Editorial Policies

Overview

ISDAR: Journal of Islamic Dakwah and Research is a leading peer-reviewed and open-access journal. Published by SCAD Independent, and offers open access to its content and is licensed under a CC-BY-SA as the optimal license for the publication, distribution, use, and reuse of scholarly works. Access permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at digital libraries and open-access journal databases. And all research results and articles, or the ideas in this journal have undergone rigorous peer review, based on initial editor screening and anonymous refereeing by two anonymous referees. This policy describes guidelines for the publication process of our journals. Specifically, this journal adopts and strives to adhere to the standards and requirements at the COPE. More details on Editorial Policies can be found at the link below.

Aim, Focus, and Scope

Aims
ISDAR: Journal of Islamic Dakwah and Research is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal committed to advancing Islamic dakwah as a scientific, interdisciplinary, and socially transformative field. This journal aims to generate innovative, evidence-based, and impactful scholarship that integrates Islamic dakwah studies, Islamic communication, Islamic values, and contemporary socio-religious research to address contemporary issues faced by Muslim communities in the world and the global society. ISDAR positions itself as a pioneering platform for the development of integrated dakwah scholarship, connecting classical Islamic knowledge, digital transformation, and community empowerment through its distinctive Dakwah–Technology–Transformation (DTT) paradigm to produce knowledge that is relevant and significant globally.

Focus
ISDAR: Journal of Islamic Dakwah and Research focuses on developing Islamic dakwah as a contemporary knowledge system by integrating Islamic teachings with modern communication studies and socio-religious research. Its primary emphasis is on the advancement of theoretical and empirical studies of dakwah in contemporary contexts, including digital communication and community transformation, particularly through the distinctive Dakwah–Technology–Transformation (DTT) paradigm.

Scope
ISDAR: Journal of Islamic Dakwah and Research welcomes scholarly work that falls within the scope of Islamic dakwah, socio-religious research, communication studies, and community development. These themes are organized into three major areas (but are not limited to):

Dakwah Studies and Islamic Communication (research that examines the theories, methods, practices, and ethics of dakwah and Islamic communication, including contemporary reinterpretations of dakwah as a scientific knowledge system).
Digital Dakwah and the DTT Paradigm (studies exploring how digital media, artificial intelligence, and technological transformation reshape dakwah expression, religious communication, and Muslim community engagement within the distinctive Dakwah–Technology–Transformation (DTT) framework).
Socio-Religious Studies and Community Transformation (research on Muslim social behavior, identity and community dynamics, religious moderation, radicalism, social change, local wisdom, community resilience, and value-based transformation grounded in Islamic principles, particularly those that inform or intersect with dakwah practices).

Publication Ethics and Malpractice

This statement clarifies the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in the journal, as well as allegations of research misconduct, including the author, the chief editor, the peer-reviewer, and the publishers (SCAD Independent). This statement is based on COPE(Committee on Publication Ethics) Code of Conduct and Best Practice Guidelines for Journal Editors.

The essentials of this journal's publishing ethics for all groups involved in the publication process are as follows:

Ethical Guideline for Journal Publication
The publication of an article in a peer-reviewed ISDAR: Journal of Islamic Dakwah and Research is an essential building block in the development of a coherent and respected network of knowledge. It is a direct reflection of the quality of the work of the authors and the institutions that support them. Peer-reviewed articles support and embody the scientific method. It is therefore important to agree upon standards of expected ethical behavior for all parties involved in the act of publishing: the author, the journal editor, the peer reviewer, the publisher, and the society.

SCAD Independent as the publisher of this journal takes its duties of guardianship over all stages of publishing extremely seriously and we recognize our ethical and other responsibilities. We are committed to ensuring that advertising, reprint, or other commercial revenue has no impact or influence on editorial decisions. In addition, the SCAD Independent and Editorial Board will assist in communications with other journals and/or publishers where such collaboration is useful and necessary.... More...

