Publication Schedule

SWARA: Antologi Pendidikan Musik is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal published by Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI). Submissions covering various areas of music education are welcomed all year round via our online system (OJS 3).

1. Publication Frequency
To promote the rapid and global dissemination of scholarly knowledge, Jurnal SWARA is regularly published three times a year:
  • Issue 1: Published in April (Period: January – April)
  • Issue 2: Published in August (Period: May – August)
  • Issue 3: Published in December (Period: September – December)
2. Recommended Editorial Timeline
While manuscripts are accepted continuously, authors are encouraged to consider the following processing schedules to target a specific release:

For Issue 1 (April Edition):
  • Recommended Submission: November – January
  • Rigorous Peer-Review & Revision: January – March
  • Final Copyediting: Late March
  • Online Publication: April
For Issue 2 (August Edition):
  • Recommended Submission: March – May
  • Rigorous Peer-Review & Revision: May – July
  • Final Copyediting: Late July
  • Online Publication: August
For Issue 3 (December Edition):
  • Recommended Submission: July – September
  • Rigorous Peer-Review & Revision: September – November
  • Final Copyediting: Late November
  • Online Publication: December
3. Average Editorial Turnaround Time
All submitted manuscripts undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process. Authors can generally expect the following timelines:
  • First Editorial Decision: 1 – 2 Weeks
  • Peer-Review Process: 4 – 8 Weeks
  • Total Time to Publication: 8 – 16 Weeks
Open Access & Continuity Policy Accepted articles that have finalized copyediting, proofreading, and DOI registration will be assigned to the scheduled issue. Jurnal SWARA provides immediate open access to all published articles to ensure dependable indexing and promote the global dissemination of scholarly knowledge.