Thank you for agreeing to review for Jurnal Lingkungan. Your expertise and constructive feedback are essential to ensuring the quality and integrity of the journal. Please review the following guidelines:

1. General Responsibilities

• Provide an objective, unbiased, and constructive assessment of the manuscript.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding the manuscript's content and authorship.
• Disclose any potential conflicts of interest that could affect your review.
• Complete your review within the agreed-upon timeframe. If unable to meet the deadline, inform the editorial team promptly.

2. Review Criteria

When reviewing a manuscript, consider the following criteria:

1. Relevance

   • Does the manuscript align with the journal's focus and scope?
   • Does it contribute meaningfully to the field of environmental studies?

2. Originality

   • Is the research novel and innovative?
   • Does it provide new insights, methods, or approaches?

3. Scientific Rigor

   • Are the research methods appropriate and well-executed?
   • Are the data collection and analysis processes sound and reliable?

4. Clarity and Organization

   • Is the manuscript well-written and easy to understand?
   • Are the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions clearly stated?

5. Relevance of Citations

   • Are the references appropriate, current, and sufficient?
   • Are all key sources cited?

6. Ethical Considerations

   • Does the manuscript adhere to ethical standards, such as obtaining necessary permissions and avoiding plagiarism?

3. Review Format

Your review should include the following sections:

1. Summary of the Manuscript

   • Provide a brief summary of the manuscript’s purpose, methods, and findings.

2. Major Comments

   • Highlight critical issues that need to be addressed, such as methodological flaws, unclear arguments, or unsupported conclusions.

3. Minor Comments

   • Note smaller issues, such as typographical errors, unclear phrasing, or formatting inconsistencies.

4. Recommendation

   • Choose one of the following recommendations:
     • Accept without revisions.
     • Minor revisions required.
     • Major revisions required.
     • Reject.

4. Ethical Guidelines for Reviewers

• Confidentiality: Do not share or discuss the manuscript with others.
• Anonymity: The journal employs a double-blind review process; do not attempt to identify the authors.
• Fairness: Provide constructive and respectful feedback, avoiding personal or dismissive comments.

5. Submission of the Review

• Submit your review through the journal's online review system or via email as instructed.
• Ensure all comments are clear, concise, and actionable for the authors.
• If recommending rejection, provide specific and justified reasons.

Your dedication to the peer review process is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions or require assistance during the review process, please contact the editorial team.

Thank you for contributing to the advancement of environmental research through Jurnal Lingkungan.