Relevance: Does the manuscript fit within the journal's scope of Islamic studies, particularly in coastal and inland Muslim communities?
Originality & Contribution: Does the manuscript present a novel idea or original findings? Does it make a significant contribution to the field?
Plagiarism & Integrity:
Confirm that the similarity index is within the acceptable 30% threshold.
Assess if the work is the author's own or if there are any signs of academic misconduct.
Content & Structure Evaluation
Title:
For Field Research: Does the title concisely reflect the idea/finding, the significance, and the research object?
For Conceptual Articles: Does the title powerfully reflect the significance and the object of the analysis?
Abstract:
Is the abstract between 150-300 words and written in a single paragraph?
Does it clearly summarize the objectives, method, key findings, novelty, and contribution?
Introduction:
Does the introduction successfully guide the reader by presenting the general context, a concise literature review, a clear research gap, and the research questions/objectives?
Does it explain the significance of the study and its contribution to the field?
Is the introduction no more than 20% of the total manuscript length?
Method:
For Field Research: Is the methodology clearly and sufficiently described to be replicable? Does the author specify the research design, participants, data collection techniques, instruments, and data analysis methods?
For Conceptual Articles: Does the author explain their analytical approach, data sources, and analysis techniques (e.g., content analysis, discourse analysis)? Does the method section demonstrate a systematic approach?
Is the method section no more than 15% of the manuscript?
Results & Discussion:
Are the findings presented logically and clearly?
Does the discussion interpret the findings and answer the research questions?
Is the discussion comprehensive, connecting the findings to existing scholarly knowledge by supporting, comparing, and/or contrasting them with other reputable studies?
Is this section no more than 60% of the manuscript?
Conclusion:
Does the conclusion summarize the main findings and directly answer the research questions?
Does it clearly formulate the implications of the findings and provide suggestions for future research?
References & Citations:
Are all citations correctly formatted according to Turabian/Chicago 17th Edition?
Is the majority of the bibliography composed of articles from reputable, indexed journals (preferably over 80%)?
Are all cited works listed in the bibliography, and vice-versa?
Language & Formatting
Clarity & Readability: Is the language clear, concise, and free of grammatical errors and typos?
Format: Does the manuscript adhere to the specified format (A4 paper, 2 cm margins, Book Antiqua 12 font, single spacing)?
