Publication Schedule

Journal of Science and Science Education (JoSSEd), published by the Postgraduate Program, University of Mataram, Indonesia, is committed to maintaining a consistent, transparent, and sustainable publication schedule to support the timely dissemination of high-quality scientific research.

In response to the increasing number of manuscript submissions, the growing demand for scientific publication, and the journal's commitment to improving editorial services, JoSSEd has revised its publication frequency from two issues per year to four issues per year, effective from Volume 8, Number 1, 2027.

1. Previous Publication Schedule

Until the end of 2026, JoSSEd followed a biannual publication schedule, publishing two issues annually in the following months:

• April - First Issue (Number 1)
• October - Second Issue (Number 2)

This publication schedule was implemented during the journal's previous publication period.

2. New Publication Schedule (Effective 2027)

Beginning in 2027, JoSSEd will publish four issues annually (quarterly publication), following a regular publication schedule in January, April, July, and October.

The revised publication schedule officially takes effect with Volume 8, Number 1, January 2027, and will continue for subsequent volumes unless otherwise announced by the editorial board.

3. Publication Frequency Transition

The transition from biannual to quarterly publication represents the journal's commitment to strengthening publication management, improving the dissemination of scientific findings, and accommodating the increasing volume of high-quality manuscript submissions.

4. Manuscript Submission and Editorial Processing

JoSSEd accepts manuscript submissions throughout the year through its Online Journal System (OJS). Authors are not required to submit manuscripts only during scheduled publication months.

All submitted manuscripts undergo initial editorial screening, originality assessment using Turnitin, and single-blind peer review in accordance with the journal's editorial policies.

The journal applies a maximum Turnitin similarity threshold of 20%. Manuscripts exceeding this threshold will be rejected during initial editorial screening and will not proceed to peer review.

The assignment of accepted manuscripts to a particular issue is determined by the editorial team based on manuscript readiness, completion of the editorial and production processes, and the journal's publication schedule.

5. Publication Quality and Editorial Standards

The increase in publication frequency does not alter the journal's commitment to rigorous editorial evaluation, ethical publishing, and scientific quality.

All manuscripts must meet the journal's standards regarding originality, research significance, methodological rigor, academic writing, ethical compliance, and relevance to the journal's Focus and Scope.

Publication decisions are made independently by the editorial team based on scientific merit and peer-review recommendations. Acceptance of a manuscript does not guarantee its inclusion in a particular issue.

6. Publication Announcements and Schedule Updates

The editorial team will communicate significant changes to the journal's publication schedule through official announcements on the JoSSEd website.

Any adjustments to publication frequency, publication months, or issue arrangements will be communicated transparently to authors, readers, reviewers, and other relevant stakeholders.