Reviewers for Iqra: Jurnal Ilmu Kependidikan dan Keislaman play a crucial role in maintaining the quality, integrity, and scientific contribution of published manuscripts. All reviewers are expected to adhere to ethical and professional standards in conducting the review process.

Review Purpose

The primary purpose of peer review is to assist the editor in making publication decisions and to help authors improve the quality of their manuscripts through constructive feedback.

Confidentiality

All manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. Reviewers must not:

• Share or discuss the manuscript with others
• Use any information from the manuscript for personal advantage
• Retain or copy the manuscript for personal use

Objectivity and Professionalism

Reviews must be conducted objectively and professionally. Reviewers should:

• Provide clear, constructive, and evidence-based comments
• Avoid personal criticism of the author(s)
• Focus on the academic content, not the author’s identity or affiliation

Evaluation Criteria

Reviewers are expected to assess manuscripts based on:

• Originality and novelty of the research
• Relevance to the journal’s scope
• Clarity of research objectives
• Methodological rigor and validity
• Accuracy of data analysis and interpretation
• Contribution to the field of education and Islamic studies
• Quality of references and academic writing

Timeliness

Reviewers should complete their review within the agreed timeframe. If unable to review within the deadline, reviewers must inform the editor promptly.

Conflict of Interest

Reviewers must decline to review manuscripts in which they have conflicts of interest, including:

• Personal or professional relationships with the authors
• Financial or institutional conflicts
• Competitive research interests

Ethical Responsibility

Reviewers should identify any ethical issues such as:

• Plagiarism or duplicate publication
• Data fabrication or falsification
• Unethical research practices

Such concerns must be reported to the editor confidentially.

Recommendation Options

Reviewers should provide one of the following recommendations:

• Accept
• Minor revision
• Major revision
• Reject

All recommendations must be supported with clear justification.

Constructive Feedback

Reviewers are encouraged to provide detailed comments that help authors improve their manuscripts, including specific suggestions for revision where necessary.