Journal History

Journal History and Development

Jurnal Laboratorium Khatulistiwa (JLK) is committed to continuously improving its publication quality, editorial standards, and compliance with international best practices in scholarly publishing.

As part of this commitment, the journal has undergone a structured development process to enhance transparency, editorial quality, and indexing readiness, particularly toward international indexing standards such as DOAJ.

Year Development Area Description
2025 Manuscript Template Improvement Introduction of a revised manuscript template to improve article structure, clarity, and consistency in accordance with international journal standards.
2025 Author Guidelines Revision Comprehensive update of Author Guidelines to provide clearer instructions on manuscript preparation, submission procedures, ethical requirements, and reporting standards.
2026 Editorial Policy Enhancement Significant updates across key journal policies, including Peer Review Process, Focus and Scope, Publication Ethics, and Copyright Policy, to strengthen transparency, consistency, and alignment with international publishing standards.
2026 System and Quality Improvement Ongoing improvements in journal management, editorial workflow, and website structure to support better accessibility, author experience, and compliance with indexing requirements such as DOAJ.

These continuous improvements reflect the journal’s commitment to becoming a high-quality, transparent, and internationally recognized scientific publication.

Authors are strongly encouraged to follow the latest policies, templates, and guidelines for all new submissions.