Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ — Journal of Tropical AgriFood (JTAF)
Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

EN: This page provides answers to common questions concerning manuscript submission, peer review, Fast-Track Review, fees, revision, acceptance, publication, and technical matters.

ID: Halaman ini menyediakan jawaban atas pertanyaan umum mengenai submission artikel, peer review, Fast-Track Review, biaya, revisi, penerimaan, penerbitan, dan masalah teknis.

Submission & Manuscript / Submission & Manuskrip

1. How do I submit a manuscript to JTAF?

Authors must register or log in and submit manuscripts through the official JTAF OJS online submission system.

Bagaimana cara melakukan submission ke JTAF?
Penulis harus melakukan registrasi atau login dan mengirimkan manuskrip melalui sistem submission online OJS JTAF.

2. Must I use the JTAF Article Template?

Yes. Manuscripts should be prepared according to the current JTAF Article Template and Author Guidelines.

Apakah harus menggunakan JTAF Article Template?
Ya. Manuskrip harus disiapkan sesuai JTAF Article Template dan Author Guidelines yang berlaku.

3. What is an Article ID?

The Article ID is the unique manuscript identification number generated by the JTAF OJS system after formal submission.

Apa yang dimaksud dengan Article ID?
Article ID merupakan nomor identifikasi unik artikel yang dihasilkan oleh sistem OJS JTAF setelah submission resmi.

Peer Review

4. Are JTAF manuscripts peer reviewed?

Yes. Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial assessment proceed through the JTAF peer-review process.

Apakah artikel JTAF melalui peer review?
Ya. Artikel yang lolos penilaian editorial awal akan diproses melalui mekanisme peer review JTAF.

5. Does Fast-Track bypass peer review?

No. Peer review remains mandatory for Fast-Track manuscripts.

Apakah Fast-Track melewati proses peer review?
Tidak. Peer review tetap wajib dilakukan untuk artikel Fast-Track.

6. Does a revision request mean my manuscript is accepted?

No. A revision request does not constitute final acceptance. The revised manuscript may require further evaluation.

Apakah permintaan revisi berarti artikel sudah diterima?
Tidak. Permintaan revisi bukan merupakan final acceptance. Artikel hasil revisi masih dapat menjalani evaluasi lanjutan.

Fast-Track Review

7. What is JTAF Fast-Track Review?

Fast-Track Review is an optional service providing pre-submission editorial assessment and priority processing for eligible manuscripts.

Apa itu JTAF Fast-Track Review?
Fast-Track Review merupakan layanan opsional berupa penilaian editorial pra-submission dan pemrosesan prioritas bagi artikel yang memenuhi persyaratan.

8. How do I request Fast-Track Review?

Contact the official JTAF Contact Center through WhatsApp or email before formal OJS submission.

Bagaimana cara mengajukan Fast-Track?
Hubungi Contact Center resmi JTAF melalui WhatsApp atau email sebelum melakukan submission resmi melalui OJS.

9. How long does the Fast-Track pre-submission assessment take?

The assessment result is targeted to be communicated within a maximum of 2 days.

Berapa lama proses penilaian pra-submission Fast-Track?
Hasil penilaian ditargetkan disampaikan dalam waktu maksimal 2 hari.

10. What are the possible assessment results?

Eligible, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Not Eligible.

Apa kemungkinan hasil penilaian?
Eligible, Revisi Minor, Revisi Mayor, atau Not Eligible.

11. Does Eligible mean Accepted for Publication?

No. Eligible means the manuscript may proceed to formal submission. It does not represent final acceptance.

Apakah status Eligible berarti artikel sudah diterima?
Tidak. Eligible berarti artikel dapat melanjutkan ke submission resmi, bukan berarti artikel telah memperoleh final acceptance.

12. What is the Fast-Track Review fee?

The Fast-Track Review fee is IDR 300,000.

Berapa biaya Fast-Track Review?
Biaya Fast-Track Review adalah Rp300.000.

