Reviewer Guidelines

The Tadwin : International Journal of Islamic Education and Studies (TIJIES) greatly appreciates the valuable contribution of reviewers in maintaining the quality, integrity, and scientific excellence of the journal. Reviewers play a fundamental role in ensuring that published manuscripts meet high academic, ethical, and methodological standards.

IJIES adopts a Double-Blind Peer Review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review process.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

  • Conduct reviews objectively, fairly, and professionally.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all submitted manuscripts.
  • Evaluate manuscripts solely on scholarly merit.
  • Provide constructive, evidence-based, and respectful comments.
  • Identify ethical concerns, plagiarism, duplicate publication, or possible research misconduct.
  • Submit review reports within the agreed review period.
  • Inform the editor immediately if any conflict of interest exists.

Before Accepting a Review Invitation

Please accept a review invitation only if:

  • the manuscript falls within your area of expertise;
  • you can complete the review within the requested deadline;
  • you have no financial, institutional, personal, or academic conflict of interest with the authors or the research.

If you are unable to review the manuscript, please decline the invitation promptly so that another reviewer may be assigned.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts received for review are confidential documents.

Reviewers must not:

  • share the manuscript with others;
  • discuss its contents without editorial permission;
  • use unpublished information for personal research or professional advantage.

Review Criteria

Reviewers are requested to evaluate the manuscript based on the following criteria.

  1. Relevance
  • Does the manuscript fit the focus and scope of IJIES?
  • Does it contribute to Islamic Education or Islamic Studies?
  1. Originality and Novelty
  • Does the manuscript present original ideas?
  • Does it offer significant scholarly contributions?
  • Does it address an important research gap?
  1. Literature Review
  • Is the literature current and relevant?
  • Are international references adequately used?
  • Does the manuscript establish a clear theoretical foundation?
  1. Research Methodology

Please evaluate whether:

  • the research design is appropriate;
  • data collection procedures are clearly explained;
  • analytical methods are suitable;
  • the methodology is rigorous and reproducible.
  1. Results

Determine whether:

  • findings are clearly presented;
  • tables and figures are appropriate;
  • results directly answer the research questions.
  1. Discussion

Consider whether the discussion:

  • interprets the findings appropriately;
  • compares results with previous studies;
  • explains theoretical and practical implications;
  • demonstrates scholarly depth.
  1. Conclusion

Evaluate whether the conclusion:

  • addresses the research objectives;
  • summarizes the principal findings;
  • avoids introducing new information.
  1. References

Reviewers should assess whether:

  • references are relevant and up to date;
  • the majority of citations come from peer-reviewed journals;
  • APA 7th Edition citation style has been followed consistently.
  1. Language Quality

Review whether the manuscript:

  • uses clear academic English;
  • is logically organized;
  • is grammatically correct;
  • communicates ideas effectively.
  1. Publication Ethics

Reviewers should identify any indication of:

  • plagiarism;
  • duplicate publication;
  • self-plagiarism;
  • data fabrication;
  • data falsification;
  • unethical research practices;
  • inappropriate citation practices.

Reviewer Recommendations

At the end of the review, reviewers should recommend one of the following decisions:

  • Accept
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Reject

Reviewers should provide clear reasons supporting their recommendation.

Constructive Review

Reviewer comments should:

  • be objective and professional;
  • provide specific suggestions for improvement;
  • avoid personal criticism;
  • focus on improving the scientific quality of the manuscript.

Whenever possible, comments should be supported by scholarly evidence or references.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must immediately notify the Editor if they have any conflict of interest that could affect their impartiality.

Examples include:

  • collaboration with the authors;
  • institutional affiliation;
  • financial interests;
  • personal relationships;
  • academic competition.

Ethical Standards

Reviewers are expected to adhere to the ethical principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) throughout the review process.

Review Timeline

Reviewers are requested to submit their review reports within 14–21 days after accepting the review invitation.

If additional time is required, reviewers should inform the Editorial Office as soon as possible.

Reviewer Recognition

IJIES sincerely appreciates the valuable contribution of reviewers in maintaining the quality and integrity of scholarly publishing.

The Editorial Board may issue a Certificate of Review upon request and acknowledge reviewers annually in the journal, unless reviewers choose to remain anonymous.

Thank You

The Editorial Board of Tadwin : International Journal of Islamic Education and Studies (TIJIES) extends its sincere appreciation to all reviewers for their professionalism, expertise, and dedication in supporting the advancement of high-quality research in Islamic Education and Islamic Studies.