Section Policies

Articles

Open Submissions Indexed Peer Reviewed Open Access

Publication Procedure

ScienceTechHorizon is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that upholds high standards of academic integrity, transparency, and innovation in scholarly communication. To ensure a smooth and efficient publishing experience, this journal fully operates its editorial and publication processes through the Open Journal Systems (OJS), a professional journal management platform that supports open science principles and international best practices in academic publishing. This journal uses Open Journal Systems 3.4.0.9, which is open-source journal management and publishing software developed, supported, and freely distributed by the Public Knowledge Project under the GNU General Public License. The Open Journal System (OJS) manages the entire editorial workflow.

Interested in submitting to this journal? We recommend that you review the About the Journal page for the journal's section policies, as well as the Author Guidelines. Authors need to register with the journal prior to submitting or, if already registered, can simply Log In and begin the five-step process. Submission of a paper to this journal implies that the manuscript has not been in or submitted to any other journal and the author have obtained appropriate permission to use data obtained for and contained in the manuscript. With the following conditions:.... More...

Editorial Workflow

ISDAR: Journal of Islamic Dakwah and Research uses Open Journal Systems 3.4.0.9, which is open-source journal management and publishing software developed, supported, and freely distributed by the Public Knowledge Project under the GNU General Public License. The entire editorial workflow is performed using the Open Journal System (OJS). The editorial workflow gives the Editors the authority to reject any manuscript because of the inappropriateness of its subject, lack of quality, or incorrectness of its results. The Editor cannot assign himself/ herself as an external reviewer of the manuscript. This is to ensure a high-quality, fair, and unbiased peer-review process of every manuscript submitted to the journal since any manuscript must be recommended by two or more external reviewers along with the Editor in charge of the manuscript in order for it to be accepted for publication in the journal.

This journal received more submissions than it could issue. Editors can reject manuscripts without a peer review process if they are judged not to meet the minimum required journal qualifications. All manuscripts submitted to this journal must follow its focus, scope, and author guidelines. To be published in ISDAR: Journal of Islamic Dakwah and Research, a manuscript should meet seven (7) general criteria:...More...

Peer Review Process

ISDAR: Journal of Islamic Dakwah and Research adheres to a Double-Blind Review process that is rapid and fair and also ensures a high quality of articles published. Through the Double-Blind Review system, both reviewers and authors are anonymous. This anonymity helps prevent reviewer bias, such as biases based on the author's country of origin or any previous controversial work. Manuscripts written by prestigious or well-known authors are considered based on their content, not their reputation. This statement is based on the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) Code of Conduct and Best Practice Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers.

All manuscripts submitted to this journal will go through a peer-review process. If your manuscript is potentially suitable for this journal after passing the editor's initial screening, then the editor will send it to the reviewers. All manuscripts will be reviewed by at least 2 (two) experts with the "Double-Blind Review" system (both reviewers' and authors' identities remain anonymous). The review process may take 2–4 months. Articles accepted with minor or major revisions should be revised as the reviewers’ comments and suggestions. The reviewers will then send their reports and a recommendation to the editor:

Accept Submission;
Revisions Required;
Resubmit for Review;
Resubmit Elsewhere;
Decline Submission.

The decision acceptance for publication, amendment, or rejection will be made by Editors according to reviewers' comments, or recommendations. In certain cases, if needed, the editor may send the manuscript to another reviewer for review (Second Round), before making a decision. Publication of accepted manuscripts, including the sequence of published manuscripts will be made by the Editor in Chief by considering the sequence of accepted dates and geographical distribution of authors as well as thematic issues. It normally takes about 7 months to 1 year from submission to publication, with an average of 6 months.

Reviewer Ethics and Policy Statements

Peer review is an essential component of the scholarly publication process that ensures the integrity, quality, and credibility of the research published in this journal. Reviewers play a crucial role in maintaining academic standards by providing objective, fair, and timely evaluations of submitted manuscripts. Their assessments help the editorial team make informed decisions and assist authors in improving their work. If the Editor-in-Chief or the Editorial Team has invited you to review a manuscript, please consider the following guidelines carefully and adhere to them throughout the review process.

