Peer Review Process

The Journal of Communication and Da'wah is firmly committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic integrity and scholarly excellence. To achieve this, Journal of Communication and Da'wah employs a double-blind peer review process, which means that:

  • The identities of the authors are concealed from the reviewers.
  • The identities of the reviewers are not disclosed to the authors.

This policy is designed to ensure objectivity, transparency, and fairness throughout the review process, eliminating potential bias and safeguarding the quality of every published article.

Steps in the Peer Review Process

  1. Initial Editorial Screening

    All submitted manuscripts are first assessed by the editorial team to determine their relevance to the journal’s focus and scope, as well as compliance with CJDC’s formatting and submission guidelines. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to the authors for correction or rejected outright.

  2. Plagiarism Screening

    Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are subjected to a plagiarism check using similarity detection software such as Turnitin or iThenticate.

    • Manuscripts with a similarity index above 20% will be returned for revision or rejected.
    • Proper citation and originality are strictly required.
  3. Peer Review

    Manuscripts that clear plagiarism screening are sent to at least two qualified expert reviewers. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:

    • Substance and significance of the research.
    • Soundness of methodology and data analysis.
    • Originality and novelty of the study.
    • Contribution to knowledge in the field of Islamic da’wah and communication.
  4. Editorial Decision

    After receiving feedback, the editorial team makes one of the following decisions:

    • Accept without revision
    • Accept with minor revision
    • Require major revision and resubmission
    • Reject
  5. Author Revision

    Authors whose manuscripts require revision must respond to reviewers’ comments thoroughly and systematically. A response letter detailing how each suggestion was addressed is strongly encouraged.

  6. Finalization and Publication

    Once accepted, the manuscript undergoes final editing, copyediting, and layout formatting before official publication.

Through this comprehensive process, Journal of Communication and Da'wah ensures that all published articles meet international standards of scholarly quality, contributing meaningfully to the field of Islamic da’wah and communication.