Peer Review Process

About Journal

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA), Universitas Islam Indonesia proudly presents The 5th International Seminar on Science and Technology (5th ISSTEC) 2025, a prestigious biennial forum that serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, innovation sharing, and interdisciplinary collaboration in the fields of science and technology.

This year’s conference theme is:
"Recent Breakthroughs in Science, Technology, and Data Analysis",
reflecting the latest advancements and emerging challenges in scientific development and technological application across multiple disciplines.

The conference will cover a broad range of topics, including:

Category of Chemistry: Topics focused on materials science, energy, environment, and chemical innovations.

Material Sciences for Environment and Energy

Nanostructured Materials

Solar and Renewable Energy

Green Synthesis of Organic Compounds

Environmental Chemistry / Environmental Remediation

Sensor and Biosensor

Category of Pharmacy: Topics related to biotechnology, functional materials in pharmaceuticals, and nanotechnology applications in pharmacy.

Functional Material in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Nanopharmacy

Biotechnology

Category of Statistics and Data Science: Topics involving data analysis, applied statistics, and big data utilization in social and clinical pharmacy.

Data Science

Applied Statistics

Big Data in Social Clinical Pharmacy

All submitted papers will undergo a peer-review process and selected papers will be published in Scopus-indexed journals or proceedings, subject to scope and quality considerations.

Authors interested in participating in the conference are required to adhere to the publication ethics guidelines set by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

We cordially invite researchers, academics, and practitioners from around the globe to join us at ISSTEC 2025 and contribute to shaping the future of science, technology, and data-driven innovation for a more sustainable world.

Peer Review and Publication Process

The peer review process is double-blind and conducted entirely through the OJS (Open Journal System) online platform.
The Editor and Staff initially assess whether the manuscript complies with the conference scope and formatting standards. Articles outside the scope are rejected, while those not meeting the standards are returned to the authors for revision.
Manuscripts are checked for plagiarism using TURNITIN software. The Editor reviews the similarity report and may either reject the manuscript or request revisions to reduce similarity.
If the manuscript passes both scope and plagiarism checks, it is assigned to one editor and two reviewers are invited for peer review.
If both reviewers recommend rejection, the manuscript is rejected. If their opinions diverge, two additional reviewers are invited to provide further assessments.
The Editor may request additional clarifications or revisions from the authors, either along with or separate from the reviewers’ reports.
Generally, only one round of review is conducted. However, a second round may be initiated if major revisions are required.
The time allotted to authors for revisions depends on the complexity of the feedback and the review round. Failure to submit the revised manuscript on time may result in rejection. However, authors may resubmit the revised manuscript as a new submission.
The Editor or Editorial Board considers the reviewers' recommendations and makes a final decision. The possible outcomes are:
- Accept Submission: Accepted without revisions.
- Revisions Required: Accepted with minor revisions.
- Resubmit for Review: Major revisions required; a second round of review is needed.
- Decline Submission: Rejected and will not be published.
Accepted papers must be registered and presented at the conference by at least one of the authors.
All publication fees are the sole responsibility of the authors.
Manuscripts must be submitted via the OJS online system. A tutorial video is available to assist those unfamiliar with the platform.