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:

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:

All identifying details are removed to maintain reviewer anonymity.

3. Review Process

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:

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

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:

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.

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