About the Journal

JUANG: Jurnal Wahana Konseling is a counseling journal published by the Department of Guidance and Counseling, Universitas PGRI Palembang. This journal aims to publish articles and scholarly works in the form of theoretical and practical writings, as well as research findings from students, teachers, lecturers, and counseling practitioners. The primary focus of this journal is on the field of guidance and counseling, covering mental health issues and counseling service challenges within and outside educational institutions.

The journal is published biannually, in March and September.

  • p-ISSN: 2622-9080
  • e-ISSN: 2622-6278

Focus and Scope

JUANG: Jurnal Wahana Konseling publishes articles resulting from studies and research across various aspects related to guidance and counseling. The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

  • Guidance and counseling
  • Group guidance
  • Group counseling
  • School counseling
  • Career counseling
  • Counseling programs
  • Psychological and educational instruments

Peer Review Process

Upon submission, manuscripts undergo an initial review by the editor of Jurnal Wahana Konseling to determine their alignment with the journal's focus and scope. The editor may recommend revisions before forwarding the manuscript for peer review. This initial review generally takes one week.

Manuscripts that pass the initial review are sent to at least two reviewers, following a double-blind peer review process. Based on the reviewers’ feedback, the editor will make one of the following decisions:

  1. Accept the manuscript,
  2. Request minor revisions,
  3. Request resubmission,
  4. Recommend submission to another publisher, or
  5. Reject the manuscript.

The review process, from submission to the initial editorial decision, typically takes 6–8 weeks. The time to reach a final decision may vary depending on factors such as the number of review rounds and the authors’ responsiveness. On average, it takes 3–4 months to reach a final decision.

The total time to publish a manuscript depends on the submission date, adherence to publication guidelines, and the journal's publication schedule. Accepted manuscripts are generally published within 3–4 months.

Publication Frequency

The journal publishes two issues per year, in March and September.

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.