If you accept, you must treat the materials you receive as confidential documents. This means you can’t share them with anyone without prior authorization from the editor. Since peer review is confidential, you also must not share information about the review with anyone without permission from the editors and authors;
Not involve anyone else in the review of a manuscript, including junior researchers they are mentoring, without first obtaining permission from the journal; the names of any individuals who have helped them with the review should be included with the returned review so that they are associated with the manuscript in the journal’s records and can also receive due credit for their efforts;
Notify the editor journal as soon as possible if they find they do not have the expertise to assess all aspects of the manuscript; they shouldn’t wait until submitting their review as this will unduly delay the review process;... More...

Reviewer Policy

This journal adheres to a Double-Blind Peer-Review process that is rapid and fair and ensures a high quality of published articles. The reviewer is a journal partner from the experts concerned about this journal's field. To maintain the integrity and excellence of the review process, all reviewers are expected to follow a set of ethical guidelines that reflect professionalism, fairness, and confidentiality. These principles are designed to ensure that every manuscript is evaluated solely on its academic merit, without bias or conflict of interest. The following points outline the key responsibilities and standards expected from all reviewers engaged in the peer-review process of this journal.

Promptness
Any selected referee who feels unqualified to review the research reported in a manuscript or knows that its prompt review will be impossible should notify the editor and excuse himself from the review process.

Confidentiality
Any manuscripts received for review must be treated as confidential documents. They must not be shown to or discussed with others except as authorized by the editor.... More...

Reviewer Guidelines

ISDAR: Journal of Islamic Dakwah and Research relies on the peer review process to uphold the quality and validity of articles published. All articles submitted to this journal will be peer-reviewed. This journal adheres to a double-blind peer-review process that is rapid and fair and also ensures a high quality of articles published. Therefore, this journal needs reviewers who can provide insightful and helpful comments on submitted manuscripts with a turnaround time of about 4-5 weeks. Maintaining this journal as a scientific journal of high quality depends on reviewers with a high level of expertise and an ability to be objective, fair, and insightful in their evaluation of manuscripts. This statement is based on the COPE(Committee on Publication Ethics) Code of Conduct and Best Practice Ethical Guidelines for Peer Reviewers.

Before You Start
Before you accept or decline an invitation to review, consider the following questions:...More...

Publication Frequency

ISDAR: Journal of Islamic Dakwah and Research is periodic, that is 2 times of year (June and December) and published online by the end of the month of the edition and provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.

License

ISDAR: Journal of Islamic Dakwah and Researchis licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 International License (CC-BY-SA) as the optimal license for the publication, distribution, use, and reuse of scholarly works. This license permits anyone to compose, repair, and make derivative creations even for commercial purposes, as long as appropriate credit and proper acknowledgment of the original publication from the journal is made to allow users to trace back to the original manuscript and author.
You must give appropriate credit, provide a link to the license, and indicate if changes were made. You may do so in any reasonable manner, but not in any way that suggests the licensor endorses you or your use. If you remix, transform or build upon the material, you must distribute your contributions under the same license as the original. Readers are also granted full access to read and download the published manuscripts, reprint, and distribute the manuscript in any medium or format.

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:

Authors retain copyright and grant the journal right of first publication, with the work simultaneously licensed under aCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC-BY-SA)
that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal;
Authors are able toenter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal;
Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website), as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well greater citation of published work (See The Effect of Open Access).

Open Access Policy

ISDAR: Journal of Islamic Dakwah and Researchprovides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. This statement is based on the OASPA, Budapest Open Access Initiative, and Bethesda Statement on Open Access Publishing.

Archiving Policy

This journal utilizes the LOCKSS system to create a distributed archiving system among participating libraries and permits those libraries to create permanent archives of this journal for purposes of preservation and restoration. See More...

In addition, this journal is also archived at the national library, namely the Indonesian One Search and the Indonesian Scientific Journal Database.

Repository Policy

This journal has the following repository policy.

1. Submitted Version
This journal allows authors to store their submitted manuscript in their personal repositories or other repositories which cannot be accessed by public. These repositories include but not limited to Google Drive, Dropbox, One Drive, and Apple iCloud.

