Reviewer Guidelines

Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the academic quality and integrity of the  Journal of Science and Research (JSR). Each manuscript submitted to CJSR undergoes a double-blind peer-review process, and reviewers are expected to uphold professionalism, fairness, and confidentiality in carrying out their duties.

Specifically, reviewers are expected to:

  1. Provide Objective Assessments

·        Deliver impartial and professional evaluations of the manuscript’s academic contribution, relevance, and rigor.

·        Avoid any personal bias or conflict of interest that might influence the review process.

  1. Evaluate Key Aspects of the Manuscript

·        Originality: Assess whether the manuscript presents novel insights or adds significant value to the field of da’wah, Islamic studies, or related disciplines.

·        Methodology: Examine the appropriateness, accuracy, and validity of the research design, data collection, and analysis.

·        Clarity of Argument: Evaluate the logical flow, coherence, and clarity in presenting ideas and arguments.

·        Significance of Findings: Consider the contribution of the results to theory, practice, and future research.

  1. Maintain Confidentiality

·        Treat the manuscript and all related materials as strictly confidential.

·        Refrain from discussing, sharing, or using the content of the manuscript for personal benefit or external purposes.

  1. Provide Constructive Feedback

·        Offer clear, specific, and constructive comments that can help authors improve their manuscripts.

·        Ensure that feedback is respectful, scholarly, and directed toward strengthening the quality of the work.

  1. Make Recommendations

·        Provide one of the following decisions, supported by appropriate justification:

      • Accept (suitable for publication as submitted)
      • Minor Revision (requires small changes before acceptance)
      • Major Revision (requires substantial revision and re-evaluation)
      • Reject (does not meet the standards for publication in CJSR)

By following these guidelines, reviewers contribute to ensuring that Journal of Science and Research (JSR) remains a credible, respected, and high-quality academic journal in the fields of da’wah and Islamic studies.