Cakrawala: Journal of Religious Studies and Global Society implements a rigorous peer review system to ensure that the articles published meet high scientific quality and adhere to international academic standards. The peer review process aims to provide objective and constructive assessments, ensuring that the content published is relevant and beneficial to the advancement of religious studies and global society.

The following are the stages of the peer review process in this journal:

1. Article Submission
   Authors submit previously unpublished articles through the online submission platform. Each article must include an abstract, keywords, and comply with the writing guidelines provided by the journal.

2. Initial Screening by the Editor
   Upon receiving the article, the journal editor conducts an initial screening to ensure that the article aligns with the journal's scope and adheres to the writing guidelines. Articles that do not meet these criteria will be returned to the author with clear explanations.

3. Reviewer Assignment
   After the article passes the initial screening, the editor assigns two or more reviewers with expertise in the field of religious studies and global society. Reviewers are selected based on their specialization in topics relevant to the submitted article.

4. Peer Review Process
   Reviewers assess the scientific quality of the article. They evaluate the following aspects:

   • Originality: To what extent does the article offer new contributions to knowledge in the fields of religious studies and global society?
   • Methodology: Are the methods used in the research appropriate and justifiable?
   • Clarity and Structure: Is the article organized clearly, logically, and is it easy to understand?
   • Adherence to Sources: Does the article base its arguments on valid and relevant literature?
   • Significance: Can the research results have a significant impact on the study of religion and global society?

   Reviewers provide constructive feedback, and if necessary, they may request revisions from the author.

5. Editor’s Decision
   Based on the reviewers' feedback, the editor makes a decision regarding the article. The decision may be one of the following:

   • Accepted without Revisions: The article is accepted for publication without any changes.
   • Accepted with Minor Revisions: The article is accepted with minor revisions that the author must address.
   • Accepted with Major Revisions: The article is accepted with substantial revisions that must be made before publication.
   • Rejected: The article is not accepted for publication.

6. Revisions by the Author
   The author receives feedback and recommendations from the reviewers. Articles requiring revisions are returned to the author with clear instructions on the changes to be made. The author is asked to revise the article according to the comments and resubmit the revised version to the editor.

7. Revised Article Evaluation
   Once the author resubmits the revised article, it is re-evaluated by the editor and reviewers to ensure that the requested changes have been properly implemented. If necessary, the revision process may be repeated.

8. Final Decision
   Once the article meets the established quality standards, the editor makes the final decision to publish the article. Accepted articles are processed for publication in the appropriate issue.

9. Publication
   Articles that have been approved for publication are processed for inclusion in an upcoming issue. Once published, the article will be available for online access and can be cited by other researchers.

Peer Review Ethics Policy

Cakrawala: Journal of Religious Studies and Global Society is committed to upholding high ethical standards in the peer review process. We ensure that:

• All reviewers and authors maintain the confidentiality of the article contents during the review process.
• There are no conflicts of interest influencing the assessment or editorial decisions.
• Authors are given the opportunity to respond to comments and criticisms provided by the reviewers.
• All articles are checked for plagiarism and are expected to adhere to strict scientific writing ethics guidelines.