Article Review Process

 

The article review and evaluation process at the Journal of Interdisciplinary Qur’anic Studies is designed to ensure academic quality, compliance with research ethics, and efficient publication. The process consists of two main stages: initial evaluation and double-anonymous peer review.

 

Stage 1: Initial Evaluation (Maximum 2 Weeks)

 

Upon submission through the journal’s online system, each manuscript undergoes an initial evaluation based on the following criteria:

 

• The manuscript’s relevance to the journal’s scope and, in particular, its interdisciplinary nature;
• The extent of use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and compliance with the journal’s AI policy;
• The manuscript’s overall quality, scholarly structure, and references;
• Compliance with all requirements and guidelines specified in the journal’s Author Guidelines.

 

If a manuscript does not meet the initial criteria, it will be rejected and returned to the author without entering the peer-review process. Otherwise, the manuscript will be sent to the author for payment of the review fee.

 

Stage 2: Double-Anonymous Peer Review (Average: 4 Months)

 

Upon payment of the review fee, the manuscript enters the main review stage, namely double-anonymous peer review. The manuscript is sent to two expert reviewers selected by the Editorial Board. All manuscripts are reviewed in accordance with the journal’s peer-review and publication ethics policies, including confidentiality, impartiality, and conflict-of-interest disclosure.

 

After the reviewers complete their evaluations and submit their comments, the Editorial Board reviews the reports and makes a decision regarding the manuscript. If the two reviewers’ recommendations are inconsistent or conflicting, the manuscript will be sent to a third reviewer for a final decision.

 

If the two reviewers’ recommendations are consistent:

 

• If both reviewers recommend rejection, the manuscript will be rejected.
• If both reviewers recommend acceptance, the manuscript will be accepted and sent to the author for payment of the publication fee.
• If both reviewers request revisions, whether minor or major, their comments will be sent to the author for the necessary revisions. After the author has revised the manuscript, the revised version will be sent again to one of the two original reviewers to assess the extent to which the revisions comply with the reviewers’ comments and requirements. If the revisions have been made fully and satisfactorily, the manuscript will be accepted. Otherwise, it will be removed from the publication process and rejected.

 

The flowchart below provides a detailed illustration of the article review process.