Electronic Filing

IMTIYAZ: Jurnal Ilmu Keislaman implements an electronic manuscript submission process to facilitate the efficient, transparent, and organized handling of scholarly manuscripts in Islamic Studies. The electronic submission system is designed to simplify communication between authors and the editorial team, support the management of submitted documents, and ensure that manuscripts are processed systematically throughout the editorial and publication workflow.

Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts electronically through the journal's official Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform in accordance with the journal's submission guidelines. Authors must provide the required manuscript files, author information, supporting documents, and relevant declarations through the designated submission system.

1. Electronic Submission of Manuscripts

Authors must prepare their manuscripts according to the author guidelines of IMTIYAZ: Jurnal Ilmu Keislaman before submission. Manuscripts should be complete, clearly structured, and prepared in the required file format. The title, abstract, keywords, main text, references, tables, figures, and other necessary components must be included, as applicable to the manuscript type.

During submission, authors must provide accurate information, including the manuscript title, author names, institutional affiliations, corresponding author's contact details, and other information requested by the submission system. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all submitted files are complete and that the information provided is accurate and consistent with the manuscript.

Where applicable, authors must also provide supplementary materials, ethical approval statements, informed consent declarations, funding disclosures, conflict-of-interest statements, and other supporting documents relevant to the research.

2. File Preparation and Formatting

All submitted files must comply with the technical and formatting requirements established by the journal. Manuscripts should be prepared using an accepted word-processing format, such as Microsoft Word, unless otherwise specified in the author guidelines.

Authors should ensure that the manuscript is readable, properly organized, and free from unnecessary formatting inconsistencies. Tables and figures must be clearly labeled, numbered consecutively, and accompanied by appropriate titles, captions, and source acknowledgments where applicable.

To support the journal's double-blind peer-review process, authors must prepare an anonymized manuscript that does not directly identify the authors or their institutions. Author details should be entered in the designated fields of the submission system. Identifying information should also be removed from document properties and file metadata where necessary.

3. Submission Confirmation and Initial Screening

After completing an electronic submission, authors should retain the submission confirmation or reference number provided by the OJS platform, where available. This information may be used for subsequent correspondence and inquiries regarding manuscript status.

The editorial team conducts an initial screening to assess whether the manuscript falls within the focus and scope of IMTIYAZ: Jurnal Ilmu Keislaman and complies with the journal's basic submission requirements. This screening may include checking manuscript completeness, formatting, originality, ethical declarations, and suitability for further editorial consideration.

Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's requirements may be returned to the authors for correction or additional information. Submissions that fall outside the journal's scope or fail to satisfy essential editorial or ethical requirements may be declined at this stage.

4. Editorial Processing and Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening may be assigned to an editor for further assessment and, where appropriate, peer review. The electronic submission process supports the organized management of manuscripts, reviewer reports, editorial decisions, and revised submissions.

Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts in response to editorial comments or reviewer recommendations. Revised manuscripts and accompanying response letters must be submitted through the designated OJS workflow within the specified deadline, where applicable.

All communications concerning manuscript evaluation, revision requests, acceptance, or rejection should be handled through the journal's official communication channels. Authors are expected to respond professionally and provide clear explanations of how they have addressed editorial and reviewer feedback.

5. Communication with the Editorial Office

Electronic submission facilitates communication between authors and the editorial office throughout the submission and review process. The corresponding author is responsible for monitoring official communications and ensuring that requests for additional information, document corrections, or manuscript revisions are addressed promptly.

Authors should use the contact information or communication facilities provided on the journal's official website when requesting clarification or assistance. Inquiries should include the manuscript title and submission reference number, where available, to help the editorial team identify the relevant submission.

Authors must promptly inform the editorial office of any significant errors discovered after submission, changes to author information, or other circumstances that may affect the editorial evaluation of the manuscript.

6. Data Accuracy, Confidentiality, and Security

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all information and documents submitted electronically are accurate, complete, and appropriate for editorial assessment. Personal details, institutional affiliations, funding information, ethical declarations, and author contribution statements must be provided truthfully and consistently.

IMTIYAZ: Jurnal Ilmu Keislaman handles submitted manuscripts and associated materials in accordance with the journal's confidentiality policies. Access to submissions should be restricted to authorized individuals involved in the editorial and review process, subject to applicable policies and data protection requirements.

Authors must not submit confidential information belonging to third parties without appropriate authorization. Research data, images, tables, religious texts, translations, and other materials included in a submission must comply with applicable ethical, legal, and copyright requirements.

7. Revised Manuscripts and Additional Documents

When revisions or supplementary documents are requested, authors must submit the required materials electronically according to the instructions provided by the editorial office. These materials may include a revised manuscript, a response to reviewers, updated figures or tables, additional ethical documentation, or corrected author declarations.

Authors should clearly identify the changes made to the manuscript and ensure that the revised version addresses the relevant editorial comments. Where requested, a point-by-point response should explain how each comment has been addressed or provide a reasoned explanation when a suggested change has not been adopted.

Only the latest intended version of the manuscript should be submitted for further consideration. Authors should avoid uploading duplicate or conflicting versions that may cause confusion during editorial processing.

8. Technical Problems and Submission Assistance

If authors experience difficulties with the electronic submission system, encounter problems uploading files, or are unable to complete the submission process, they should contact the editorial office through the official contact details provided on the journal's website.

Authors should describe the technical issue clearly and provide the manuscript title, submission reference number where available, and relevant error information. If the electronic platform is temporarily unavailable, authors should follow any alternative submission instructions provided by the editorial office rather than sending multiple duplicate submissions.

The journal aims to provide reasonable assistance to authors to support a smooth and accessible submission process.

9. Author Responsibility and Final Verification

Before completing an electronic submission, authors should verify that all required files have been uploaded successfully and that the information entered into the submission system is correct. The corresponding author must ensure that all co-authors have reviewed and approved the manuscript and agreed to its submission to IMTIYAZ: Jurnal Ilmu Keislaman.

Authors must also confirm that the manuscript is original, has not been published previously, and is not simultaneously under consideration by another journal. All necessary permissions, acknowledgments, and declarations must be provided in accordance with the journal's policies.

Submitting a manuscript electronically does not guarantee acceptance or publication. Every submission remains subject to the journal's editorial assessment, applicable peer-review procedures, ethical requirements, and final publication decision.

10. Commitment to an Efficient Submission Process

Through electronic submission, IMTIYAZ: Jurnal Ilmu Keislaman seeks to improve the efficiency, accessibility, and transparency of scholarly communication in Islamic Studies. The process is intended to support the timely handling of submissions, facilitate communication between authors and editors, and maintain appropriate records throughout manuscript evaluation and publication.

The journal encourages all authors to follow the established submission procedures and cooperate with the editorial team to ensure that manuscripts are processed accurately and efficiently. By promoting responsible electronic submission practices, IMTIYAZ: Jurnal Ilmu Keislaman aims to uphold academic integrity, maintain a consistent editorial workflow, and contribute to the dissemination of high-quality scholarly research across its six main areas: Islamic Law; Islamic Education; Islamic Economy; Islamic Theology, Philosophy, and Psychology; Islamic Communication; and Studies of the Qur'an and Hadith.