Peer-Reviewers Procces

All manuscripts submitted to Fintech: Journal of Islamic Finance undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process to ensure the quality, originality, and scholarly integrity of published articles. The journal adopts a double-blind peer-review system, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the evaluation process.

Upon submission, each manuscript is first assessed by the editorial team to determine its relevance to the journal’s scope, adherence to submission guidelines, and basic academic quality. Manuscripts that pass this initial screening are then assigned to at least two independent reviewers who possess expertise in the field of Islamic finance, financial technology, or related disciplines.

Reviewers are requested to evaluate the manuscript based on several criteria, including:

• originality and contribution to the field,
• methodological rigor and analytical depth,
• clarity of argument and structure,
• relevance to Islamic finance and fintech discourse, and
• compliance with ethical research standards.

Based on the reviewers’ reports, the editorial decision may fall into one of the following categories: acceptance, minor revision, major revision, or rejection. Authors are required to revise their manuscripts in accordance with reviewers’ comments and submit a detailed response to each point raised.

The editorial board reserves the right to make final decisions regarding publication, taking into account the reviewers’ recommendations and the journal’s academic standards. In cases of conflicting reviews, an additional reviewer may be consulted.

The journal is committed to upholding the highest standards of publication ethics and follows best practices in scholarly publishing to prevent plagiarism, data fabrication, and other forms of academic misconduct.