Peer Review Process

All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process.
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision based on reviewers’ recommendations.

 

Publication Ethics

AL-MAQSAD: Journal of Islamic Studies is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and preventing publication malpractice. All parties involved in the publishing process—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to adhere to ethical principles in accordance with internationally recognized academic standards.

 

  1. Ethical Responsibilities of Authors

Authors must:

  • Submit only original and unpublished work.
  • Ensure that the manuscript is not under review by another journal.
  • Properly cite all sources and acknowledge the work of others.
  • Avoid plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, and data manipulation.
  • Disclose any potential conflicts of interest.
  • Participate in the peer review process and respond to reviewers’ comments professionally.

If a significant error is discovered after publication, the author must promptly notify the editorial board.

 

  1. Ethical Responsibilities of Editors

Editors are responsible for:

  • Making publication decisions based on academic merit, originality, and relevance to the journal’s scope.
  • Ensuring a fair, unbiased, and confidential review process.
  • Avoiding conflicts of interest in handling manuscripts.
  • Maintaining confidentiality regarding submitted manuscripts.
  • Taking appropriate action in cases of suspected ethical misconduct.

 

  1. Ethical Responsibilities of Reviewers

Reviewers must:

  • Provide objective, constructive, and timely evaluations.
  • Maintain confidentiality of manuscripts under review.
  • Identify relevant published work not cited by the authors.
  • Disclose any conflicts of interest.
  • Refrain from using unpublished materials for personal advantage.

 

  1. Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct

All submitted manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software.
Manuscripts found to contain plagiarism, redundant publication, or unethical research practices will be rejected.

If misconduct is identified after publication, the journal may issue corrections, retractions, or other appropriate notices.

 

  1. Research Involving Human Subjects

Research involving human participants must ensure ethical conduct, informed consent, and respect for privacy. Authors are responsible for complying with relevant institutional and national regulations.