About the Journal

Editor-in-Chief: 

Prof. Dr. Drs. I Wayan Swandi, M. Si. [ISI Bali]
(Google Scholar, Scopus ID, Sinta)

Managing Editor: 

I Made Kenak Dwi Adnyana [Politeknik Bali Maha Werdhi]
(Google Scholar, Scopus, Sinta)

Editors:

1. Prof. Dr. I Made Darmaoka, A. Par., M. Par.  [Politeknik Negeri Bali]
   (Google Scholar, Scopus ID, Sinta)
2. Putu Widya Darmayanti, S. Par., M. Par. [AKPAR Denpasar]
   (Google Scholar, Scopus ID, Sinta)
3. Ida Ayu Putu Febri Imawati, S. Kom., M.T. [Universitas PGRI Mahadewa]
   (Google Scholar, Scopus ID, Sinta)
4. Dr. Asidigisianti Surya Patria, S.T., M. Pd.. [Unesa]
   (Google Scholar, Scopus ID, Sinta)

Journal Manager:

Putu Ayu Riyanta Lestari, S.Kom., M.Sn  [Politeknik Bali Maha Werdhi  ]
(Google Scholar, Scopus, Sinta)

Copy Editor/Layout Editor:

1. I Made Dwiarya Swandi [Politeknik Bali Maha Werdhi]
   (Google Scholar)
2. Putu Ryan Widyastaguna [Politeknik Bali Maha Werdhi]
   (Google Scholar)

OJS Administrator:

Ni Putu Prapti Budasari K. [Politeknik Bali Maha Werdhi]
(Google Scholar, Scopus, Sinta)

Reviewers

1. Prof. Dr. Ida Ayu Tary Puspa, S.Ag., M.Par. [UHN Ida Bagus Sugriwa]
   (Google Scholar, Scopus ID, Sinta)
2. Dr. Drs. I Made Darmada, M. Pd. [Universitas PGRI Mahadewa]
   (Google Scholar, Scopus ID, Sinta)
3. Dr. I Gede Astawa, S. Pd., M. Hum. [AKPAR Denpasar]
   (Google Scholar, Scopus ID, Sinta)
4. Dr. Ni Made Ayu Sulasmini, S.Pd., M.Pd., CHT., CHE., CTE [IPBI]
   (Google Scholar, Scopus ID, Sinta)
5. Prof. Dr. I Wayan Suardana, M.Sn. [Universitas Udayana]
   (Google Scholar, Scopus ID, Sinta)
6. Dr. Muchammad Bayu Tejo Sampurno [Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris]
   (Google Scholar, Scopus ID, Sinta)
7. Prof. Dr. I Nengah Laba [Universitas Dhyana Pura]
   (Google Scholar, Scopus ID, Sinta)
8. Dr. A.A.A. Ribeka Purwahitha, S.E., M. Par. [Politeknik Negeri Bali]
   (Google Scholar, Scopus ID, Sinta)
9. Prof. Dr. Sebastianus Menggo, M. Pd.  [Unika Santu Paulus Ruteng]
   (Google Scholar, Scopus ID, Sinta)

Peer Review Process

Jurnal Lesung-Elu (JLE) implements a double-blind peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, and academic integrity of every manuscript submitted for publication. In this process, the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed to maintain an objective and unbiased evaluation.

The editorial and review process follows these stages:

1. Manuscript Submission

Authors submit their manuscripts electronically through the journal’s Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform by following the journal’s author guidelines and submission requirements.

2. Initial Editorial Screening

The Journal Manager and Editor conduct a preliminary evaluation to assess:

• compliance with the journal’s formatting and submission guidelines,
• manuscript completeness,
• similarity/plagiarism screening,
• relevance to the journal’s aims and scope,
• and overall academic suitability.

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s minimum standards may be rejected at this stage (desk rejection).

3. Assignment to Handling Editor

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to an Editor or Associate Editor with expertise relevant to the manuscript’s subject area for further evaluation and management.

4. Double-Blind Peer Review

The assigned editor sends the manuscript to at least two independent reviewers who are experts in the relevant field. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:

• originality and novelty,
• methodological rigor,
• significance of findings,
• clarity and coherence,
• and contribution to the field.

