Focus and Scope

In accordance with the motto of Ledalero Institute of Philosophy and Creative Technology (IFTK Ledalero), the institution that publishes this journal, Diligite Lumen Sapientiae (“Love the Light of Wisdom”), Jurnal Ledalero: Wacana Iman dan Kebudayaan (Discourse on Faith and Culture) is committed to publishing high-quality scholarly articles that foster an appreciation of light and truth. Through its publications, the journal seeks to enlighten readers, sharpen intellectual inquiry, and broaden perspectives.

Jurnal Ledalero invites researchers, academics, professionals, practitioners, and students to submit manuscripts resulting from original research or critical analysis in the fields of philosophy, theology, and the social sciences, including cultural studies, sociology, politics, psychology, linguistics, anthropology, and art.

Section Policies

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts are initially reviewed by the Editorial Board. Jurnal Ledalero applies a double-blind peer review system, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed.

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s scope, academic standards, or submission guidelines may be rejected at the editorial screening stage without external review. Manuscripts deemed suitable are forwarded to reviewers with relevant academic expertise. Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the editors decide whether to reject the manuscript, request revisions, or accept it for publication.

Reviewers receive anonymized manuscripts from the Section Editor or editorial secretariat. If a manuscript does not match a reviewer’s area of expertise, the reviewer may decline the assignment and recommend a more suitable reviewer.

Each manuscript is reviewed by at least one reviewer, and each reviewer evaluates manuscripts based on scholarly quality and substance rather than linguistic style. Review criteria include originality, novelty, relevance, methodological rigor, clarity of argument, and the validity of citations and references.

Publication Frequency

Jurnal Ledalero is published biannually (twice a year), in June and December. Each issue contains a minimum of five articles.

Open Access Policy

All content published in Jurnal Ledalero is open access and freely available for non-commercial use in accordance with the journal’s copyright policy.

Jurnal Ledalero: Wacana Iman dan Kebudayaan (Discourse on Faith and Culture) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

Reviewer and Editor Recruitment

Prospective reviewers and editors should demonstrate a strong commitment to academic quality and possess expertise relevant to the journal’s scope.

Interested candidates are required to register on the journal website and complete the Reviewer Application Form or Editor Application Form. Applicants must provide evidence of academic competence by submitting links to scholarly profiles (e.g., Google Scholar, ResearchGate, ORCID, Scopus).

Reviewer performance is evaluated periodically (at least once a year) by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Team using a standardized Manuscript Review Checklist.

Publication Ethics

This statement outlines the publication ethics of Jurnal Ledalero: Wacana Iman dan Kebudayaan, published by the Ledalero Institute of Philosophy and Creative Technology (IFTK Ledalero). It is adapted from the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and serves as a code of conduct for editors, editorial board members, reviewers, and authors.

(See:https://publicationethics.org/)

Articles published in Jurnal Ledalero reflect the collective responsibility of all parties involved in the publication process. To ensure the highest academic standards, the journal is committed to promoting an ethical publishing culture grounded in intellectual honesty and academic integrity. Editorial decisions are made without discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, belief, ethnicity, nationality, or political affiliation.

Duties of the Editor-in-Chief

1. Evaluate manuscripts fairly, objectively, and professionally
2. Maintain the confidentiality of submitted manuscripts
3. Decide which articles are published and determine publication schedules
4. Consult editorial board members and reviewers to enhance journal quality
5. Provide clear guidance and feedback to authors
6. Appoint appropriate reviewers for each manuscript

Duties of Editorial Board Members

1. Contribute actively to the development of the journal
2. Promote the journal within academic networks
3. Support editorial policies and standards
4. Edit manuscripts responsibly and professionally

Duties of Reviewers

1. Conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and professionally
2. Decline reviews in cases of conflict of interest or lack of expertise
3. Identify ethical concerns, including plagiarism
4. Maintain confidentiality of manuscript content
5. Adhere to the agreed review timeline

Duties of Authors

Authors submitting to Jurnal Ledalero are required to:

1. Uphold principles of academic integrity and responsible scholarship
2. Ensure manuscripts are original and free from fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism
3. Properly cite all sources and references
4. Ensure submissions align with the journal’s scope
5. Avoid content that may provoke social conflict
6. Submit manuscripts exclusively to Jurnal Ledalero during the review process
7. Confirm that the manuscript has not been previously published or presented
8. Sign a Declaration of Originality and Freedom from Plagiarism

Subscription Policy

Jurnal Ledalero is an open-access journal. No subscription fees are charged to readers or authors.

Copyediting and Proofreading

All accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting and proofreading. Language checking is assisted using Grammarly®.

References Management

Authors are encouraged to use Mendeley or other reference management software to ensure citation accuracy and consistency.

Plagiarism Checking

All manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Ledalero are screened for plagiarism using plagiarisma.net.

Publication Charges

Jurnal Ledalero charges no fees for manuscript submission, review, editing, publication, archiving, or full-text access.

Archiving Policy

To ensure the long-term preservation and security of all articles published in Jurnal Ledalero, the journal participates in the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) archiving system.

Publishing Guidelines

As a reference for journal management, the Editorial Team of Jurnal Ledalero has established its own Publishing Guidelines. Other journal managers may consult Draft 1 or Draft 2 of these guidelines for managing their journals, provided that the documents are appropriately modified and adapted to their respective editorial policies and institutional contexts.

Indexing and Abstracting

Publication Forms

• Reviewer Application Form (Statement of Willingness to Serve as Reviewer / Peer Reviewer)
• Editor Application Form (Statement of Willingness to Serve as Editor)
• Jurnal Ledalero Manuscript Template for Authors (English)
• Copyright Transfer Statement
• Statement of Manuscript Originality
• Manuscript Review Checklist Form
• Manuscript Layout Template
• Letter of Manuscript Acceptance
• Letter of Publication Confirmation
• Journal Subscription Form
• Reviewer Performance Evaluation Form

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