Peer Review Process

Jurnal Mabbicara Hadis

Double-Blind Peer Review Policy

All research articles submitted to Jurnal Mabbicara Hadis undergo a rigorous Double-Blind Peer Review process. In this system, the identities of both the authors and the reviewers are kept strictly confidential to ensure impartiality, objectivity, and academic integrity throughout the evaluation process.

Step-by-Step Review Workflow

1. Initial Desk EvaluationSTAGE 01

The Editor-in-Chief and Editorial Board conduct an initial screening for scope alignment, originality, formatting, and plagiarism check (Turnitin max. 20–25%).

2. Peer Review AssignmentSTAGE 02

Manuscripts passing initial screening are assigned to at least two independent peer reviewers specializing in Hadith studies and related disciplines.

3. Evaluation & FeedbackSTAGE 03

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript regarding novel scientific contributions, methodology rigor, textual/contextual analysis quality, and reference completeness.

4. Editorial DecisionSTAGE 04

Based on reviewers' recommendations, editors issue one decision: Accept Submission, Revisions Required (Minor/Major), or Decline Submission.

5. Author RevisionSTAGE 05

Authors revise the manuscript based on feedback and re-upload the revised file along with a point-by-point response letter within the specified deadline.

6. Final Acceptance & LayoutSTAGE 06

Once accepted, the manuscript moves to copyediting, proofreading, typesetting, APC settlement, and online publication.

Review Timeline Estimation

Review Stage	Duration	Description
Initial Desk Review	1 – 2 Weeks	Scope, layout, and plagiarism check by editors.
Peer Review Process	4 – 8 Weeks	Evaluation by 2 experts in double-blind system.
Author Revision Period	2 – 4 Weeks	Time provided for authors to address reviewer comments.
Final Editing to Publication	2 – 3 Weeks	Copyediting, proofreading, APC settlement, and DOI minting.

The editorial team of Jurnal Mabbicara Hadis is committed to maintaining high ethical standards in publishing. Editors, reviewers, and authors are expected to adhere to international standards of publication ethics as outlined by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).