Focus and Scope

Focus

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology is founded and sponsored by Sanata Dharma University School of Theology. It publishes scientific and critical thoughts in Asian Theology with Contextual and interdisciplinary approaches.

Scope

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology develops contextual theological discourses in dialogue with sociological, anthropological, comparative religion, religious studies, historical, cultural and psychological perspectives and takes the diversity of Asian societies and cultures as its context. The journal is open to scholars from all religious backgrounds.

Section Policies

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology follows a rigorous and transparent peer-review process to ensure the quality, integrity, and credibility of published articles. The journal adopts a double-blind (double-anonymous) peer-review system, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential throughout the review process.

Submission and Initial Evaluation

All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology undergo an initial evaluation by the editorial team to assess their relevance to the journal’s aims and scope, compliance with submission guidelines, originality, and adherence to publication ethics. Manuscripts that pass the initial evaluation are assigned a unique identification number and proceed to the peer-review stage.

Peer Review

Each eligible manuscript is sent to at least two independent expert reviewers with relevant expertise in the subject area. Reviewers are selected based on their academic qualifications, research expertise, and scholarly contributions. If the reviewers’ recommendations differ significantly, the editorial team may appoint an additional reviewer to support a fair and comprehensive evaluation.

Double-Blind Review

The Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology applies a double-blind (double-anonymous) peer-review process in which the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from one another. This procedure is intended to promote impartiality, objectivity, and fairness in the assessment of submitted manuscripts and to minimize potential bias.

Review Criteria

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on their originality, scholarly significance, theoretical and methodological rigor, relevance to the journal’s aims and scope, clarity of argumentation, quality of presentation, engagement with relevant literature, and compliance with ethical standards. Reviewers are expected to provide constructive comments and recommendations to help authors strengthen their manuscripts.

Review Duration

The Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology is committed to conducting a timely and efficient peer-review process while maintaining high academic standards. Reviewers are normally given at least one month to complete each round of review. The overall review duration may vary depending on reviewer availability, the complexity of the manuscript, and the number of revision rounds required.

Decisions and Revisions

After the peer-review process is completed, the editorial team evaluates the reviewers’ comments and recommendations before communicating a decision to the author. Possible decisions include acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection. When revisions are requested, authors are expected to respond systematically to all reviewer comments, explain any recommendations they have not adopted, and resubmit the revised manuscript within the specified deadline. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further assessment when necessary.

Editorial Decision

The final decision regarding the publication of a manuscript rests with the Editor-in-Chief or an authorized member of the Editorial Board. This decision takes into account the reviewers’ recommendations, the manuscript’s originality and scholarly contribution, its relevance to the journal’s aims and scope, the quality of the revisions, and compliance with publication ethics. The editorial decision is independent of any commercial or other non-academic considerations.

Confidentiality

The Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology maintains strict confidentiality throughout the peer-review process. Reviewers must treat submitted manuscripts and all associated materials as confidential documents and must not disclose, share, or use unpublished information for personal or professional advantage. Editors and other individuals involved in the review process are likewise required to protect confidential information.

Review Process Improvements

The Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology is committed to continually improving the quality, efficiency, transparency, and fairness of its peer-review process. Feedback from authors, reviewers, and editorial team members is welcomed and considered as part of the journal’s ongoing efforts to maintain high standards of scholarly publishing.

Contact

For questions or inquiries regarding the peer-review process or publication ethics, please contact the editorial team at the journal’s official editorial email address.

Publication Frequency

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology has implemented full online submission publication to increase credibility in managing manuscripts. The printed edition of the journal is published every February and August of the current year.

Open Access Policy

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology is committed to the principles of open access, aiming to promote the widest possible dissemination of scholarly knowledge. This policy outlines the journal’s approach to open access publishing and its commitment to providing free and unrestricted access to its published articles.

Open Access Model

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology follows the Gold Open Access model, under which all articles published in the journal are freely accessible to readers without subscription or payment barriers. Authors retain the copyright of their articles, and the journal applies the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license to protect authors’ rights and enable the sharing and adaptation of published content, provided that appropriate attribution is given and derivative works are distributed under the same license.

Author Responsibilities

By submitting manuscripts to the Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology, authors agree to publish their work under the journal’s stated open access license. Readers are permitted to access, share, and adapt published articles in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable Creative Commons license. Appropriate attribution to the original authors and source must be provided, and any applicable requirements concerning derivative works must be respected.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology is committed to making scholarly publishing accessible and affordable. The journal’s policy on article processing charges (APCs), submission fees, and other publication-related costs is communicated transparently to authors. Any applicable fees or exemptions are stated on the journal’s official website. If the journal operates without publication charges, authors will not be required to pay submission or article processing fees.

Archiving and Indexing

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology is committed to preserving its published content for long-term accessibility and scholarly use. The journal supports digital preservation through appropriate archiving services and repositories. Information about the journal’s specific archiving arrangements and indexing coverage is provided in its Archiving Policy and indexing information.

Compliance and Review

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology regularly reviews its open access policy to ensure alignment with recognized publishing standards, applicable licensing requirements, and evolving best practices in scholarly communication. The journal supports the open exchange of knowledge, international scholarly collaboration, and the advancement of academic research.

Contact

For inquiries regarding the open access policy of the Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology, authors and readers may contact the journal’s editorial team through its official editorial email address.

Archiving

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24071/jaot

ISSN: (validity starting Volume 2 Nomor 2, Februari - Juli 2021) 2775-3425

E-ISSN: (valitidy starting Vol. 1, No. 2, Agustus 2019) 2656-7997

Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.