1. Purpose and Scope

Jurnal Elektronika dan Telekomunikasi (JET) is committed to ensuring that editorial decisions are fair, transparent, and consistent with the journal's editorial policies and publication ethics. Authors who believe that an editorial decision was affected by a significant factual error, technical misunderstanding, procedural irregularity, or conflict of interest may submit a formal appeal in accordance with this policy.

An appeal is intended to address substantive concerns about the decision-making process or the assessment of a manuscript. It is not a guarantee of acceptance or an alternative route to obtaining a different editorial outcome simply because the authors disagree with the decision.

2. Grounds for Appeal

An appeal may be considered when the authors provide a clear and reasoned explanation that one or more of the following circumstances may have materially affected the editorial decision:

• A significant factual or technical error in the assessment of the manuscript.
• Important information, evidence, or explanations in the manuscript that appear to have been misunderstood or overlooked.
• A material departure from the journal's stated editorial or peer-review procedures.
• An undisclosed or unresolved conflict of interest that may have affected the assessment.
• A substantial procedural irregularity that may have influenced the decision.

Disagreement with a reviewer's scientific opinion, a difference in interpretation, or dissatisfaction with the editorial outcome alone is generally insufficient grounds for an appeal. Appeals should address specific issues and be supported by relevant evidence or reasoned explanations.

3. Who May Submit an Appeal?

An appeal must be submitted by the corresponding author on behalf of all co-authors. The corresponding author should confirm that the co-authors have been informed of the appeal and agree with its submission.

Appeals are normally considered for manuscripts that have undergone editorial assessment or peer review. Decisions made during the initial editorial screening, including decisions to reject a manuscript before external peer review, are generally not subject to appeal unless the authors identify a significant procedural error, a relevant conflict of interest, or another exceptional circumstance that warrants independent consideration.

4. How to Submit an Appeal

Authors must submit their appeal in writing to the journal using the official editorial contact address. The appeal should include the following information:

1. The manuscript identification number and title.
2. The date of the editorial decision being appealed.
3. A clear statement of the specific grounds for the appeal.
4. A point-by-point explanation of the relevant editorial or reviewer comments, identifying the alleged errors or procedural concerns.
5. Supporting evidence or additional clarification relevant to the appeal.
6. Confirmation that the corresponding author is submitting the appeal on behalf of all co-authors.

Appeals should be concise, professional, and focused on the grounds described in this policy. General expressions of dissatisfaction without specific supporting reasons may not be considered.

Suggested email subject: Appeal Against Editorial Decision – [Manuscript ID]

5. Time Limit for Appeals

An appeal should normally be submitted within 30 calendar days of the date on which the editorial decision was communicated to the corresponding author. Appeals submitted after this period may be considered only where exceptional circumstances justify the delay.

6. Assessment and Handling of Appeals

The Editor-in-Chief, or an editor designated by the Editor-in-Chief, will assess whether the appeal meets the requirements of this policy and whether the stated grounds warrant further consideration.

Where appropriate, the editor handling the appeal may consult the original handling editor, the reviewers, or additional independent experts. The assessment will focus on the specific issues raised in the appeal and whether those issues may have materially affected the original decision.

If the appeal concerns the Editor-in-Chief or involves a potential conflict of interest, it will be referred to an appropriately qualified, independent editor or other authorized representative who is not involved in the matter. The person handling the appeal must be able to assess it impartially.

The journal will handle appeals confidentially and communicate the outcome to the corresponding author once the assessment has been completed. Processing time may vary depending on the nature and complexity of the issues raised.

7. Possible Outcomes

Following assessment, the journal may decide to:

• Uphold the original decision: the appeal does not establish sufficient grounds to change the decision.
• Reconsider the decision: the editor determines that the original assessment requires further consideration.
• Invite a revision: the journal invites the authors to revise the manuscript, where appropriate.
• Arrange further peer review: additional independent assessment is required to resolve a substantive concern.

A decision to reconsider a manuscript or arrange further peer review does not imply that the manuscript will ultimately be accepted. The final editorial decision will depend on the subsequent assessment and the journal's publication standards.

8. Finality of the Appeal Process

JET normally considers only one formal appeal for each manuscript. The outcome of the appeal is final within the journal's editorial decision-making process. A further appeal will generally not be considered unless new and substantial evidence of a serious procedural or ethical concern is presented.

This provision does not prevent the journal from separately examining credible concerns about research integrity, publication ethics, or editorial misconduct in accordance with its applicable policies.

9. Manuscript Status During an Appeal

While an appeal is being considered, authors should not submit the same manuscript to another journal unless the manuscript has been formally withdrawn from JET or the journal has otherwise confirmed that the submission is no longer under consideration. Authors may withdraw their appeal by notifying the journal in writing.

10. Confidentiality and Professional Conduct

All parties involved in an appeal are expected to maintain confidentiality and communicate respectfully. Appeal materials will be handled by the editors or other authorized individuals involved in the assessment. Information will be shared only as necessary to evaluate and resolve the appeal, subject to applicable journal policies and legal obligations.

11. Complaints and Other Ethical Concerns

Concerns about editorial conduct, unreasonable delays, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, or possible publication misconduct may require a process separate from an appeal against an editorial decision. Such concerns should be submitted to the journal through its designated editorial contact or the applicable complaints and publication ethics procedure.

Where a complaint or appeal concerns an editor who would ordinarily be responsible for handling it, the journal will arrange independent consideration to avoid an actual or perceived conflict of interest.