Reviewer Guidelines

Reviewers play a vital role in ensuring the quality and academic integrity of articles published in Lingkasa (Linguistik dan Bahasa – Jurnal Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris). The journal uses a double-blind peer review process, meaning both the author and reviewer identities are kept anonymous.

We ask reviewers to follow the guidelines below:

1. General Responsibilities

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely feedback.

  • Maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript.

  • Declare any conflict of interest that may affect your review.

  • Do not share, distribute, or use the manuscript content for personal benefit.

2. Review Criteria

Reviewers are expected to assess the manuscript based on the following aspects:

a. Title & Abstract

  • Is the title clear, concise, and relevant?

  • Does the abstract summarize the key points effectively?

b. Originality & Relevance

  • Does the manuscript present original and significant contributions to the field?

  • Is the topic relevant to the scope of Lingkasa (English language teaching, linguistics, applied linguistics, etc.)?

c. Literature Review

  • Is the literature review current, relevant, and adequate?

  • Does it clearly identify gaps or establish a research context?

d. Research Design / Methodology

  • Is the method clearly described and appropriate for the study?

  • Are the data collection and analysis methods valid?

e. Findings and Discussion

  • Are the findings presented clearly and logically?

  • Does the discussion relate to previous research and theoretical frameworks?

f. Language and Style

  • Is the manuscript written in clear, academic language?

  • Are there issues with grammar, punctuation, or structure?

g. References

  • Are the sources relevant and mostly from recent, peer-reviewed publications?

  • Are citations and references formatted correctly (APA 7th edition)?

3. Review Recommendation Options

You will be asked to choose one of the following:

  • Accept (no or minimal revision)

  • Minor Revision (requires small changes before acceptance)

  • Major Revision (requires significant improvements and re-evaluation)

  • Reject (unsuitable for publication)

Please provide detailed comments to support your decision. You may also upload a marked version of the manuscript (with track changes) if needed.

4. Timeline

  • Reviews should be completed within 2–4 weeks of acceptance.

  • If more time is needed, please contact the editorial team promptly.

5. Reviewer Recognition

  • Reviewers’ contributions are appreciated and may be acknowledged (with consent).

  • Lingkasa may also issue a Reviewer Certificate upon request.