Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

Progressive: Journal of Advanced Education is a scholarly journal that publishes research articles, theoretical studies, and critical reviews in the field of education, focusing on the development of 21st-century education and innovations in teaching and learning across various levels and contexts. The journal aims to serve as an academic platform for scholars, researchers, education practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate ideas and the latest research findings relevant to the dynamics and challenges of contemporary education.

The scope of this journal includes, but is not limited to, topics such as innovation in teaching and learning theory and practice, educational technology and digital learning, competency-based curriculum and instructional development, inclusive education and diversity, character education and the strengthening of Pancasila student profiles, vocational education and 21st-century skills, educational management and leadership, assessment and accountability in education, teacher education and professional development, higher education transformation, project-based and community-based learning, and education rooted in values, religion, and local culture. The journal accepts manuscripts in the form of empirical research (quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods), systematic literature reviews, and conceptual articles relevant to both global and local educational developments

 

Section Policies

Articles

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Peer Review Process

1.    Overview of the Peer Review Process

Progressive: Journal of Advanced Educations applies a double-blind peer review system to ensure the objectivity and quality of published articles. In this process:

  • Reviewers do not know the identity of the authors, and vice versa.
  • Every submitted manuscript is evaluated by at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field.

2.    Stages of the Review Process

Step 1: Initial Editorial Screening

  • The editorial team conducts a preliminary check for format compliance, plagiarism (maximum 20% similarity), and relevance to the journal’s scope.
  • Manuscripts that pass this stage are forwarded to peer reviewers.
  • Manuscripts that do not meet the basic requirements will be returned to the authors for revision or rejected outright.

Step 2: Double-Blind Peer Review

  • The manuscript is assigned to two or more reviewers who evaluate:
    • The originality and contribution to the field of educations.
    • The clarity of research objectives and methodology.
    • The validity and depth of data analysis.
    • The coherence of discussion and conclusion.
    • The accuracy of references and citation style.
  • Reviewers provide constructive feedback and recommendations for improvement.

Step 3: Reviewer Recommendations

After the review, reviewers submit one of the following recommendations:

  • Accept without revisions – The manuscript is ready for publication.
  • Minor revisions – The manuscript requires slight modifications before acceptance.
  • Major revisions – Significant improvements are needed, and the manuscript must be resubmitted.
  • Reject – The manuscript does not meet the journal’s standards or falls outside its scope.

Step 4: Author Revisions and Resubmission

  • If revisions are required, the authors must submit:
    • A revised manuscript incorporating the reviewers’ suggestions.
    • A response letter explaining how each reviewer’s comment was addressed.
  • Revised manuscripts are reviewed again by the editor, and in some cases, by the same reviewers.

Step 5: Final Decision

  • The editor makes the final decision based on reviewer feedback and manuscript improvements.
  • Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, layout formatting, and final proofreading before publication.

3.    Ethical Considerations in Peer Review

  • Reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively, confidentially, and without conflicts of interest.
  • Authors should ensure honest and transparent research reporting, avoiding plagiarism and data manipulation.
  • The journal maintains strict ethical publishing standards, following COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.

4.    Timeline for Peer Review

  • The review process typically takes 4–8 weeks, depending on revisions and reviewer availability.

 

Open Access Policy

1.    Open Access Statement

Progressive: Journal of Advanced Educations is an open access journal, meaning all published articles are freely accessible without subscription or payment. This policy ensures that research is widely available and contributes to the global exchange of knowledge.

2.    Licensing and Usage Rights

  • All articles published in this journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
  • This license allows anyone to:
    • Read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of the articles.
    • Use the content for educational, research, and commercial purposes, as long as proper credit is given to the original authors and the journal.

3.    Benefits of Open Access

  • Global Accessibility: Research is available to a broader audience, including researchers, policymakers, and the general public.
  • Higher Citation Impact: Open access articles tend to receive more citations and recognition.
  • Faster Knowledge Dissemination: Scientific findings can be shared quickly, promoting innovation and collaboration.

4.    No Subscription or Paywall

Progressive: Journal of Advanced Educations does not charge readers any fee to access published articles. All content is freely available online immediately upon publication.

5.    Archiving and Repository Policy

  • The journal allows authors to self-archive published articles in institutional repositories, personal websites, and academic networks without any embargo.
  • Articles are also stored in permanent digital archives to ensure long-term preservation.

6.    Author Fees and APCs

  • Progressive: Journal of Advanced Educations may or may not charge Article Processing Charges (APCs). If applicable, the details will be transparently provided on the journal’s website.
  • No fees are required for readers to access the journal's content.