Reviewer Guide

Reviewer Guide
Sharia Economic Law Innovation (SELI)

Welcome to the Sharia Economic Law Innovation (SELI) Reviewer Guide — your essential roadmap to delivering high-quality, rigorous, and ethical peer reviews. Your expert evaluations uphold the integrity and innovation of Islamic economic law research worldwide.

1. Ethical Commitment & Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Impartiality & Objectivity: Evaluate manuscripts independently, free from bias related to authorship or affiliations.
  • Confidentiality: Treat manuscripts as confidential materials; sharing outside the review process is prohibited.
  • Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Declare any potential conflicts to maintain transparency and fairness.
  • Academic Integrity: Identify plagiarism or unethical behavior; report concerns promptly.
  • AI Usage Declaration: Authors must disclose any use of AI in manuscript preparation to ensure transparency.

2. Review Process & Expectations

  • Thorough Assessment: Analyze theoretical soundness, methodology, data validity, and relevance to Sharia Economic Law.
  • Balanced Critique: Provide fair feedback on originality, clarity, and scientific rigor.
  • Constructive Suggestions: Offer clear, actionable guidance to enhance manuscript quality.
  • Timeliness: Submit reviews within deadlines to support efficient editorial workflows.

3. Core Evaluation Criteria

  • Originality & Innovation: Does the work advance Islamic economic law scholarship?
  • Significance & Impact: Are the findings relevant to academics, practitioners, and policy makers?
  • Clarity & Presentation: Is the manuscript logically structured and well-written?
  • Methodological Rigor: Are research methods sound and appropriately applied?
  • References & Citation: Are citations accurate, relevant, and formatted per APA style, preferably using Mendeley or equivalent reference managers?

4. Plagiarism & Originality Standards

Manuscripts must adhere to a Turnitin similarity index below 12%, excluding references and common phrases. Reviewers should vigilantly detect and report any suspected plagiarism or duplicate publications.

5. Confidentiality & Professionalism

Maintain strict confidentiality of all manuscript details. Avoid using information for personal gain and communicate respectfully to foster a collegial atmosphere.

6. Feedback to Authors

Provide constructive, specific feedback highlighting strengths and areas for improvement. Your respectful tone helps nurture scholarly growth and high-quality publications.

7. International Standards & Review Model

SELI employs a rigorous double-blind peer review system modeled on global best practices from Elsevier Research Academy and Clarivate Analytics. This ensures fairness, confidentiality, and academic excellence aligning with top-tier international journals.

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