Peer Review Process

IJIEFER upholds stringent standards of academic integrity and impartiality through a Double-Blind Review process, which serves as the foundation of our manuscript submission and evaluation system, ensuring an unbiased and thorough assessment.

Upon submission, manuscripts are assigned by the Editor-in-Chief to the Managing Editor for an initial evaluation in consultation with the editorial board, which may result in acceptance, rejection, or advancement to the peer review stage; originality is verified using Turnitin to prevent plagiarism.

All manuscripts submitted to the International Journal of Islamic Finance and Economics Research (IJIEFER) undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure academic quality, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope. Upon initial submission, manuscripts are screened by the editorial team to assess their suitability and compliance with submission guidelines. Eligible manuscripts are then assigned to at least two independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant field. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on its theoretical contribution, methodological rigour, clarity of analysis, and practical implications. The peer review process typically takes approximately four (4) months from the date of submission to the final decision. 

Following satisfactory revision, formal acceptance is communicated to the author. Authors retain the right to appeal editorial decisions by submitting a detailed justification, which is carefully reconsidered by the editorial team and, where necessary, additional reviewers. The entire review process is conducted with strict confidentiality to safeguard the privacy of all parties involved; reviewers must disclose any conflicts of interest and uphold the confidentiality of the manuscripts they evaluate.

  1. Submission: The author submits the manuscript to the editor.
  2. Pre-check: The editor reviews the manuscript for completeness and compliance with the journal’s guidelines. If the manuscript is incomplete or does not meet the guidelines, the editor may return it to the author for revision.
  3. Peer review: The editor sends the manuscript to two or more reviewers for feedback. The reviewers evaluate the manuscript for its scientific merit, originality, and clarity. 
  4. Editor's decision: Based on the reviewers’ feedback, the editor decides to accept, reject, or revise the manuscript. All manuscripts accepted for publication in IJIEFER will undergo proofreading as part of the peer review and editorial process. 
  5. Production: If the manuscript is accepted, it is sent to the production team for formatting and layout.
  6. Publication: The manuscript is published in the journal.

 

HERE IS A MORE DETAILED EXPLANATION OF EACH STEP:

Submission: The author submits the manuscript to the editor. This can be done electronically or by mail. The editor will review the manuscript to determine if it is a good fit for the journal. If it is not, the editor will reject the manuscript.

Pre-check: The editor reviews the manuscript for completeness and compliance with the journal’s guidelines. This includes checking the manuscript for formatting errors, plagiarism, and ethical violations. If the manuscript is incomplete or does not meet the guidelines, the editor may return it to the author for revision.

Peer review: The editor sends the manuscript to two or more reviewers for feedback. The reviewers evaluate the manuscript for its scientific merit, originality, and clarity. The reviewers may also suggest changes to the manuscript. The editor then considers the reviewers’ feedback and makes a decision about the manuscript.

Editor's decision: Based on the reviewers’ feedback, the editor makes a decision to accept, reject, or revise the manuscript. If the editor accepts the manuscript, it is sent to the production team for formatting and layout. If the editor rejects the manuscript, the author is notified of the decision. If the editor decides that the manuscript needs revision, the author is asked to make the necessary changes and resubmit the manuscript. All manuscripts accepted for publication in IJIEFER will undergo proofreading as part of the peer review and editorial process. Proofreading ensures clarity, accuracy, and consistency of language without altering the academic content or authorial intent. Authors are expected to cooperate with proofreading corrections as a condition of final acceptance.

Production: If the manuscript is accepted, it is sent to the production team for formatting and layout. This includes creating a table of contents, adding page numbers, and creating figures and tables. The production team may also proofread the manuscript for any errors.

Publication: The manuscript is published in the journal. This may involve publishing the manuscript online or in print.

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