Reviewer Guidelines

The Journal of Islamic Entrepreneurship and Business Research (JIEBR) relies on the expertise and constructive feedback of reviewers to ensure the quality and integrity of published research. As a reviewer, your role is crucial in maintaining high academic standards.

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1. Qualifications for Reviewers

Reviewers should meet the following criteria:
✅ Hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
✅ Have expertise in Islamic entrepreneurship, business research, or related disciplines.
✅ Have experience as a reviewer for academic journals.
✅ Have published articles in internationally reputable journals and received citations.

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2. Key Aspects to Evaluate

When reviewing a manuscript, please assess the following:

A. Presentation

- Does the manuscript present a cohesive argument?
- Are the ideas clearly expressed and logically structured?

B. Writing Quality

- Does the title accurately reflect the content?
- Is the writing concise, clear, and easy to follow?

C. Length & Content

- Are there sections that should be elaborated, removed, shortened, or merged?

D. Title & Abstract

- Does the title effectively summarize the study?
- Does the abstract contain background, objective, method, findings, and contributions?

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3. Section-by-Section Review

A. Introduction

- Does it provide a clear background and identify a research gap?
- Is the literature review relevant and well-structured?
- Does it highlight the originality of the study?
- Are the objectives of the study clearly stated?

B. Methodology

- Are the research design, data collection, and analysis methods clearly explained?
- Are the study variables, research subjects, and instruments (e.g., reliability coefficients) well-identified?
- Are the data analysis techniques appropriate and well-justified?

C. Results

- Are the findings clearly presented in tables or figures?
- Do the results effectively answer the research question(s)?
- Is the data well-processed and not raw?

D. Discussion

- Does the discussion compare results with existing literature?
- Are the implications of the study well-explained?
- Does the author acknowledge limitations of the research?

E. Conclusion

- Are the conclusions based on the results and discussion?
- Do they highlight the key contributions to Islamic entrepreneurship and business research?

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4. Ethical Considerations

As a reviewer, you must ensure that the manuscript adheres to ethical research principles:
✅ No plagiarism, fabrication, or falsification of data.
✅ Proper citation and acknowledgment of previous works.
✅ No conflict of interest in reviewing the manuscript.

If you suspect research misconduct (e.g., plagiarism, duplicate submission, ethical violations), report it to the editorial team immediately.

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5. Reviewer Recommendations

After evaluation, please provide one of the following recommendations:
1️⃣ Accept – The manuscript is ready for publication with minor edits.
2️⃣ Minor Revisions – Small improvements needed before acceptance.
3️⃣ Major Revisions – Significant changes required; re-review needed.
4️⃣ Reject – The manuscript does not meet the journal’s standards.

Please provide detailed feedback to help authors improve their manuscript. Constructive criticism is encouraged.

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6. Confidentiality & Timeliness

???? Confidentiality: Do not share or discuss the manuscript with others.
⏳ Timeliness: Complete your review within the given deadline (typically 2-4 weeks). If you need an extension, notify the editor as soon as possible.

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7. How to Submit Your Review

- Submit your review via the JIEBR online system.
- Use clear, structured comments with specific suggestions.
- If needed, mark the manuscript with tracked changes for clarity.

Your contribution as a reviewer is highly valued and helps JIEBR maintain excellence in academic publishing. Thank you for your commitment!