About the Journal

About the Journal

Editorial Mission & Academic Scope
Sustainable Governance

The Journal of Governance and Empowerment Practice (JGEP) is an international, peer-reviewed academic publication dedicated to advancing empirical research, theoretical innovations, and critical policy evaluations at the intersection of public governance, social sustainability, and community empowerment.

JGEP is officially published under the auspices of the Association of Government Science of Muhammadiyah Higher Education Institutions (AIPPTM) in strategic partnership with academic networks to foster global discourse on participatory development and accountable public administration.

The journal actively invites comparative policy inquiries, action-research studies, and cross-national investigations that bridge state governance frameworks with grassroots community initiatives. JGEP serves as a premier international platform connecting scholars, policymakers, and social advocates committed to fostering inclusive, sustainable, and democratic governance structures.

Editorial Independence & Academic Rigor

Editorial determinations at JGEP are governed strictly by scholarly merit, methodological validity, original contributions, and independent peer evaluations-entirely uninfluenced by institutional affiliations or commercial interests.

Authorship Criteria & Contributions

Ethical Standards

The Journal of Governance and Empowerment Practice (JGEP) strictly complies with international ethical mandates regarding authorship attribution. To qualify as an author of a manuscript submitted to JGEP, all listed contributors must satisfy the following four core criteria simultaneously:

Criterion 01 Substantial Contribution

Substantial contributions to the conception, design, acquisition, analysis, or interpretation of data concerning governance frameworks and community practices.

Criterion 02 Drafting & Critical Revision

Drafting the manuscript or revising it critically for intellectual depth, ensuring academic rigor aligned with global indexing standards.

Criterion 03 Final Approval

Final approval of the version destined for publication, ensuring all co-authors have reviewed the final text and consented to submission.

Criterion 04 Accountability & Integrity

Agreement to be accountable for all aspects of the research, ensuring questions regarding accuracy or integrity are thoroughly investigated and resolved.

Prohibition of Ghost & Guest Authorship

In alignment with COPE guidelines, JGEP strictly prohibits ghost authorship (omitting qualifying contributors) and guest/gift authorship (crediting individuals without meaningful scholarly participation). Contributors who do not fulfill all four criteria must instead be acknowledged in the manuscript's Acknowledgments section.

Authorship Alterations: Any addition, deletion, or rearrangement of author names post-submission requires formal written justification endorsed by all co-authors and final approval from the Editor-in-Chief.

Standard Operating Procedure

Editorial Review Workflow

Journal of Governance and Empowerment Practice (JGEP)
Initial Submission

Online Submission via Editorial Portal

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Stage 1: Editorial Desk Screening
Pre-Review
  • Scope & Format Verification: Adherence to official JGEP template specifications.
  • Plagiarism Screening: Verified via Turnitin (< 20% threshold).
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Pass Initial Desk Screening?
YES ↙ ↘ NO
Stage 2: Double-Blind Review
Peer Review
  • Anonymous Identities: Complete masking of author and reviewer profiles.
  • Expert Assessment: Evaluated by 2+ independent international reviewers.
Desk Reject / Decline
Terminated

Submissions declined due to out-of-scope topics, significant methodological flaws, or excessive similarity index.

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Editorial Board Decision Matrix
ACCEPT SUBMISSION
Direct to Production
REVISIONS REQUIRED
Minor Revisions → Verify
RESUBMIT FOR REVIEW
Major Revisions → Round 2
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Stage 3: Copyediting & Production
Final Preparation
• Language Editing • Galley Layout • DOI Assignment
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Official Release

Stage 4: Official Online Publication

Biannual Schedule: Issue 1 (APRIL) & Issue 2 (OCTOBER)

Editorial Stage Breakdown

Detailed Lifecycle Descriptions
Workflow Reference
Stage 1 • Initial Assessment 01

Submission & Desk Screening

Submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous administrative and technical assessments. Editors evaluate thematic alignment with JGEP's Focus & Scope, verify template compliance, and run similarity checks via Turnitin (ensuring a strict threshold below 20%).

Output: Advance to Peer Review or Desk Rejection
Stage 2 • Blind Peer Review 02

Double-Blind Peer Evaluation

Qualifying papers are assigned to at least two independent international experts. Operating under a strict double-blind protocol, author and reviewer identities remain fully masked to guarantee impartial, rigorous academic critique.

Output: Peer Review Reports & Scholarly Recommendations
Stage 3 • Decision & Revision 03

Editorial Determination & Revisions

The Editorial Board issues one of four formal determinations: Accept, Revisions Required, Resubmit for Review (requiring Round 2 evaluation), or Decline. Authors resubmit refined files accompanied by a detailed response matrix.

Output: Final Decision (Acceptance or Rejection)
Stage 4 • Production & Publication 04

Production & Biannual Online Issue

Accepted manuscripts undergo professional copyediting, layout formatting, proofreading, and DOI allocation. Articles are published online on a biannual schedule in  (Issue 1) and  (Issue 2).

Output: Open-Access Publication with Assigned DOI

Publication Frequency & Timeline Schedule

Rolling Admission & Target Milestones
Publishing Workflow Stage Issue 1 (April Publication) Issue 2 (October Publication)
1. Manuscript Submission Open Year-Round (Continuous Submissions)
Submissions are processed dynamically upon receipt
2. Double-Blind Peer Review Rolling review cycle (typically 4 – 12 weeks post-desk screening)
3. Revision, Copyediting & Layout Finalized by  Finalized by 
4. Official Online Publication    
Editorial Note: Manuscripts completing the review and production cycle ahead of targeted schedules are promptly allocated to the nearest scheduled publication issue (April or October).
Editorial Inquiries: For inquiries regarding journal scope alignment, manuscript status, or editorial workflows, please contact the secretariat at [email protected].