Peer Review Process
Peer Review Process
Ensuring Academic Rigor and Research Integrity
The peer review process is a critical component of academic publishing at Silsilat Al-Anwar Journal. It guarantees high quality and credibility for scientific works. The journal adopts a Double-Blind review system, where the identities of both reviewers and authors are concealed to ensure complete impartiality.
1. Manuscript Submission & Ethical Screening
Researchers submit their work through the official platform, ensuring compliance with the journal's guidelines, including:
- Conflict of interest disclosure.
- Ethical approval (for research involving field studies on human subjects).
- AI Usage Statement: Mandatory transparency regarding any technical assistance from generative AI tools.
2. Administrative & Initial Screening (Desk Review)
The Editor-in-Chief conducts an initial assessment to verify:
- Scope Appropriateness: Alignment of the research with the journal’s scope in humanities and social sciences.
- Plagiarism Check: Mandatory screening using advanced plagiarism detection software.
Decision: Initial rejection or referral to scientific peer review.
3. Specialized Scientific Review
Two (or more) independent expert reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:
- Originality and added scientific value of the research.
- Methodological soundness and validity.
- Adherence to the APA Citation System (7th Edition).
4. Editorial Decision
Based on the reviewers' reports, the Editor-in-Chief issues one of the following decisions:
| Accepted for Publication | Minor Revisions |
| Major Revisions | Manuscript Rejected |
5. Final Acceptance & Production
Following final approval, the manuscript moves to the formatting and copyediting stage prior to official publication.
Peer Review Flowchart
Official Platform + Ethics Check
(Initial Screening)
Independent Reviewers (Double-Blind)
Official Publication
Summary of Journal Review Pipeline
Submission ➔ Initial Screening ➔ Double-Blind Peer Review ➔ Revision ➔ Final Decision ➔ Publication