For manuscript publication consideration, the Journal of Governance and Public Policy employs a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. Both reviewer and author identities are concealed throughout the review to uphold standards of academic rigor. This process typically takes 15 weeks, with final publication timelines dependent on the review duration by the designated editors.

Manuscript Review Process:

The Journal of Governance and Public Policy employs a rigorous, multi-stage peer-review process outlined below:

1. Submission: Manuscripts should be submitted electronically through the journal website: https://journal.umy.ac.id/index.php/GPP/index.
2. Initial screening: Editors conduct an initial screening to ensure manuscripts comply with author guidelines, formatting requirements, and scope suitability. Manuscripts meeting these criteria proceed to the next stage; those not compliant may be returned for revisions or recommended for submission to other journals. Additionally, all manuscripts undergo a plagiarism check using Turnitin. Manuscripts exceeding a 15% similarity index are subject to rejection.
3. Peer Review: Qualified manuscripts are assigned to subject-matter experts for double-blind peer review. Authors receive notification of the review outcome ("Accepted," "Revision Required," "Re-submit for Review," or "Rejected") alongside reviewer comments.
4. Revision and Resubmission: Authors have three weeks to address reviewer feedback and resubmit revised manuscripts. Requests for additional revision time can be made to the editors via email.
5. Final Review and Acceptance: Revised manuscripts are re-evaluated by reviewers. Upon reviewer satisfaction, authors receive notification of final acceptance.
6. Publishing Process: Accepted manuscripts undergo layout formatting by the section editor within 30 days. Authors are granted three days to confirm the layout and request minor adjustments.
7. Publication: Following final author confirmation, the article is scheduled for publication.

There are four types of editorial decisions during the peer review process, which are:
Decline submission I Resubmit for review I Revision Required I Accepted

Decline submission

Manuscripts found to not meet the journal's editorial standards after peer review will not be eligible for further consideration.

Resubmit for Review

While the current manuscript requires significant revision and does not currently meet the publication standards of the Journal of Governance and Public Policy, the reviewers recognize potential in the work. Therefore, authors are invited to submit a revised manuscript as a new submission. However, concerns regarding the manuscript's suitability for publication will remain until the editors are satisfied that the revised version aligns with the scope and rigor expected by the journal. Where possible, the resubmitted manuscript will be assigned to the original associate editor.

Revision Required

Following peer review and editorial assessment, the manuscript requires substantial revisions before a final publication decision can be made. Authors are invited to carefully consider the reviewers' and editors' comments and submit a revised manuscript for further consideration within two weeks of receiving the review notification. A detailed point-by-point response addressing each comment must accompany the revised manuscript. The revised version may be subject to further peer review, and additional rounds of revision may be requested. Ultimately, the final acceptance decision rests with the editors, and manuscripts deemed not sufficiently improved through revision will not be considered for publication in the Journal of Governance and Public Policy.

Accepted

Following review and editorial evaluation, the manuscript has been accepted for publication contingent upon the successful completion of minor revisions. These revisions may encompass copyediting adjustments and specific amendments to ensure the manuscript aligns seamlessly with the journal's established criteria. Upon satisfactory completion of these revisions and final verification by the editorial office, formal acceptance will be confirmed, and the manuscript will be progressed to the publishers for inclusion in a forthcoming issue.