Peer Review Process

 
Editorial Quality Assurance
Peer Review Process
Indonesian Literature of Muslim Understanding (ILMU)
Double-Blind Peer Review

Indonesian Literature of Muslim Understanding (ILMU) applies a double-blind peer review system. The identities of authors are concealed from reviewers, and the identities of reviewers are not disclosed to authors.

This process is designed to promote fair, independent, objective, and academically rigorous evaluation of submitted manuscripts.

Review Principles
Academic Quality
Manuscripts are assessed according to scholarly merit, methodological clarity, originality, and contribution.
Independence
Reviewers provide independent academic judgments without inappropriate influence.
Confidentiality
Submitted manuscripts and review information are treated as confidential materials.
Fairness
Manuscripts are evaluated on academic content rather than author identity or institutional background.
 
Editorial and Peer Review Workflow
01
Manuscript Submission
Authors submit their manuscripts through the journal's Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform and complete all required metadata.
02
Administrative Screening
The editorial team checks manuscript completeness, file format, metadata, language, journal template, authorship information, and technical submission requirements.
03
Originality and Similarity Check
The manuscript may be screened for originality, improper citation, plagiarism, duplicate publication, and other potential academic integrity concerns.
04
Editorial Screening
The editor evaluates the manuscript's relevance to ILMU's focus and scope, academic quality, originality, clarity of argument, and potential scholarly contribution.
05
Reviewer Assignment
Manuscripts that pass editorial screening are normally assigned to at least two qualified reviewers whose expertise is relevant to the manuscript topic.
06
Double-Blind Peer Review
Reviewers evaluate the manuscript independently and provide comments, recommendations, and suggestions for improving academic quality.
07
Author Revision
When revision is required, authors must respond carefully to reviewer and editor comments and submit a revised manuscript within the specified period.
08
Editorial Decision
The editor makes the final decision based on reviewer recommendations, author revisions, journal standards, and overall academic quality.
Review Criteria
Originality
Original contribution and scholarly significance.
Relevance
Suitability for ILMU's focus and scope.
Argumentation
Clarity, coherence, and strength of scholarly arguments.
Methodology
Appropriateness and clarity of methods or analytical approaches.
Use of Sources
Quality, relevance, and accuracy of scholarly references.
Contribution
Value of the manuscript to Islamic studies and Muslim understanding.
Possible Editorial Decisions
Accept Submission
The manuscript is considered suitable for publication without substantive revision.
Revisions Required
Minor revisions are required before the manuscript can proceed.
Resubmit for Review
Major revisions are required and the revised manuscript may undergo another review round.
Decline Submission
The manuscript does not meet the academic, ethical, or editorial standards required for publication.
Reviewer Disagreement

If reviewer recommendations differ significantly, the editor may evaluate the manuscript independently or appoint an additional reviewer before making a final editorial decision.

Revision and Response to Reviewers

Authors should address reviewer comments carefully and professionally. A revised submission should normally include:

  • a revised manuscript;
  • a clear response to reviewer comments;
  • an explanation of major changes made;
  • academic justification where a reviewer suggestion is not followed.
Review Timeline
Approximately 2–4 Weeks
Review duration may vary depending on manuscript complexity, reviewer availability, revision rounds, and author response time.
Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must treat submitted manuscripts as confidential documents and must not share, reproduce, or use unpublished material without permission from the editorial team.

Reviewers must decline a review assignment when a conflict of interest may compromise the independence or fairness of their assessment.

Complete Editorial Workflow
Submission → Screening → Similarity Check → Editorial Review → Peer Review → Revision → Decision → Copyediting → Production → Publication
Editorial Commitment
Fair Review. Scholarly Quality. Academic Integrity.

International Literature of Muslim Understanding (ILMU) is committed to maintaining a rigorous and ethical peer review process that supports high-quality international scholarship on Islam and Muslim societies.