Publication Process

Sufiya Journal of Islamic Studies implements a rigorous and ethical publication process in accordance standards to ensure academic integrity and quality.

  1. Submission
    Authors submit manuscripts via OJS, ensuring compliance with the journal’s scope, formatting, and ethical requirements.

  2. Editorial Screening
    The editorial team checks scope alignment, formatting, and performs plagiarism screening using trusted software. Manuscripts exceeding similarity thresholds are returned.

  3. Peer Review
    Submissions undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. Review focuses on originality, scholarly merit, and ethical compliance.

  4. Editorial Decision
    Based on reviewers’ feedback, manuscripts are accepted, revised, or rejected. Clear and constructive feedback is provided.

  5. Revision
    Authors revise their manuscripts as per reviewer/editor input. Substantial revisions may be re-evaluated.

  6. Finalization
    Accepted manuscripts are professionally copyedited and proofread for language, structure, and citation accuracy.

  7. Publication
    Articles are assigned DOIs and published online in the current issue. They are indexed in relevant databases.

  8. Post-Publication Ethics
    The journal adheres to COPE protocols for handling corrections, retractions, or concerns after publication.