Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process

The peer review process at AHKAMUL USRAH: Journal of Family Law and Islamic Judiciary is fundamental to maintaining the quality and integrity of published research. This process ensures that all articles undergo a rigorous evaluation by experts in the field. Below is an overview of the peer review process:

1. Submission

  • Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system, ensuring that all required documents and information are included.

2. Initial Editorial Review

  • The editor-in-chief conducts an initial assessment to determine the manuscript's relevance to the journal's scope and adherence to submission guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to the authors without further review.

3. Reviewer Selection

  • If the manuscript passes the initial review, the editor selects two to three independent reviewers with expertise in the relevant subject area. Reviewers are chosen based on their qualifications, research interests, and lack of conflicts of interest.

4. Review Process

  • Confidential Review: The review process is conducted confidentially. Reviewers do not know the identities of the authors (single-blind review), and authors are not informed of the reviewers’ identities.
  • Review Criteria: Reviewers evaluate the manuscript on various criteria, including:
    • Originality and significance of the research
    • Methodology and research design
    • Clarity of presentation and structure
    • Relevance to the field of family law and Islamic judiciary
    • Adequacy of citations and references
  • Review Timeline: Reviewers are typically given [insert standard time frame, e.g., 2-4 weeks] to complete their evaluations.

5. Feedback and Recommendations

  • Reviewers provide detailed feedback, including suggestions for improvement, and make a recommendation regarding the manuscript’s suitability for publication. Possible recommendations include:
    • Accept without revisions
    • Accept with minor revisions
    • Revise and resubmit (major revisions required)
    • Reject

6. Editorial Decision

  • Based on the reviewers' feedback and recommendations, the editor makes a final decision regarding the manuscript. Authors are notified of the decision, which may include:
    • Acceptance for publication
    • Request for revisions with a deadline for resubmission
    • Rejection with reasons for the decision

7. Revisions and Resubmission

  • If revisions are requested, authors have [insert time frame, e.g., 2-3 months] to address the reviewers’ comments and resubmit their revised manuscript. The revised manuscript may be sent back to the original reviewers for further evaluation.

8. Final Acceptance and Publication

  • Upon satisfactory revision and approval, the manuscript is accepted for publication. It then undergoes copyediting and proofreading before being published in the next available issue of the journal.

9. Post-Publication

  • All published articles are indexed in relevant databases and made available for public access, ensuring that the research reaches a wide audience.

This peer review process is designed to uphold the academic standards of AHKAMUL USRAH and ensure that published research contributes meaningfully to the field of family law and Islamic judiciary.