Review Process Policy

Peer Review Policy & Evaluation Criteria

  • Review Mechanism:All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process, ensuring that both author and reviewer identities remain strictly anonymous throughout the evaluation.
  • Review Timeline:
  • Initial Editorial Screening: 1–2 weeks (desk evaluation by editors).
  • Peer-Review Process: 4–6 weeks by independent subject-matter reviewers.
  • Revision & Copyediting: 2 weeks.
  • Production & Layout: 1–2 weeks prior to scheduled online publication.
  • Overall Submission to Decision Time: 8–12 weeks.
    • Evaluation & Assessment Criteria for Reviewers:Reviewers evaluate submitted manuscripts based on the following key criteria:
  1. Relevance to Scope:The article must align with the focus and scope of JIEP (Islamic Economics, Islamic Finance, Zakat, Waqf, Halal Industry, and Islamic Philanthropy).
  2. Novelty & Scientific Contribution:Clear original contribution to the existing body of knowledge in Islamic economics and philanthropy.
  3. Methodological Rigor:Sound theoretical framework, appropriate research methodology, data validity, and proper analytical tools.
  4. Integration of Islamic Values:Depth of integration regarding Islamic economic principles, Sharia guidelines, or ethical perspectives in addressing the research problem.
  5. Clarity & Academic Writing:Logical structure, clear arguments, accurate terminology, and compliance with academic style guidelines.
  6. References & Citations:Utilization of recent, high-quality reference literature formatted consistently.
    • Review Decisions:Reviewers provide one of the following recommendations to the Editor:
  • Accept Submission:Accept without revisions.
  • Revisions Required:Minor revisions needed (reviewed by editors).
  • Resubmit for Review:Major revisions needed (requires second round of peer review).
  • Decline Submission:Manuscript does not meet quality standards or journal scope.