Peer Review Process

Reviewer selection for each article submitted is up to the editors. It considers reviewers' experience, competence, suggestions by authors or different editors, and previous experience in reviewing papers for Milkiyah.

Every manuscript submitted to the journal is read, at least by an editor, for an initial review. If the paper agrees with editorial policies and with a minimum quality level, it is sent to at least two reviewers for evaluation. Thus, Milkiyah uses a blind peer review which is a blinded manuscript, the body of the paper (including the references, figures, etc.) without any identifying information (e.g., the authors' names or affiliations).

The review process aims to provide authors with a competent opinion on their paper. In addition, a review should give authors suggestions, if needed, on how to improve their papers. Each article submitted will be evaluated based on the following considerations:
• Originality: The manuscript must represent original scientific research.
• Methodological Alignment: There must be a clear alignment between the research methodology and the topic.
• Analytical Rigor: The manuscript must demonstrate sound and robust analysis.
• Readability: The work must possess the clarity and ability to effectively communicate with readers.
• Reviewer Recommendations: The evaluation heavily relies on the feedback provided by the peer reviewers.

Articles submitted to Milkiyah: Jurnal Hukum Ekonomi Syariah can use Indonesian or English (please see author guidelines). However, if accepted for publication, the article must be presented in English (announcement). The time to reach the first editorial decision is normally six to eight weeks from submission.

To optimize the peer-review process, the editorial board conducts a thorough initial screening, resulting in a 71% desk reject rate for manuscripts that do not align with our core criteria. Through this selective screening process, the journal maintains a competitive overall acceptance rate of 20% for all historical submissions.

Reviewer’s decision. The reviewers will provide the following recommendations:

1. Accepted; means that the manuscript is acceptable for publication
2. Accepted with required revisions (minor or major); means that the manuscript is acceptable for publication once it is revised in response to the reviewers’ concerns
3. Resubmitted for Review; The reviewer recommends the manuscript needs to be reviewed again by the Reviewer. This is due to too many revisions needed
4. Decline (Rejection); means that the manuscript is not acceptable for publication or the given reviews relate to very basic issues.

The average manuscript turnaround time of this serial publication is approximately 8 weeks. The revised manuscript must be returned to the assigned editor no later than two months after the decision. The revised article will then be re-evaluated and may be resent to the peer reviewers. If the authors are unable to submit the revision within this timeframe, they may formally request an extension.