Editorial and Peer Review Policy

Editorial Policy

Transformative Elementary Education Journal (TEEJO) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes empirical research, theoretical studies, and reflective practices in education. Managed by PT Cendana Cipta Media, the journal strives to disseminate scholarly knowledge that contributes to educational development at national and global levels.

All submitted manuscripts undergo rigorous editorial screening to ensure integrity, originality, relevance, and academic contribution. The editorial board reserves the right to reject submissions that do not align with the journal's aims, do not meet scientific standards, or violate ethical norms.

Submission and Initial Screening

Manuscripts must be submitted via the Open Journal System (OJS). The editorial team conducts an initial review to assess scope relevance, academic completeness, and technical quality.

All manuscripts are screened for plagiarism using professional software. Submissions with a similarity index exceeding 25% will be returned or rejected.

Peer Review Process

IJTEE implements a double-blind peer review system, ensuring anonymity for both authors and reviewers. The review process includes:

  • Assignment to two independent reviewers based on expertise.
  • Reviewers evaluate within 4–12 weeks.
  • Assessment covers originality, methodology, clarity, and scholarly contribution.
  • Editorial decisions: accept without revision, accept with minor revision, major revision, or reject.
  • An additional reviewer may be assigned in case of conflicting reviews.

Editorial Decision

The final decision lies with the editorial board. It is based on reviewer feedback and the manuscript’s quality. Authors will be notified along with anonymized comments.

Revision and Resubmission

Authors must revise their manuscript according to reviewer suggestions and submit a revised version with a response to reviewers document. Revisions may go through multiple rounds before final acceptance.

Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement

TEEJO adheres to ethical publishing practices aligned with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All stakeholders must uphold integrity, transparency, and fairness throughout the publishing process.

Reviewer Guidelines

Reviewers are expected to provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations. Confidentiality must be maintained, and any conflicts of interest should be disclosed. Unpublished content may not be used for personal purposes.