Peer Reviewer Process/ Policy

Review Process and Evaluation Criteria

Islamosphere: Journal of Global Islamic Studies

All articles submitted to Islamosphere must align with the journal’s scope and follow the author guidelines. Manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process by expert reviewers with scholarly competence in the relevant fields. Reviewers provide detailed and constructive feedback on the content, methodology, and contribution of the manuscript.

The final decision on manuscript acceptance is made by the Editors based on the reviewers' comments and recommendations. Editors reserve the right to reject, accept, or request revisions of submitted manuscripts.

Submitted manuscripts must be free from plagiarism and self-plagiarism (autoplagiarism). The similarity of each manuscript will be checked using Turnitin plagiarism detection software to ensure originality.

All reviewing processes are conducted under a double-blind review system and fully managed by the editorial team through the OJS (Open Journal System).

Manuscripts are evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Relevance and fit with the journal's mission and scope focusing on Global Islamic Studies.

  • Contribution to new knowledge, offering theoretical advancements, empirical findings, critical perspectives, or practical insights within the field.

  • Rigor and scholarly quality of the research, including the soundness of methodology, depth of analysis, and use of relevant literature.

  • Clarity and coherence of writing, including the logical flow of arguments, readability, and structure of the manuscript.

Additional evaluation considerations based on manuscript types:

  • Research articles: Originality, methodology, data analysis, and contribution to the field.

  • Theoretical or reflective essays: Depth of argumentation, critical analysis, and relevance to contemporary Islamic issues.

  • Case studies or project reports: Practical significance, originality, and lessons learned for the global Muslim community.

  • Book reviews or dissertation abstracts: Critical engagement, relevance, and scholarly value.