Peer Review Process

Peer Review Process
All manuscripts submitted to Ethiconomics: Journal of Islamic Banking and Finance undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two independent expert reviewers.
Review type Double-blind peer review
Minimum reviewers 2 reviewers per manuscript
Review stages Two stages (editorial screening, then expert review)
Plagiarism check Applied to every manuscript before review
Estimated duration 6 to 12 weeks, depending on reviewer response
Decision authority Editor-in-Chief and assigned section editor
The Editor-in-Chief assigns each manuscript to the managing editor or section editors. The managing editor invites at least two qualified scholars to review the manuscript. All manuscripts are subject to double-blind peer review, in which both reviewer and author identities are concealed throughout the process. Ethiconomics publishes only articles that have been reviewed and approved by qualified researchers with expertise in the relevant field of Islamic banking and finance.
Ethiconomics applies a two-stage process. After the technical check, the submission is first reviewed by the editorial team for publication suitability. If suitable, it is then assigned to an editor who handles the review and decision process. The assigned editor identifies and contacts two reviewers who are acknowledged experts in the field. Because peer review is a voluntary service, the process may take time, and the editor sends regular reminders when reviewers do not respond promptly. During this stage, the manuscript status appears as “Under Review,” and changes to “Required Reviews Complete” once the minimum number of expert reviews has been received.
The editor on duty may also determine that a manuscript does not meet the journal’s criteria or scope and should not be considered further. In this case, the editor notifies the author that the manuscript has been rejected and may recommend a more suitable journal. Editors retain the option of seeking additional reviews when needed.
Review Workflow
01 Manuscript submissionThe author submits the manuscript through the OJS portal.
02 Technical and editorial checkThe managing editor and editors check scope, format, and ethical compliance.
03 Plagiarism screening and editorial decisionA plagiarism check is applied; the editor may directly accept, reject, or assign the manuscript to reviewers.
04 Reviewer assessmentAt least two expert reviewers evaluate the manuscript under double-blind conditions.
05 Editorial notificationThe editor notifies the author of acceptance, revision request, or rejection based on reviewer comments.
06 Revision and resubmissionThe author revises the manuscript and resubmits within the stipulated time.
07 Final acceptanceWhen reviewers are satisfied with the revision, the editor issues an acceptance notification.
08 Galley proof and publicationThe author reviews the galley proof, and the article is published in the assigned issue.
 
Steps 1 to 5 constitute one round of the peer review process.
Editorial Decision Types
01 Accepted as isThe journal publishes the paper in its original form.
02 Accepted with minor revisionsThe author makes small corrections within the stipulated time.
03 Accepted with major revisionsThe author makes the changes suggested by reviewers or editors.
04 ResubmitConditional rejection; the paper is reconsidered after major changes.
05 RejectedOutright rejection; the paper is not published or reconsidered.