Ownership and Management Information
Ownership
JACOBS: Journal of Applied in Cognitive Behavioral Science is owned by PT. Nalatama Solusi Berdaya, a limited liability company registered in Indonesia ([nomor SK Kemenkumham / NIB]), and is published under its imprint Nalatama Publication. The journal is managed by the Nalatama Research Center. The publisher holds the rights to the journal title, its ISSNs (e-ISSN 3124-0143, p-ISSN 3124-0151), its website and domain, and its archives.
Nalatama Publication (PT. Nalatama Solusi Berdaya)
Jln. Wonosari KM 7, RT 5/RW 6, No. 47, Kalangan, Kel. Baturetno, Kec. Banguntapan, Kabupaten Bantul, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55197, Indonesia
Website: https://journal.nalatama.org
Email: journal.nalatama@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +62 822-6135-1130
Editorial Independence
The publisher provides infrastructure, legal and financial administration, DOI membership, and archiving services. It does not take part in editorial decisions. Decisions on whether to accept or reject a manuscript rest with the Editor-in-Chief, who acts on the advice of reviewers and editors and is accountable for the academic content of the journal.
Management Structure
Nalatama Publication (PT. Nalatama Solusi Berdaya) · ownership, infrastructure, finance, legal
journal management and operational support
editorial policy, final decisions, accountability
workflow, initial screening, communication
strategic advice, quality assurance, reviewer network
handle manuscripts within their areas of expertise
independent expert evaluation
Roles and Responsibilities
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Owns the journal; funds operations; maintains the OJS platform, domain, backups, Crossref membership, and archiving agreements; handles invoices and legal matters; safeguards editorial independence. |
| Editor-in-Chief | Sets editorial policy and scope; makes final publication decisions; appoints associate editors and reviewers; oversees ethics cases; signs off each issue. |
| Managing Editor | Runs the editorial workflow in OJS; performs initial screening (scope, template, completeness, similarity check); monitors deadlines; corresponds with authors and reviewers. |
| Associate Editors | Evaluate submissions in their fields; invite and manage reviewers; synthesize reviews into recommendations to the Editor-in-Chief. |
| Editorial Board | Advise on journal strategy and scope; review or recommend reviewers; promote the journal; contribute to policy reviews. |
| Peer Reviewers | Provide confidential, objective, and timely evaluations of manuscripts within their expertise. |
| Copyeditor and Proofreader | Ensure language accuracy, APA style, consistency between text, tables, and references; manage author proof approval. |
| Layout Editor | Produces galleys (PDF and, where available, HTML) according to the journal layout; prepares issue files. |
| Journal Manager / IT Support | Maintains OJS, plugins, security updates, DOI deposits, OAI-PMH, and preservation services. |
Appointment and Governance
- Members of the editorial team are appointed by the publisher on the recommendation of the Editor-in-Chief for renewable three-year terms.
- Appointees hold a doctoral degree or demonstrate equivalent expertise, have a verifiable record of publication in peer-reviewed journals, and maintain public research profiles (ORCID, Scopus, SINTA, or Google Scholar).
- The editorial board is composed of members from different institutions and countries to ensure a range of expertise and perspectives.
- The editorial team meets at least twice per issue cycle, and all policies on this website are reviewed annually.
Revenue Sources
The journal is financed by the publisher's operational budget and by article processing charges paid after acceptance (see Article Processing Charges). Revenue sources have no influence on editorial decisions.
Advertising Policy
JACOBS does not accept commercial advertising on its website or in its articles. Should this policy change, advertisements will be clearly separated from scholarly content and will never influence editorial decisions.
Direct Marketing Policy
Announcements and calls for papers are sent only to registered users who have opted in to receive notifications, and to professional networks of the editorial team. JACOBS does not send unsolicited bulk email. Every message includes a way to unsubscribe.
