Reviewer Guidelines

Introduction

Thank you for agreeing to serve as a reviewer for Leadership in Muslim Societies. Your expertise and constructive feedback are essential to maintaining the quality and integrity of our publications.

Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Provide objective, fair, and constructive assessments.
  • Maintain confidentiality of the review process.
  • Declare any conflicts of interest.
  • Submit reviews within the agreed timeframe.
  • Identify relevant published work not cited by authors.
  • Alert editors to any ethical concerns.

Review Criteria

Originality and Significance

  • Does the work present novel concepts or approaches?
  • Is the research question significant?
  • Does it contribute to the field?

Methodology

  • Is the research design appropriate?
  • Are methods clearly described and reproducible?
  • Is data analysis appropriate and rigorous?

Results and Discussion

  • Are results clearly presented?
  • Are conclusions supported by evidence?
  • Are limitations acknowledged?

Presentation and Clarity

  • Is the manuscript well-organized?
  • Is language clear and concise?
  • Are figures and tables appropriate?

Review Process

  1. Receive review invitation with abstract and manuscript details.
  2. Accept or decline within 3 days.
  3. Complete review within 14 days of acceptance.
  4. Submit detailed comments and recommendations.
  5. Receive confirmation and acknowledgment.

Writing the Review

Structure Your Review

  • Summary: Brief overview of the manuscript.
  • Major Comments: Substantive issues affecting validity.
  • Minor Comments: Specific suggestions for improvement.
  • Confidential Comments: For editors only (if any).

Recommendation Options

  • Accept: Manuscript is suitable for publication.
  • Minor Revisions: Accept after minor corrections.
  • Major Revisions: Requires significant changes and re-review.
  • Reject: Manuscript is not suitable for publication.

Confidentiality and Ethics

  • Do not share manuscript content with others.
  • Do not use unpublished information for personal research.
  • Destroy or return manuscripts after review.
  • Declare conflicts of interest immediately.
  • Maintain professional and respectful tone.

Conflict of Interest

Declare conflicts if you have:

  • Recent collaboration with authors.
  • Personal relationships with authors.
  • Financial interests in the research.
  • Academic competition with authors.
  • Institutional affiliations with authors.

Timeline and Availability

  • Initial response to invitation: 3 days.
  • Review completion: 14 days.
  • Extension requests: Contact the editor in advance.
  • Update availability in reviewer profile.

Reviewer Recognition

  • Certificate of appreciation annually.
  • Acknowledgment in journal issues.
  • Priority consideration for editorial board membership.
  • Discounts on publication fees for your submissions.

Contact Information

For review-related questions or technical issues:

  • Email: lms@tuah.or.id
  • Editorial Office: +62-858-8186-5212
  • Online submission system support