Peer Review Process

Serve: Journal of Community Service implements a systempeer reviewrigorous, objective, and transparent process to ensure the quality of each published article. The assessment process is carried out using the peer-review method.double-blind review, where the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential to maintain independence and objectivity. Each manuscript will go through a systematic selection process before being decided for publication.

Peer Review Process Stages Table Khidmati

No	Stages	Description
1	Submission	Authors submit manuscripts through the journal's OJS system.
2	Initial Screening	The editor checks for conformity to the journal's focus and writing format.
3	Plagiarism Check	Originality check using plagiarism detection software
4	Desk Evaluation	Editors assess initial suitability (relevance, novelty, service impact)
5	Reviewer Assignment	Manuscripts are sent to at least 2 reviewers according to their field of expertise.
6	Double-Blind Review	Reviewers evaluate the methods, implementation, and impact of activities.
7	Review Recommendation	Recommendation: accepted, minor revision, major revision, or rejected
8	Author Revision	The author makes revisions according to the reviewer's input.
9	Final Decision	The editor makes the final decision based on the review results.
10	Copyediting & Proofreading	Language and format editing before publication
11	Publication	Articles are published online in the journal

Explanation

The peer review process at Khidmati: Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat begins with the submission of the manuscript through the OJS system. The editor performs...initial screeningto ensure that the manuscript aligns with the focus of community service and meets established formatting standards. Next, a plagiarism check is conducted to ensure the authenticity of the work.

Manuscripts that pass the initial stage will go throughdesk evaluation, where editors assess the relevance of the community service activities, the novelty of the program, and its impact on the community. If deemed suitable, the manuscript will be sent to at least two reviewers with relevant competencies.

In processdouble-blind reviewThe reviewer assessed the quality of activity implementation, the empowerment approach, the clarity of the method, and the usefulness of the results for the community. The reviewer then provided recommendations that served as the basis for the author's revisions.

After revisions are made, the editor will make a final decision regarding the acceptance of the article. The final stage includes the processcopyediting and proofreadingto ensure language quality and format consistency before articles are published.

With this system, Khidmati ensures that every published article not only meets academic standards, but also has a real impact and significant contribution to community empowerment.