Peer Review Process
Peer Review Process
TARBIYA: Journal of Education in Muslim Society
The peer review process is a fundamental method in academic validation, where a submitted manuscript is critically assessed by expert reviewers who possess appropriate expertise in the subject area while maintaining independence from the work. TARBIYA: Journal of Education in Muslim Society adheres to a double-blind peer review process, ensuring that neither the authors nor the reviewers are aware of each other’s identities. To maintain this anonymity, the Editorial Office removes all identifying information from the manuscript before initiating the review process.
All manuscripts submitted to TARBIYA are reviewed by two or more independent reviewers. If the Editor-in-Chief, Associate Editors, or any member of the Editorial Board is a (co-)author of a submitted manuscript, the review process is arranged so that they are not involved in the evaluation or decision-making related to the submission.
All submissions to TARBIYA undergo a fair, independent, objective, and constructive peer review process. Only scientifically sound, original, and relevant articles will receive positive recommendations from reviewers and proceed to acceptance for publication.
The Editor-in-Chief has full authority over the acceptance or rejection of submitted manuscripts. Reviewers are required to maintain confidentiality regarding the manuscripts before acceptance and publication. They must also declare any potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict of interest is identified, the reviewer will be withdrawn from the process. Additionally, reviewers are encouraged to suggest relevant published work that the authors may have overlooked.
Anonymous Review
Double-blind review protects impartiality.
Double-blind review protects impartiality.
Independent Reviewers
Each paper is assessed by at least two reviewers.
Each paper is assessed by at least two reviewers.
Editorial Impartiality
Editors with conflicts do not handle the manuscript.
Editors with conflicts do not handle the manuscript.
Confidentiality
Manuscripts remain confidential during review.
Manuscripts remain confidential during review.
Editorial Decision
Based on the reviewers’ recommendations, the Editor-in-Chief or a designated Editorial Board member will make an initial decision regarding the manuscript:
ACCEPTED
The manuscript is approved for publication.REVISED
The manuscript requires modifications and resubmission.REJECTED
The manuscript does not meet the journal’s criteria.If a revised version is submitted, it will be re-evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief or an Editorial Board member, who may either:
- send it back to the original reviewers for further review, or
- make a final decision regarding its publication.
Review Workflow Timeline
1
Submission
The manuscript is submitted through the journal system.
The manuscript is submitted through the journal system.
2
Initial Editorial Screening
The Editorial Office checks the manuscript for scope, basic requirements, and anonymity.
The Editorial Office checks the manuscript for scope, basic requirements, and anonymity.
3
Reviewer Assignment
The manuscript is assigned to two or more independent reviewers with relevant expertise.
The manuscript is assigned to two or more independent reviewers with relevant expertise.
4
Double-Blind Review
Reviewers assess the manuscript independently while identities remain concealed.
Reviewers assess the manuscript independently while identities remain concealed.
5
Editorial Assessment
The Editor-in-Chief or designated Editorial Board member evaluates the reviewers’ recommendations.
The Editor-in-Chief or designated Editorial Board member evaluates the reviewers’ recommendations.
6
Decision
The manuscript is categorized as Accepted, Revised, or Rejected.
The manuscript is categorized as Accepted, Revised, or Rejected.
7
Revision Review
Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers or assessed directly by the editor.
Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers or assessed directly by the editor.
8
Final Publication
Only high-quality, original, and impactful research proceeds to publication.
Only high-quality, original, and impactful research proceeds to publication.
The peer review process at TARBIYA ensures that only high-quality, original, and impactful research is published, maintaining the journal’s commitment to academic excellence.
