Reviewers Guidelines

The Journal of Islamic Management Futures (JIMF) follows a rigorous double-blind peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, relevance, and academic integrity of manuscripts submitted for publication. Reviewers are selected based on their expertise and academic competence in areas relevant to Islamic Education Management and the scope of the journal.

Reviewers are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively, independently, fairly, and constructively. The review should assess the originality of the manuscript, relevance to the focus and scope of JIMF, clarity of the research objectives, adequacy of the theoretical framework, appropriateness of the methodology, accuracy and significance of the findings, quality of discussion, contribution to the field, clarity of presentation, and adequacy of references.

Reviewers should provide clear and constructive comments that can assist authors in improving the quality of their manuscripts. Comments should be based on academic and scientific considerations and should avoid personal criticism, discriminatory statements, or inappropriate language.

Reviewers must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all information contained in the manuscript. Manuscripts under review must not be shared with or discussed with other individuals without authorization from the editorial team. Reviewers must not use unpublished information, data, arguments, or ideas obtained through the review process for personal or professional advantage.

Reviewers are required to disclose any potential conflict of interest that may affect their objectivity. A reviewer should decline the review assignment if they have a personal, professional, institutional, financial, or academic relationship with the authors that could compromise the impartiality of the review.

Reviewers should also identify relevant published works that have not been cited by the authors when appropriate. If reviewers identify substantial similarities between the submitted manuscript and other published or unpublished works, they should notify the editor and provide relevant information to support the concern.

Reviewers should complete their evaluation within the timeframe established by the editorial team. If a reviewer is unable to complete the review within the specified period, they should promptly inform the editor so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

The final editorial decision regarding acceptance, revision, or rejection of a manuscript is the responsibility of the Editor-in-Chief and the editorial team. Reviewers provide recommendations and scholarly assessments, but do not make the final publication decision.

By accepting an invitation to review for JIMF, reviewers agree to uphold the principles of confidentiality, objectivity, academic integrity, fairness, professionalism, and ethical scholarly conduct throughout the peer-review process.