Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process / Policy

The article is reviewed in a blind review by  external reviewers. The review is done for a maximum of 2 months

Every manuscript submitted to International Journal of Islamic Finance is read by the editorial staff. Those manuscripts evaluated by editors to be inappropriate to journal criteria are rejected promptly without external review. Manuscripts evaluated to be of potential interest to our readership are sent to double blind reviewers. Every manuscript is independently reviewed by at least two reviewers in the form of "double-blind review". The editors then make a decision for publication based on the reviewer's recommendation from among several posibilities: Accept Submission, Revision Required, Resubmit for Review, and Decline Submission.

In certain cases, the editor may submit an article for review to another third reviewer before making a decision, if necessary.

The Editor-in-Chief of International Journal of Islamic Finance has the right to decide which manuscripts submitted to the journal should be published.

Review Process:

  1. Author submit the manuscript
  2. Editor Evaluation (some manuscripts are rejected or returned before the review process)
  3. Double-blind peer review process
  4. Editor decision
  5. Confirmation to the authors

After Acceptance

Corresponding authors will receive an e-mail with a link to log into our online proofing system, allowing annotation, correction, comment, and answer questions from the Copy Editor and upload your edits on the PDF version to the system. All instructions for proofing will be given in the e-mail we send to authors.

The Average Time for Review

  • The average time during which the preliminary assessment of manuscripts is conducted: 14 Days
  • The average time during which the reviews of manuscripts are conducted: 60 Days
  • The average time in which the article is published: 90 Days
Review Forms for Reviewer

1. Originality: Does the paper provide new and meaningful insights that warrant publication?

2. Connection to Existing Literature: Does the paper reflect a sufficient understanding of relevant literature in the field? Are appropriate sources cited, and is any critical work overlooked?

3. Methodology: Is the paper's argument grounded in a solid theoretical framework, relevant concepts, or other foundational ideas? Is the research or intellectual work well-structured, and are the methods employed suitable for the study?

4. Results: Are the findings presented clearly and analyzed effectively? Do the conclusions logically connect with the rest of the paper?

5. Implications for Research, Practice, and Society: Does the paper clearly outline the implications of its findings for research, practical applications, or societal impact? Does it successfully bridge the gap between theory and practice? How might the research influence policy, education, or public attitudes? Are these implications consistent with the paper's findings and conclusions?

6. Communication Quality: Is the paper effectively written, using language appropriate for the field and the audience of the journal? Does it convey its arguments clearly?