rigorous academic standards.

  • The peer review process ensures methodological soundness, scholarly contribution, and ethical compliance.

  • We maintain consistency and fairness in all editorial decisions.

This peer review policy ensures that BHINNEKA: Intercultural Counseling Insights publishes high-quality, validated research that contributes meaningfully to the field of intercultural counseling.