Southeast Asian Language and Literature Studies (SALLS) follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. Authors are not told who review their papers and reviewers are not told who the author of a paper is. The results of the review will be informed to the author of the article.

The editor makes an initial appraisal of each manuscript. If it seems potentially appropriate for the journal, the manuscript will be delivered to the editorial board for further review process. Once the review process has been completed, decision on acceptance, revision, or rejection of the manuscript is made by the editor. The editorial team holds the right and the policy to publish or reject the submitted article. Articles that do not pass the publication selection are not returned except with a request from the author.

A decision on the manuscript generally takes averages eight to twelve weeks after submission; delays in obtaining reviews may prolong this process. Manuscripts are sent out for review electronically, and all correspondence takes place via e-mail.