Tasdiruna: International Journal of Islamic Law and Social Transformation

All manuscripts submitted to Tasdiruna: International Journal of Islamic Law and Social Transformation are subject to a rigorous, transparent, and ethical peer review process to ensure academic integrity, originality, and significant scholarly contribution in the field of Islamic law and social transformation. The journal applies a double-blind peer review system, in which neither the authors nor the reviewers are aware of each other’s identities. This system is implemented to maintain objectivity, fairness, and confidentiality throughout the evaluation process.

Initial Screening (Desk Review)

Upon submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial screening (desk review) conducted by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Board. At this stage, the manuscript is evaluated based on:

• Compliance with the journal’s author guidelines

• Relevance to the journal’s focus and scope

• Similarity index (maximum 30%)

• Clarity of argument and structure

• Overall academic quality

Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to the authors for preliminary revision or rejected without external review. Only manuscripts that successfully pass the desk review proceed to the peer review stage.

Peer Review Stage

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are sent to two independent reviewers with relevant expertise in the subject area. The review process is generally completed within three to four weeks.

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on the following criteria:

• Originality and novelty

• Theoretical contribution

• Methodological rigor

• Analytical depth

• Coherence and clarity of argumentation

• Relevance to contemporary global discourse on Islamic law and social transformation

Editorial Decision

Based on the reviewers’ reports, one of the following editorial decisions will be issued:

• Accepted

• Accepted with Minor Revisions

• Accepted with Major Revisions

• Rejected

An Accepted decision indicates that the manuscript is suitable for publication without revision. Accepted with Minor Revisions requires limited improvements prior to publication. Accepted with Major Revisions indicates that substantial changes are needed, such as strengthening the theoretical framework, refining the methodology, or deepening the analysis. A Rejected decision indicates that the manuscript does not meet the journal’s academic standards or contains fundamental weaknesses.

The final decision regarding publication is made by the Editor-in-Chief, taking into account the reviewers’ recommendations.

Revision Process

For manuscripts requiring revision, authors will receive detailed reviewers’ comments along with a summary of required changes. Authors are given:

• Two weeks to complete minor revisions

• Four weeks to complete major revisions

Revised manuscripts must be accompanied by a detailed response letter explaining how each reviewer’s comment has been addressed. The revised submission will be re-evaluated by the Editorial Board and, when necessary, returned to the original reviewers. Failure to adequately address the reviewers’ comments may result in rejection at this stage.

Final Editing and Publication

Once a manuscript is accepted, it proceeds to the copyediting and proofreading stage to ensure linguistic clarity, formatting consistency, and compliance with APA 7th Edition citation standards. The final layout (galley proof) is then sent to the corresponding author for confirmation. At this stage, only minor typographical corrections are permitted.

After final approval is received, the manuscript is scheduled for publication and made available online in the designated issue of the journal.