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Organization Partners |
Gaster collaborates with the Indonesian Public Health Association (IAKMI).
Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to Gaster undergo an initial editorial screening before being considered for external review. At this stage, the editorial team evaluates whether the submission is aligned with the journal’s aims and scope, demonstrates sufficient originality and contribution, meets minimum standards of methodological rigor, complies with ethical requirements, and is adequately prepared for peer review.
Manuscripts that pass editorial screening are sent for double-blind peer review. In this process, the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed to support an objective and fair evaluation. Each manuscript is normally reviewed by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise in the subject area.
Reviewers are asked to assess the manuscript based on several criteria, including:
- relevance to the journal’s scope and scholarly mission;
- originality and contribution to the field;
- scientific and methodological rigor;
- clarity, structure, and quality of reporting;
- ethical compliance and research transparency;
- significance for health practice, policy, education, or service improvement.
Where applicable, manuscripts are expected to follow relevant international reporting standards, such as CONSORT for clinical trials, STROBE for observational studies, PRISMA for systematic reviews, CARE for case reports, and SRQR or COREQ for qualitative research. Reviewers may recommend revision when reporting quality or transparency does not yet meet the journal’s expectations.
Based on the reviewers’ comments and editorial judgment, one of the following decisions may be made:
- Accept
- Minor Revision
- Major Revision
- Reject
Authors invited to revise their manuscripts are expected to submit a revised version together with a clear response to reviewer comments within the timeline specified by the editorial office. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation when necessary.
The final decision on publication is made by the editorial team based on the peer review reports, the quality of the revised manuscript, and the manuscript’s overall contribution to the journal’s aims and scope.
To support transparency and editorial quality, Gaster is committed to strengthening peer review, promoting reporting transparency, and recognizing the contribution of reviewers to the scholarly publication process.
Reviewer Recognition
Gaster may publish an annual acknowledgment of reviewers as part of its commitment to transparency, reviewer recognition, and editorial quality improvement.
