peer review process

Peer Review Process

As-Safwa: Journal of Islamic Education Management and Multiculturalism applies a rigorous peer review process to ensure the quality, originality, relevance, and academic integrity of every manuscript submitted for publication. The journal is committed to maintaining high scholarly standards in the fields of Islamic education management, multicultural education, educational leadership, curriculum development, and related areas of Islamic educational studies.

The journal employs a double-blind peer review system, in which the identities of authors and reviewers are concealed from each other throughout the review process.

1. Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, each manuscript is evaluated by the editorial team to determine its suitability for the journal's focus and scope. The initial screening examines the manuscript's relevance, originality, adherence to the journal's author guidelines, completeness, and compliance with publication ethics. Manuscripts may also be screened for plagiarism or similarity using appropriate detection tools.

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's basic requirements may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected without external review.

2. Assignment to Reviewers

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are assigned to at least two independent reviewers who have relevant expertise in the subject area of the submission. Reviewers are selected based on their academic qualifications, research experience, and expertise in Islamic education management, multiculturalism, or related disciplines.

Reviewers must disclose any potential conflicts of interest and maintain the confidentiality of the manuscript throughout the review process.

3. Double-Blind Peer Review

The journal applies a double-blind review procedure to promote objectivity and fairness. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts do not contain identifying information that could reveal their identities to reviewers.

Reviewers evaluate manuscripts based on the following criteria:

  1. Relevance to the journal's focus and scope.

  2. Originality and contribution to the development of knowledge.

  3. Theoretical framework and engagement with relevant literature.

  4. Research methodology and appropriateness of data analysis.

  5. Clarity of presentation, structure, and academic language.

  6. Quality of discussion and interpretation of findings.

  7. Validity of conclusions and implications for Islamic education management and multicultural education.

  8. Compliance with ethical research and publication standards.

4. Reviewer's Recommendations

After completing the evaluation, reviewers provide constructive comments and recommendations to assist the authors in improving their manuscripts. The possible recommendations are:

  • Accept: The manuscript is suitable for publication without major revisions.

  • Minor Revision: The manuscript requires limited corrections or improvements.

  • Major Revision: The manuscript requires substantial revision before further consideration.

  • Reject: The manuscript does not meet the journal's publication standards or is unsuitable for its scope.

5. Editorial Decision

The Editor-in-Chief or an authorized editor makes the final editorial decision by considering the reviewers' recommendations, the quality of the manuscript, and the journal's publication standards. If reviewers provide substantially different recommendations, the editor may seek an additional review before making a decision.

The editorial decision is communicated to the corresponding author along with relevant reviewer comments and instructions for revision, where applicable.

6. Manuscript Revision

Authors whose manuscripts require revision must address the reviewers' comments carefully and submit a revised manuscript within the deadline specified by the editorial team. Authors are expected to provide a point-by-point response explaining how each comment has been addressed or providing a reasoned explanation when a suggestion has not been followed.

Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation, particularly when major revisions are required.

7. Final Acceptance and Publication

A manuscript is accepted for publication only after it has satisfied the journal's editorial requirements and received final approval from the editor. Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, proofreading, layout preparation, and publication according to the journal's editorial schedule.

The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts at any stage if significant ethical violations, plagiarism, data manipulation, or other serious publication concerns are identified.

8. Confidentiality and Publication Ethics

All manuscripts submitted to As-Safwa: Journal of Islamic Education Management and Multiculturalism are treated as confidential documents. Editors and reviewers must not disclose, distribute, or use unpublished information from submitted manuscripts for personal or professional advantage.

The journal is committed to the principles of fairness, transparency, confidentiality, academic integrity, and responsible scholarly publishing throughout the peer review process.

9. Review Duration

The duration of the review process may vary depending on reviewer availability, the complexity of the manuscript, and the extent of revisions required. Authors will be informed of important developments and editorial decisions through the journal's official submission system or other designated communication channels.

The journal strives to conduct the review process efficiently while maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publication.

As-Safwa: Journal of Islamic Education Management and Multiculturalism appreciates the contributions of authors, reviewers, and editors in advancing high-quality research and scholarship in Islamic education management and multicultural education.