Editorial Policies

Focus and Scope

KONVERSI (means "Conversion") is a peer-reviewed scientific journal dedicated to the science and engineering of conversion processes, encompassing the transformation of materials, energy, and chemical feedstocks into value-added products, fuels, and functional materials.

The journal specifically focuses on:
A. Material Conversion

  1. Biomass conversion (thermochemical, biochemical, catalytic)
  2. Waste-to-energy and circular conversion systems
  3. Catalytic conversion of hydrocarbons and renewable feedstocks
  4. Electrochemical conversion (fuel cells, batteries, hydrogen production)
  5. Nanomaterials and functional materials for catalytic and energy conversion

B. Process and Reaction Conversion

  1. Chemical reaction engineering
  2. Reactor design and process intensification
  3. Thermodynamics and transport phenomena in conversion systems
  4. Separation and purification technologies integrated with conversion processes
  5. Process modeling, simulation, and optimization of conversion systems

C. Sustainable and Industrial Conversion

  1. Green chemical technologies
  2. Carbon capture and carbon utilization (CCU)
  3. Renewable fuels and energy carriers
  4. Industrial conversion technologies in food, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and energy sectors
  5. Scale-up and industrial implementation of conversion processes

KONVERSI prioritizes research that advances understanding of reaction–transport–material–energy interactions within integrated conversion systems, with emphasis on sustainability and technological innovation.
The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, short communications, case studies, and perspectives.

 

Section Policies

Articles

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Peer Review Process

The journal implements a rigorous, multi-stage peer-review and editorial process to ensure the highest academic and publication standards. The review process follows a single-blind system, where reviewers know the identity of the authors, but authors do not know the identity of the reviewers. Each manuscript is evaluated by a minimum of two independent reviewers (or more) with relevant expertise.

1. Submission

Authors submit their manuscript through the journal system by uploading the full manuscript file and completing the required metadata.

2. Initial Editorial Screening (First Review)

The Editor-in-Chief (EiC) or Associate Editor (AE) conducts an initial evaluation to ensure that the manuscript meets the journal’s scope, quality standards, and basic submission requirements. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected at this stage.

3. Reviewer Selection

For manuscripts that pass the initial screening, the editor assigns at least two qualified reviewers (or more) based on their expertise and research interests.

4. Peer Review Process

The review is conducted using a single-blind peer review system. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript and provide detailed comments and recommendations. Based on these reviews, the editor makes the first decision, which may include:

(i). Acceptance with revisions
(ii). Major or minor revision
(iii). Rejection

If revisions are required, authors revise and resubmit the manuscript. The revised manuscript may undergo further rounds of review and editorial evaluation (second and third decisions) until a final determination is made.

5. Provisional Acceptance

Once the manuscript satisfies the scientific and quality requirements, it receives provisional acceptance. The Editor-in-Chief or Associate Editor performs a final evaluation to confirm readiness for publication.

 

Archiving

Konversi uses the LOCKSS system to create a distributed filing system among participating libraries and allow those libraries to create permanent archives of journals for preservation and restoration purposes.

 

Article Processing Charge

Article processing charge is applied to cover publishing services after accepted for publication. There is no charge during submission and peer-review process as well as for rejected articles.

The fee of article processing charge is Rp 500.000; however, there is exception for overseas affiliation which is free of charge.

 

Open Access Policy

All articles published in Konversi are open access and freely as well as permanently available online.

 

Plagiarism Policy

Articles submitted to the Konversi will be checked for similarity using the Turnitin program. Articles that level of similarity to more than 20% it will be rejected to publish in Konversi.

 

Generative AI Policy

In line with current best practices in scholarly publishing, this journal encourages transparency in the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools, such as ChatGPT or other AI-assisted technologies, during manuscript preparation.

Authors are required to disclose any use of GenAI in the Acknowledgment section of their manuscripts. Such disclosure should clarify the scope of AI involvement (e.g., language editing, grammar correction, improving readability) and confirm that all scientific ideas, analyses, data interpretations, and conclusions are the sole responsibility of the authors.

The journal does not permit listing AI tools as authors or co-authors, as accountability for the work lies with human contributors.

This policy is intended to ensure integrity, transparency, and trust in the scientific publishing process.

Authors must include a clear statement in the Acknowledgment section specifying the scope of AI use. AI tools cannot be listed as authors or co-authors.

Example:

Acknowledgment
The authors declare that generative AI tools (ChatGPT, OpenAI) were employed exclusively for linguistic refinement. No AI-generated content contributed to the scientific data, interpretation, or conclusions of this work. All final responsibility for the manuscript rests with the authors.

 

Process for Handling Allegations of Research Misconduct

Our journal is firmly committed to upholding the highest standards of research integrity. Publishers and editors take all reasonable steps to identify and prevent the publication of papers involving research misconduct, including but not limited to plagiarism, citation manipulation, and data falsification or fabrication.

The journal will not, under any circumstances, encourage or knowingly allow such misconduct. If allegations of research misconduct are brought to the attention of the publisher or editors concerning a published article, we will handle the case in accordance with the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines, or an equivalent standard.

 

Advertising Policy

This journal does not publish or display any form of advertising. We are committed to ensuring that the editorial process and published content remain free from any commercial influence.

 

Direct Marketing Policy

The journal does not engage in any direct marketing activities, including unsolicited invitations to submit manuscripts. All submissions must be made voluntarily by authors through the official submission system.