13. When should I make the payment?

Payment should be made after the manuscript is declared eligible, formally submitted through OJS, and assigned an Article ID.

Kapan pembayaran dilakukan?
Pembayaran dilakukan setelah artikel dinyatakan eligible, disubmit melalui OJS, dan telah memperoleh Article ID.

14. What should be written in the transfer description?

The author must include the Article ID.

Apa yang harus dicantumkan pada berita transfer?
Penulis wajib mencantumkan Article ID.

EN: Fast-Track payment is a fee for priority processing only. It does not guarantee acceptance, favorable reviewer recommendations, or publication.

ID: Pembayaran Fast-Track merupakan biaya untuk layanan prioritas pemrosesan. Pembayaran tidak menjamin artikel diterima, memperoleh rekomendasi positif dari reviewer, atau diterbitkan.

Fees & Payment / Biaya & Pembayaran

15. Does payment influence the editorial decision?

No. Editorial and peer-review decisions are independent from payment.

Apakah pembayaran memengaruhi keputusan editorial?
Tidak. Keputusan editorial dan peer review sepenuhnya independen dari pembayaran.

16. How is payment verified?

Authors send payment confirmation through official JTAF contact channels. The Journal Manager or Editor then verifies and updates the payment status.

Bagaimana pembayaran diverifikasi?
Penulis mengirimkan bukti pembayaran melalui kanal komunikasi resmi JTAF. Journal Manager atau Editor kemudian melakukan verifikasi dan memperbarui status pembayaran.

Letter of Acceptance (LoA)

17. When is the Official LoA issued?

The Official Letter of Acceptance is issued only after the manuscript successfully completes the required peer-review and editorial process and receives final acceptance.

Kapan LoA resmi diterbitkan?
Letter of Acceptance resmi diterbitkan setelah artikel menyelesaikan proses peer review dan editorial yang dipersyaratkan serta memperoleh final acceptance.

18. Is Fast-Track Submission Confirmation the same as an LoA?

No. Fast-Track Submission Confirmation only confirms that the manuscript has entered the Fast-Track processing workflow. It is not final acceptance.

Apakah Fast-Track Submission Confirmation sama dengan LoA?
Tidak. Fast-Track Submission Confirmation hanya mengonfirmasi bahwa artikel telah masuk ke alur Fast-Track. Dokumen tersebut bukan final acceptance.

Publication / Penerbitan

19. When will my article be assigned to a volume and issue?

Publication scheduling is determined by the Editorial Office after final acceptance and completion of publication requirements.

Kapan artikel ditentukan volume dan nomor terbitannya?
Penjadwalan penerbitan ditentukan oleh Editorial Office setelah final acceptance dan seluruh persyaratan penerbitan terpenuhi.

20. Does Fast-Track guarantee publication in the next issue?

No. Fast-Track provides priority processing but does not guarantee publication in a particular volume or issue.

Apakah Fast-Track menjamin terbit di nomor berikutnya?
Tidak. Fast-Track memberikan prioritas pemrosesan, tetapi tidak menjamin penerbitan pada volume atau nomor tertentu.

Account & Technical Support / Akun & Bantuan Teknis

21. What should I do if I cannot log in?

Use the password recovery option first. If the problem persists, contact the JTAF Editorial Office using the email address registered with your account.

Apa yang harus dilakukan jika tidak bisa login?
Gunakan fitur pemulihan password terlebih dahulu. Jika kendala masih terjadi, hubungi Editorial Office JTAF dengan menyertakan alamat email yang terdaftar pada akun.

22. What should I do if I have duplicate JTAF accounts?

Contact the Editorial Office before creating another account. Duplicate accounts may require administrative correction or user merging.

Apa yang harus dilakukan jika terdapat akun JTAF ganda?
Hubungi Editorial Office sebelum membuat akun baru. Akun ganda dapat memerlukan koreksi administratif atau proses user merging.

JTAF Editorial Office
Journal of Tropical AgriFood
Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Mulawarman
Email: jtaf@faperta.unmul.ac.id