Editorial Board Duties

The Editorial Board of JEDMI: Journal of Education and Multidisciplinary Studies is entrusted with the responsibility of managing the journal professionally and transparently, in alignment with recognized standards of scientific publication ethics. Each board member plays an active role in ensuring the academic quality, consistency, and sustainability of the journal through the following core duties:

1. Manuscript Screening and Assessment

Editorial board members conduct an initial review of submitted manuscripts to verify their relevance to the journal’s focus and scope, and to ensure that submissions meet the basic criteria for content quality and technical completeness.

2. Assigning Reviewers

Board members assist in identifying and recommending qualified peer reviewers whose expertise aligns with the subject matter of the manuscript, thus facilitating a rigorous double-blind peer review process.

3. Making Editorial Decisions

In collaboration with the Editor-in-Chief, the board participates in deciding whether a manuscript should be accepted, revised, or rejected based on the peer reviewers’ evaluations and academic merit.

4. Upholding Ethical Standards and Integrity

All editorial decisions must be made with fairness, impartiality, and professionalism, avoiding any conflicts of interest. Members are also expected to maintain the confidentiality of manuscript content throughout the editorial process.

5. Advising on Journal Policy

Board members contribute to shaping and improving editorial policies to enhance the quality, relevance, and innovation of the journal, including adapting to developments in academic publishing.

6. Promoting the Journal

Editorial board members actively promote JEDMI within national and international academic communities, and support efforts to attract high-quality manuscript submissions from diverse educational disciplines.

7. Serving as Academic Ambassadors

Board members represent the journal in academic conferences, professional associations, and research networks, helping to expand the visibility and reputation of JEDMI: Journal of Education and Multidisciplinary Studies as a trusted and credible platform for scholarly communication.

By fulfilling these responsibilities, the Editorial Board of JEDMI: Journal of Education and Multidisciplinary Studies acts as the foundation of academic excellence and ethical integrity, ensuring that the journal remains a leading outlet for multidisciplinary educational research in Indonesia and beyond.