PROCURATIO: Jurnal Manajemen & Bisnis is committed to maintaining the quality, originality, and academic integrity of every published article through a rigorous, fair, and transparent peer-review process. Each manuscript is evaluated by qualified experts to ensure its relevance, methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, and suitability for publication.

1. Initial Submission and Editorial Screening

Authors are required to submit their manuscripts initially to the editorial team via email at procuratiojournal@gmail.com for preliminary evaluation. The editorial team assesses each submission to determine its alignment with the journal's focus and scope, compliance with the author guidelines, basic academic quality, originality, and overall suitability for further consideration.

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening will be invited for formal submission through the journal's Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. Passing the initial screening does not guarantee acceptance for publication, as the manuscript must still undergo the peer-review process and subsequent editorial evaluation.

2. Reviewer Selection and Assignment

The Editor-in-Chief, in coordination with the relevant Section Editor, assigns each eligible manuscript to reviewers whose academic expertise and research interests correspond to the manuscript's subject matter. Reviewer selection considers relevant expertise, scholarly qualifications, and potential conflicts of interest.

The journal seeks to ensure that manuscripts receive an objective and independent assessment. Reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality, disclose any potential conflicts of interest, and provide constructive feedback that supports authors in improving their work.

3. Peer-Review Procedure

Each manuscript entering peer review is evaluated by three qualified reviewers. Reviewers assess the manuscript's originality, relevance, theoretical foundation, research design, methodological appropriateness, quality of analysis, clarity of presentation, and contribution to management and business scholarship.

Based on their evaluations, reviewers provide comments, recommendations, and constructive suggestions for improvement. The possible recommendations are:

Reviewer recommendations are advisory and do not constitute the final editorial decision. The Editor-in-Chief and the relevant Section Editor consider the reviewers' assessments, the quality of the manuscript, and its compliance with the journal's standards when determining the appropriate next step.

4. Editorial Decision

Following the review process, the Editor-in-Chief, in consultation with the relevant Section Editor, makes the editorial decision based on the reviewers' reports and the manuscript's overall scholarly merit. The possible decisions include:

• Revision: The manuscript is returned to the author for minor or major revisions in accordance with the reviewers' comments and editorial instructions.
• Rejection: The manuscript is declined when it does not meet the journal's publication standards or when its weaknesses cannot be adequately addressed.
• Additional Review: When reviewer recommendations differ substantially or further expert assessment is necessary, the editor may request an additional evaluation from a third reviewer or another qualified expert before making a final decision.
• Acceptance: The manuscript is accepted for publication when the editorial team determines that it meets the journal's requirements. Acceptance may follow the completion and verification of required revisions.

The editorial decision is made independently and is based on scholarly merit, relevance, methodological soundness, ethical compliance, and the quality of the revised manuscript. Publication cannot be guaranteed solely by completing a revision; the revised manuscript must satisfy the editorial requirements.

5. Revision and Communication with Authors

Authors are expected to address reviewers' comments carefully and submit a revised manuscript together with a clear, point-by-point response explaining how each comment has been addressed. If an author disagrees with a recommendation, the author should provide a reasoned academic explanation.

The editorial team communicates the decision, relevant reviewer comments, and instructions for the next stage of the process to the corresponding author. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further assessment when necessary. The author may be asked to revise the manuscript more than once if substantial issues remain unresolved.

PROCURATIO respects authors' academic rights and is committed to handling submissions professionally, fairly, and transparently. Reviewer identities and review reports are handled in accordance with the journal's peer-review arrangements and confidentiality requirements.

6. Principles of Fair and Ethical Review

Throughout the review process, the journal upholds the principles of confidentiality, impartiality, academic integrity, and respect for scholarly independence. Editors and reviewers must evaluate manuscripts objectively, avoid discriminatory treatment, and disclose any circumstances that could compromise their impartiality.

All editorial decisions are made with the aim of ensuring that published articles meet appropriate academic and ethical standards. The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts that fail to meet these standards, including cases involving plagiarism, research misconduct, or other serious ethical concerns.