Peer Review Process

All manuscripts submitted to the Indonesian Journal of Halal Management and Technology (IJHMT) undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, scientific contribution, and relevance of the published articles.

Initial Editorial Screening

Upon submission, each manuscript is first evaluated by the Editorial Board to determine its suitability for publication in IJHMT. The evaluation includes:

  • Relevance to the journal’s focus and scope;
  • Originality and novelty of the research;
  • Scientific quality and methodological rigor;
  • Compliance with ethical standards;
  • Adherence to the journal’s author guidelines and formatting requirements.

Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be rejected without external review.

Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are subjected to a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.

Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers who possess expertise in the relevant subject area. Reviewers are selected based on their academic qualifications, research experience, publication record, and expertise related to the manuscript topic.

Reviewers are requested to evaluate the manuscript based on the following criteria:

  • Originality and novelty;
  • Significance and contribution to the field;
  • Theoretical and methodological soundness;
  • Quality of data analysis and interpretation;
  • Clarity of presentation and organization;
  • Adequacy of references and literature review;
  • Ethical compliance and academic integrity.

Review Decision

Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the Editor will make one of the following decisions:

  1. Accept Submission
  2. Minor Revisions Required
  3. Major Revisions Required
  4. Resubmit for Review
  5. Reject Submission

When revisions are required, authors are asked to revise their manuscript and submit a detailed response to reviewers’ comments within the specified timeframe.

 

 

Revision and Re-Review

For manuscripts requiring major revisions or resubmission, the revised manuscript may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation. The Editor will then make a final decision based on the reviewers’ recommendations and the quality of the revisions.

Final Decision

The final decision regarding acceptance or rejection of a manuscript rests with the Editor-in-Chief, based on the reviewers’ reports, editorial evaluation, and the journal’s publication standards.

Review Timeline

IJHMT aims to provide an efficient review process with the following estimated timeline:

  • Initial Editorial Screening: 1–2 weeks
  • Peer Review Process: 2–4 weeks
  • Author Revision: 1–4 weeks (depending on the revision category)
  • Final Editorial Decision: 1–2 weeks

The overall review and publication process typically takes 6–12 weeks, depending on the responsiveness of reviewers and authors.

Reviewer Selection Policy

Reviewers are selected based on their expertise, research background, publication history, and experience in areas relevant to halal management, halal technology, halal industry, Islamic economics, Islamic finance, halal supply chain, halal science, and related disciplines. IJHMT is committed to maintaining a fair, objective, and transparent peer-review process that upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and scholarly excellence.