All manuscripts submitted to JCPGS : Jurnal Critical Policy and Governance Studies undergo the following review process.

1. Initial Screening
   The editor conducts an initial screening to assess the manuscript’s suitability with the journal’s scope and compliance with formatting requirements.
2. Review Process
   Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to reviewers through a double-blind peer review system, where both author and reviewer identities are concealed.
3. Reviewer Evaluation
   Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on scientific quality, originality, methodology, clarity of analysis, and contribution to the field.
4. Editorial Decision
   Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the editor decides whether the manuscript is accepted, accepted with revisions, or rejected.
5. Revision
   Authors are required to revise their manuscripts according to reviewer comments within the specified timeframe.
6. Publication
   Accepted manuscripts will proceed to publication according to the journal’s publication schedule.