Peer Review Process

Journal of Contemporary Indonesian Islam (JCII) applies a double-blind peer review process, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review cycle. Every manuscript submitted will undergo the following stages:

  1. Initial Screening

    • The Managing Editor and/or Associate Editor evaluates the manuscript’s originality (using Turnitin), relevance to JCII’s focus and scope, and compliance with submission guidelines.

    • Manuscripts that do not meet the minimum standard or fall outside the scope will be desk rejected with editorial feedback.

  2. Assignment to Reviewers

    • Manuscripts passing the initial screening are sent to at least two qualified reviewers with expertise in the relevant field.

    • Reviewers are selected based on academic qualifications (preferably Ph.D. holders) and a strong publication record.

  3. Review Process

    • Reviewers assess the manuscript for originality, scholarly contribution, methodological rigor, clarity, ethical standards, and relevance.

    • Reviewers must declare any conflict of interest before accepting the review assignment.

    • Each reviewer provides a detailed evaluation and recommendation within four (4) weeks.

  4. Editorial Decision

    • Based on reviewers’ reports, the Editor-in-Chief decides whether the manuscript should be:

      • Accepted (with or without minor revisions),

      • Revised (major revision required), or

      • Rejected.

    • The decision is communicated to the corresponding author, along with anonymized reviewer comments.

  5. Revision and Resubmission

    • Authors are required to submit a revised manuscript together with a Response to Reviewers document addressing each reviewer’s comments.

    • Revised manuscripts may be re-evaluated by the original reviewers before a final decision is made.

  6. Final Decision

    • The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision on acceptance after ensuring all revisions have been satisfactorily addressed.

    • Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, proofreading, and publication.