Focus and Scope

Jurnal Laboratorium Khatulistiwa (JLK) aims to publish high-quality original research articles, review articles, and case studies in the field of Medical Laboratory Science and related health disciplines. The journal provides a scientific platform for researchers, academics, and practitioners to disseminate knowledge and innovations that support the advancement of laboratory-based health sciences.

The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas:

Clinical Chemistry
Hematology
Immunology and Serology
Microbiology (Bacteriology, Virology, and Mycology)
Parasitology
Toxicology
Molecular Diagnostics and Biotechnology
Public Health Laboratory Science
Environmental and Occupational Health related to laboratory science


JLK welcomes manuscripts that demonstrate scientific rigor, methodological soundness, and significant contributions to the development of laboratory medicine and allied health sciences.

The journal prioritizes studies with clinical relevance, laboratory innovation, and measurable impact on public health.

Section Policies

Articles

Open Submissions

Indexed

Peer Reviewed

Peer Review Process

Jurnal Laboratorium Khatulistiwa (JLK)

Jurnal Laboratorium Khatulistiwa (JLK) is committed to maintaining the highest standards of scientific quality, integrity, and transparency. All manuscripts submitted to the journal undergo a rigorous and systematic double-blind peer review process, ensuring that both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the evaluation.

Initial Editorial Screening
Upon submission, each manuscript is first evaluated by the editorial team to assess its suitability in terms of scope, formatting, and ethical compliance. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal’s requirements will be rejected at this stage (desk rejection). Only manuscripts that fulfill the initial criteria will proceed to the peer review process.

Double-Blind Peer Review
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise in the subject area. The double-blind review process ensures an objective and unbiased evaluation.

Reviewers assess the manuscript based on several key aspects, including:

Scientific quality and originality
Methodological rigor
Clarity of presentation
Relevance to the journal’s scope
Editorial Decision
Based on the reviewers’ comments and recommendations, the editor makes a decision regarding the manuscript. The possible decisions include:

Accept Submission
Minor Revision Required
Major Revision Required
Resubmit for Review
Decline Submission
The Editor-in-Chief holds the final authority in determining whether a manuscript is accepted for publication.

Review Workflow
The peer review process in JLK follows a structured workflow:

Submission – The author submits the manuscript through the journal system.
Editorial Assignment – The manuscript is assigned to an editor.
Initial Screening – The editor evaluates the manuscript for suitability.
Peer Review – The manuscript is reviewed by independent reviewers.
Revision – Authors revise the manuscript based on reviewers’ feedback.
Evaluation – The revised manuscript is reassessed by the editor (and reviewers if necessary).
Final Decision – The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision.
Publication – Accepted manuscripts proceed to production and publication.
Important Notes
Most manuscripts will undergo at least one round of revision prior to acceptance.
Submission of revisions does not guarantee acceptance.
Manuscripts will be automatically rejected if authors fail to respond within three months.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

Archiving

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of the journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. More...