Appeals and Complaints
Leadership in Muslim Societies is committed to handling all appeals and complaints fairly, transparently, and in a timely manner.
Accepted Appeal Types
Editorial Decision Appeals
- Manuscript rejection
- Major revision requests
- Retraction decisions
- Withdrawal request denials
Process Complaints
- Unfair review process
- Conflicts of interest
- Unprofessional behavior
- Ethics violations
Appeal Procedure
- Submit a written appeal within 30 days
- Include all supporting evidence
- Avoid emotional or offensive language
- Focus on facts and substance
- Wait for confirmation receipt
- Review by appeals committee
- Final decision within 30 working days
Appeals Committee
Appeals will be handled by a special committee consisting of:
- Editor in Chief
- Two editorial board members
- Independent expert (if needed)
Appeal Template
Subject: Appeal - [Manuscript ID/Complaint]
To: Appeals Committee - Leadership in Muslim Societies
Dear Appeals Committee,
I am submitting an appeal regarding [describe decision/incident] related to [manuscript ID/incident date].
Reason for appeal: [Explain in detail]
Supporting evidence: [List supporting documents]
Expected resolution: [What you hope to achieve]
Sincerely,
[Name]
[Affiliation]
[Email]
Complainant Protection
- Complainant identity kept confidential
- No retaliation against complainants
- Fair process for all parties
- Complete documentation of appeal process
Processing Timeline
- Receipt confirmation: 3 working days
- Initial review: 15 working days
- Final decision: 30 working days
- Result communication via official email
Appeal Contact
Email: lms@tuah.or.id
Subject must include: "APPEAL - [ID/Name]."
