Peer Review Process

International Journal of Islamic Khazanah (IJIK) employs a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the scholarly integrity, originality, and relevance of each submitted manuscript. Both the authors and the reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.

1. Initial Screening

Each manuscript undergoes an initial evaluation by the editorial team to verify:

• Relevance to the journal’s focus and scope.
• Compliance with formatting and submission guidelines.
• Originality check using plagiarism detection software (maximum similarity allowed: 20%).

Manuscripts not meeting these criteria will be rejected or returned for revision before peer review.

2. Assignment of Reviewers

Manuscripts passing the initial check are assigned to at least three independent reviewers who:

• Are experts in the manuscript’s subject area.
• Are not affiliated with the same institution as the authors.
• Must accept or decline the invitation to review within 21 days.

All identifying details are removed to maintain reviewer anonymity.

3. Review Process

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:

• Originality and scholarly contribution.
• Scientific and methodological rigor.
• Relevance to contemporary Islamic challenges.

The reviewers will review the submitted article according to the guidelines and template provided by the journal. Therefore, authors are expected to ensure that their submission adheres to the journal's formatting, citation style, and structural requirements before the review process begins.

Reviewers recommend one of the following: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject. Feedback must be constructive and detailed. The review period is typically two to three weeks.

4. Editorial Decision

The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision based on reviewer comments. If there are significantly different recommendations, a third reviewer may be consulted. Authors are notified of the decision within approximately 60 days of submission.

5. Revision and Resubmission

• Minor revisions: 14 days
• Major revisions: 30 days

Authors must provide a revised manuscript with tracked changes and a detailed response letter. Major revisions may be sent back to the original reviewers for re-evaluation.

6. Final Submission and Publication

Accepted manuscripts are subject to copyediting, formatting, and assignment of DOI before publication. The time from final acceptance to publication is approximately 2–4 weeks.

Peer Review Ethics and Integrity Statement

IJIK adheres to the highest standards of peer review ethics and academic integrity, including:

• Confidentiality: All content and communication during the review process are kept strictly confidential.
• Objectivity: Reviews are based on scholarly merit, not personal or institutional affiliations.
• Timeliness: Reviewers and editors are expected to meet deadlines, and authors are regularly updated.
• Transparency: Editorial decisions are based on documented reviewer feedback and editorial judgment.
• Conflict of Interest: All parties must disclose any potential conflict and recuse themselves when necessary.
• Plagiarism and Misconduct: Suspected cases are investigated thoroughly and may lead to rejection or retraction.
• Reviewer Recognition: IJIK provides acknowledgment and certificates to reviewers for their contributions.

IJIK is committed to maintaining the integrity, transparency, and ethical standards of the peer review process to ensure the publication of high-quality academic work.