Reviewers are selected based on their expertise in the field of Islamic art and the absence of any conflict of interest. The peer-review process is typically completed within 45 days. Islamic Art Studies Journal follows a double-blind peer-review system, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers remain concealed from one another. Authors must respect the confidentiality of the evaluation process and ensure that their identities are not revealed to reviewers, and vice versa. For example, manuscripts should not contain identifying information such as author names or acknowledgments that could enable reviewers to determine the author’s identity.
Authors must not post their submitted manuscripts whether full versions or preprints on public websites or repositories, as doing so may allow reviewers to identify the authors. Likewise, authors should not recommend as editors or reviewers individuals who have previously reviewed an earlier draft of their manuscript, as such prior knowledge conflicts with the principles of the double-blind review process.
All research articles, as well as many other manuscripts published by the Institute of Islamic Art Studies, undergo full peer review, which typically involves evaluation by two independent reviewers. However, journals may adopt slightly different peer-review procedures. For details regarding the peer-review policy specific to this journal, authors should refer to the Islamic Art Studies Journal website.
All submissions to the Islamic Art Studies Journal are initially assessed by the editor-in-chief, who determines whether the manuscript is suitable for peer review. If the editor-in-chief is an author of the manuscript, has any conflict of interest, or holds any reciprocal interest regarding the submitted work, another member of the editorial board will be appointed to oversee the peer-review process. Manuscripts deemed appropriate for review are then sent to independent experts. Editors make decisions based on the reviewers’ reports, and these reports—along with the editorial decision—are communicated to the authors. Authors should be aware that even in the presence of a positive report, concerns raised by another reviewer may significantly undermine the manuscript and result in its rejection.
All journals published by the Institute for Islamic Art Studies adhere to a double-blind peer-review procedure, ensuring that both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the process.