Reviewer recommendations may include:

• Accept
• Minor Revision
• Major Revision
• Reject

5. Author Revision

Authors are required to revise the manuscript in accordance with reviewers’ and editors’ comments and submit a revised version along with a response to reviewers.

6. Final Editorial Decision

The Editor makes the final publication decision based on the reviewers’ recommendations and the quality of the revised manuscript. The possible final decisions are:

• Accepted for publication
• Accepted with minor editorial changes
• Revisions required
• Rejected

7. Copyediting and Production

Accepted manuscripts proceed to the production stage, including:

• copyediting,
• layout editing,
• proofreading,
• and final author approval before publication.

8. Publication

The final version of the manuscript is published online as part of the scheduled issue and becomes freely accessible under the journal’s open access policy.

Review Timeline

The average review process takes approximately 4–8 weeks, depending on reviewer availability and the revision process.

Publication Ethics

JLE is committed to maintaining high standards of publication ethics and follows internationally recognized ethical publishing principles to ensure transparency, fairness, and academic integrity.

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original and high-quality manuscripts to Jurnal Lesung-Elu (JLE) in the form of research articles, review papers, conceptual papers, and case studies related to the journal’s scope, including Tourism, Multimedia, Visual Communication Design, and interdisciplinary studies.

To be considered for publication, submitted manuscripts must comply with the following requirements:

1. Originality and Exclusivity
   Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. All submissions must adhere to academic integrity and ethical standards in scholarly publishing.
2. Scope Relevance
   The manuscript must be relevant to the journal’s focus and scope and demonstrate clear academic contribution and novelty.
3. Language
   Manuscripts must be written in clear, academic English or Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia), with proper grammar and a scholarly style.
4. Formatting Requirements
   Authors must prepare manuscripts using the official Jurnal Lesung-Elu (JLE) manuscript template, following all formatting and referencing guidelines provided by the journal.
5. Plagiarism Policy
   All submitted manuscripts will undergo plagiarism screening. Manuscripts with unacceptable similarity levels may be rejected without review.
6. Reference Style
   Authors are encouraged to use recent and relevant references and follow the journal’s prescribed citation and bibliography format.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors are required to confirm that their submission complies with all of the following requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned for correction before entering the review process.

• The manuscript has not been previously published and is not under review by another journal.
• The submission file is prepared in an acceptable format (Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx), OpenOffice, or RTF).
• The manuscript follows the official JLE manuscript template and formatting guidelines.
• The title, abstract, keywords, and references have been completed according to journal requirements.
• All references cited in the manuscript are listed in the reference section, and available URLs/DOIs have been included where applicable.
• Tables, figures, and illustrations are embedded in the appropriate sections within the manuscript and properly labelled.
• The manuscript has been checked for grammar, spelling, and academic writing quality.
• The manuscript complies with the journal’s ethical standards, including originality and plagiarism policy.
• If submitting to a peer-reviewed section, the manuscript has been anonymized according to double-blind review requirements (Ensuring a Blind Review).

Privacy Statement

The names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses entered in this journal website will be used exclusively for the editorial and publication purposes of Jurnal Lesung-Elu (JLE).

The journal is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all users. Personal information will not be shared, distributed, or used for any purpose other than journal management, editorial communication, and publication-related activities, except where required by law.

By submitting to this journal, authors agree to the use of their personal information solely for legitimate scholarly publishing purposes.

Publication Ethics

Jurnal Lesung-Elu (JLE) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing all forms of academic misconduct. This ethical statement is based on the principles and best practices established by the Committee on Publication Ethics and applies to all parties involved in the publication process, including authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher.

The journal expects all participants to uphold integrity, transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout the editorial and publication process.

1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors submitting manuscripts to JLE are required to comply with the following ethical standards:

A. Originality and Plagiarism

• Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal or publisher.
• Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited. All submissions will be screened using plagiarism detection software such as Turnitin or equivalent tools.
• The maximum acceptable similarity index is 20%, excluding references and properly cited quotations.
• Authors must appropriately acknowledge and cite all sources using the journal’s required referencing style.

