Peer-Review Process

Peer-Review Process

All articles published in Digital Muslim Review are peer-reviewed. The journal employs a double-anonymous (double-blind) peer-review model, where the identities of both the authors and reviewers are concealed from each other to ensure objectivity and fairness.

The review process is as follows:

Initial Screening: Upon submission, the editorial team conducts an initial check to ensure the manuscript adheres to the journal's focus and scope, and follows the author guidelines. A plagiarism screening is performed using Turnitin software to detect potential similarity with existing works. Authors are strongly advised to conduct their own plagiarism check prior to submission. Manuscripts that fall outside the scope or show a high level of similarity may be rejected without further review.

Peer Review: Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent for review. The Editor-in-chief assigns the manuscript to at least two independent expert reviewers who are not part of the journal’s editorial staff. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and relevance to the manuscript's subject matter. They provide detailed comments and a recommendation regarding the manuscript's suitability for publication.

Editorial Decision: Based on the reviewers' reports and recommendations, the Editor makes a final decision. The decision can be: Acceptance, Minor Revisions, Major Revisions, or Rejection. The final decision of article acceptance is made by the Editor, not by the reviewers. The journal does not guarantee manuscript acceptance or unreasonably short review times, as the quality and integrity of the review process are paramount.

Post-Acceptance: Once an article is accepted, it undergoes a final preparation process, including copyediting and layout. The Editor-in-Chief determines the sequence of published articles, which may be based on the order of acceptance, thematic grouping for special issues, or other editorial considerations.