Peer Review Process
Al-Mujtama: Journal of Islamic Law and Society implements a double-blind peer review system, where the identities of authors and reviewers are kept confidential to maintain the objectivity and integrity of the assessment process.
Each submitted manuscript will go through the following stages:
1. Initial Screening (Desk Review)
The editor conducts an initial screening to ensure the manuscript's suitability to the journal's focus and scope, administrative completeness, and adherence to the writing guidelines. At this stage, the manuscript is also checked for similarity to ensure originality.
2. Assignment to Reviewers
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening will be sent to at least two reviewers with the competence and expertise relevant to the article's field of study.
3. Double-Blind Review
Reviewers will assess aspects of substance, methodology, scientific contribution, novelty, relevance to developments in Islamic law and society, as well as the quality of argumentation and references.
Reviewers can make one of the following recommendations:
- Accepted without revision
- Accepted with minor revisions
- Accepted with major revisions
- Rejected
4. Revision Stage
Authors are given the opportunity to revise the manuscript according to the reviewers' notes and recommendations within the specified timeframe. Revisions may go through one or more rounds of review if necessary.
5. Final Decision
The final decision to accept or reject a manuscript is made by the Editor-in-Chief based on the review results and the editorial board's considerations.
Review Processing Time
The average review process takes between 4–8 weeks, depending on the complexity of the article and the author's response to revisions.
Ethics and Independence
The entire review process is conducted independently, objectively, and free from conflicts of interest. Reviewers are required to maintain the confidentiality of manuscripts and not use the information obtained for personal gain.
