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Become a Reviewer

Al-Tijarah: Journal of Islamic Economics, Finance and Business welcomes qualified scholars, researchers, and professionals to join our international community of peer reviewers. Reviewers play an essential role in maintaining the scientific quality, integrity, and credibility of the journal through a rigorous and constructive peer-review process.

The journal operates a double-blind peer review system and is committed to fair, objective, and timely manuscript evaluation in accordance with international publishing standards and the ethical principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Reviewer Qualifications

Prospective reviewers are expected to meet the following qualifications:

  • Hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D./Dr.) or possess equivalent research expertise in a relevant field.

  • Have a strong academic background in one or more areas within the journal's scope, including Islamic economics, Islamic finance, Islamic business, accounting, halal industry, Islamic social finance, public policy, and sustainable development.

  • Have published scholarly articles in reputable peer-reviewed journals.

  • Be committed to providing objective, constructive, and timely reviews.

  • Have no conflicts of interest regarding the manuscripts assigned for review.

Researchers with recognized expertise and substantial publication records may also be considered even if they do not yet hold a doctoral degree.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers are expected to:

  • evaluate manuscripts objectively and confidentially;

  • provide constructive comments to improve manuscript quality;

  • identify ethical concerns, including plagiarism, duplicate publication, or research misconduct;

  • recommend an editorial decision based on scientific merit;

  • complete reviews within the agreed timeframe.

Benefits of Becoming a Reviewer

Reviewers will receive:

  • recognition as part of the journal's reviewer community;

  • an official reviewer certificate upon request;

  • annual acknowledgment on the journal website;

  • opportunities for appointment to the Editorial Board based on performance and expertise;

  • participation in an international academic publishing network.

Areas of Expertise

The journal welcomes reviewers with expertise in, but not limited to:

  • Islamic Economics

  • Islamic Finance

  • Islamic Banking

  • Islamic Business and Management

  • Islamic Accounting

  • Halal Industry

  • Halal Tourism

  • Zakat, Waqf, and Islamic Philanthropy

  • Islamic Public Finance

  • Islamic Economic Law

  • Sharia Governance

  • Islamic Social Finance

  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • Islamic Public Policy

  • Digital Economy and Islamic FinTech

  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation

  • Comparative Economic Systems

How to Apply

Scholars interested in becoming reviewers are invited to send the following documents:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)

  • ORCID iD (if available)

  • Scopus Author ID, Web of Science ResearcherID, or Google Scholar Profile (if available)

  • A brief statement of research interests and areas of expertise

Applications should be submitted via email to:

Editorial Office
Al-Tijarah: Journal of Islamic Economics, Finance and Business
???? altijarah@kampusalazhar.ac.id

Subject line:

Application to Become a Reviewer – [Full Name]

Reviewer Selection

All applications are evaluated by the Editor-in-Chief based on:

  • academic qualifications;

  • publication record;

  • research expertise;

  • reviewing experience;

  • relevance to the journal's aims and scope.

Qualified applicants may be added to the journal's reviewer database and invited to review manuscripts according to their expertise.

Commitment

By accepting a review invitation, reviewers agree to:

  • maintain manuscript confidentiality;

  • comply with the journal's ethical standards;

  • provide independent and unbiased evaluations;

  • disclose any conflicts of interest;

  • uphold the integrity of scholarly publishing.