Publication Process

1. Manuscript Submission

  • Authors submit their manuscripts via the journal's online submission system or official email.
  • The manuscript must follow the journal’s formatting guidelines and include an abstract, keywords, references, and author details.
  • Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration in any other journal.

2. Initial Editorial Screening

  • The editorial team conducts a preliminary review to assess:
    • Suitability with the journal’s focus and scope.
    • Compliance with submission guidelines (formatting, length, referencing).
    • Plagiarism check using detection software (acceptable similarity index must be below the set threshold).
  • Manuscripts that do not meet basic requirements are either returned for revision or rejected.

3. Double-Blind Peer Review

  • Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent for double-blind peer review (both authors and reviewers remain anonymous).
  • Each manuscript is assigned to at least two independent reviewers based on their expertise.
  • Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:
    • Originality and significance of research.
    • Methodological soundness and accuracy of data analysis.
    • Relevance to Islamic studies and education.
    • Clarity of writing and organization.
  • Reviewers provide detailed feedback and recommend:
    • Acceptance without revisions.
    • Minor revisions (accepted after author corrections).
    • Major revisions (requires re-evaluation).
    • Rejection (if manuscript does not meet academic standards).

4. Author Revisions

  • Authors receive reviewer comments and are given a set deadline (e.g., 2-4 weeks) to revise and resubmit their manuscript.
  • Revised manuscripts are reviewed again by the editorial team to ensure all required changes have been addressed.
  • If necessary, the revised paper may be sent for a second round of peer review.

5. Editorial Decision

  • Based on reviewers’ recommendations and editorial evaluation, the editor-in-chief makes the final decision:
    • Accepted for publication.
    • Further revision required.
    • Rejected (with justification).

6. Copyediting and Proofreading

  • Accepted manuscripts undergo copyediting to refine language, grammar, and formatting.
  • Authors are given a final proof for approval before publication.

7. Final Publication

  • The finalized article is assigned a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) and published in the upcoming issue.
  • Articles are made open access and available on the journal’s website.

8. Indexing and Archiving

  • Published articles are indexed in relevant academic databases for wider visibility.
  • The journal ensures long-term archiving through LOCKSS and CLOCKSS systems.