B. Accuracy and Scientific Integrity

• Authors must present research findings honestly, accurately, and transparently.
• Fabrication, falsification, manipulation of data, or misleading reporting is considered unethical and unacceptable.
• Authors must provide sufficient methodological detail to allow reproducibility and verification of the research.

C. Authorship and Contribution

• Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made a significant scholarly contribution to the research and manuscript preparation.
• The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors approve the final version before submission.
• Practices such as ghost authorship, guest authorship, and gift authorship are prohibited.

D. Conflict of Interest

• Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, or personal relationships that may influence the research findings or interpretation.

E. Revision and Cooperation

• Authors are expected to respond to reviewers’ comments professionally and revise manuscripts accordingly within the specified timeframe.
• Failure to provide justified revisions may result in rejection.

2. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for maintaining the integrity, quality, and fairness of the editorial process.

A. Fair and Objective Decision-Making

• Manuscripts must be evaluated solely on their academic merit, originality, clarity, relevance, and contribution to the journal’s scope.
• Editorial decisions must be free from discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, institutional affiliation, or political beliefs.

B. Confidentiality

• Editors must treat all submitted manuscripts as confidential documents and must not disclose any information to unauthorized parties.

C. Conflict of Interest

• Editors must recuse themselves from handling manuscripts in which they have personal, professional, or financial conflicts of interest.

D. Ethical Oversight

• Editors are responsible for investigating suspected ethical misconduct and taking appropriate corrective actions when necessary.

3. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers play a critical role in maintaining the scholarly quality of the journal through a fair and constructive peer-review process.

A. Objectivity and Constructive Feedback

• Reviews must be conducted objectively, professionally, and based on scholarly evidence.
• Comments should be constructive, respectful, and aimed at improving manuscript quality.

B. Confidentiality

• Manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential and may not be shared, discussed, or used for personal advantage.

C. Conflict of Interest

• Reviewers must decline invitations if they have any conflict of interest that may affect their objectivity.

D. Timeliness

• Reviewers are expected to complete their reviews within the agreed timeframe and notify the editor promptly if delays occur.

4. Ethical Responsibilities of the Publisher

As the publisher, Politeknik Bali Maha Werdhi is committed to:

• supporting editorial independence,
• ensuring transparency in the publication process,
• protecting intellectual property rights,
• and maintaining the integrity of the academic record.

The publisher does not interfere with editorial decisions.

5. Publication Malpractice and Corrective Actions

In cases of suspected or confirmed ethical misconduct, JLE reserves the right to take appropriate actions, including but not limited to:

• issuing formal warnings,
• rejecting submitted manuscripts,
• requesting corrections or clarifications,
• retracting published articles,
• temporarily banning authors from future submissions,
• and notifying relevant institutions or authorities where appropriate.

Cases of misconduct may include:

• plagiarism,
• duplicate submission/publication,
• data fabrication or falsification,
• authorship manipulation,
• undisclosed conflicts of interest,
• and unethical research practices.

6. Retraction and Correction Policy

JLE may publish corrections, expressions of concern, or retractions when significant errors or ethical violations are identified after publication, following international publication ethics standards.

By submitting to this journal, authors agree to the use of their personal information solely for legitimate scholarly publishing purposes.

Indexing & Abstracting

Jurnal Lesung-Elu (JLE) is committed to increasing the visibility, accessibility, and academic impact of published articles through national and international indexing services.

Indexed in:

International Databases

• Google Scholar
• Crossref (DOI Registration)

National Databases

• SINTA (targeted)
• Garuda
• Indonesia OneSearch

DOI

Each published article is assigned a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) to ensure permanent access and easy citation.

Benefits

Indexing helps improve:

• article visibility,
• citation opportunities,
• academic reputation,
• and global accessibility.

Frequency of Publication

Jurnal Lesung-Elu (JLE) is published biannually (twice a year), with two issues released regularly in:

• June
• December

This publication schedule reflects the journal’s commitment to maintaining consistency, quality, and timely dissemination of scholarly research in the fields of Tourism, Multimedia, and Visual Communication Design.

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