2. Accepted Version
ISDAR: Journal of Islamic Dakwah and Research allows authors to store their submitted manuscript in their personal repositories or other repositories which cannot be accessed by public. These repositories include but not limited to Google Drive, Dropbox, One Drive, and Apple iCloud.

3. Published Version
ISDAR: Journal of Islamic Dakwah and Research allows and encourages authors to store their published version (pdf version) in their institutional repositories, personal repositories, and other repositories and make it accessible for any use, even commercially, with proper retribution. All of the published articles in this journal are deposited in Portal Garuda repository and Sinta.

Policy of Screening for Plagiarism

All of the manuscripts submitted to this journal will be screened for plagiarism using plagiarism detection tools (Turnitin) and Crossref Similarity Check (iThenticate). Both applications are used to detect submissions that overlap with published and submitted manuscripts. This journal will immediately reject papers containing plagiarism or self-plagiarism.

An editorial team member first checks all submissions for similarity or plagiarism before submitting them to reviewers. The similarity level tolerated for papers submitted to this journal must have a similarity level of less than 20%. Authors can see our Similarity Checkpage for more information on how to interpret these reports.

This journal takes academic integrity very seriously, and the editors reserve the right to withdraw acceptance from a paper found to violate any of the standards set out above. As part of its general right to remove the article, this journal reserves the right to delete or make inaccessible files that contain or may contain content that breaks the law or the rights of third parties. Read the More Policy...

Declaration of Generative AI in Scientific Writing

Authors must declare the use of generative AI in scientific writing upon submission of the paper. The following guidance refers only to the writing process and not to the use of AI tools to analyse and draw insights from data as part of the research process:

Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies should only be used in the writing process to improve the readability and language of the manuscript.
The technology must be applied with human oversight and control, and authors should carefully review and edit the result, as AI can generate authoritative-sounding output that can be incorrect, incomplete, or biased. Authors are ultimately responsible and accountable for the contents of the work.
Authors must not list or cite AI and AI-assisted technologies as an author or co-author on the manuscript since authorship implies responsibilities and tasks that can only be attributed to and performed by humans.

The use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in scientific writing must be declared by adding a statement at the end of the manuscript when the paper is first submitted. The statement will appear in the published work and should be placed in a new section before the references list. An example:

Title of new section: Declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process.
Statement: During the preparation of this work the author(s) used [NAME TOOL / SERVICE] in order to [REASON]. After using this tool/service, the author(s) reviewed and edited the content as needed and take(s) full responsibility for the content of the published article.

The declaration does not apply to the use of basic tools, such as tools used to check grammar, spelling, and references. If you have nothing to disclose, you do not need to add a statement. Please read the journal author policy on the use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies, which can be found in our GenAI Policies.

Please note: to protect authors’ rights and the confidentiality of their research, this journal does not currently allow the use of generative AI or AI-assisted technologies such as ChatGPT or similar services by reviewers or editors in the peer review and manuscript evaluation process, as is stated in our GenAI Policies. We are actively evaluating compliant AI tools and may revise this policy in the future.

Participation Charge Policy

This journal does not charge fees for any submission, and article processing (APCs). Authors ARE NOT REQUIRED to pay an Article Submission Fee as part of the submission process (IDR. 0.00,-).

This journal is a peer-reviewed scientific open-access journal. All articles published in this journal are in full open access. However, the renewal process, capacity expansion, technical improvements, and daily maintenance of the journal necessitate funding. To keep providing free access to readers and to cover the costs of typesetting, long-term archiving, and journal management, this journal charges authors a symbolic publication fee or a participation fee for those articles that pass the peer-review process and get accepted for publication.

If the manuscript is Accepted for Publication, this journal charges the authors a participation charge of USD 0.00,-. Authors are required to release Article Publishing Charges (APCs) as part of the publication process. Please follow the payment instructions after you receive notification of acceptance via email or the author's journal account. The waiver policy is not applicable. We regret that a participation charge for publication cannot be waived or reduced in any case.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via email.

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