Peer Reviewer Process

Al-‘Arabiyya: Journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Pedagogy applies a double-blind peer review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed to ensure objectivity and impartiality.

  1. Submission. Authors submit their manuscripts electronically through the journal’s online submission system. Each submission must comply with the journal’s formatting and author guidelines.
  2. Initial Check. The editorial team conducts an initial screening to ensure that the manuscript meets basic requirements and falls within the journal’s focus and scope. Manuscripts that do not meet these criteria may be returned to the authors.
  3. Assignment to Editor. Manuscripts passing the initial check are assigned to an editor with expertise in the relevant field, who evaluates the manuscript’s suitability for peer review.
  4. Selection of Reviewers. The editor selects two or more independent reviewers with relevant expertise to ensure a fair and unbiased evaluation.
  5. Invitation to Reviewers. Selected reviewers are invited to review the manuscript. Upon acceptance, they are given access to the manuscript and a specified time frame (typically 2–4 weeks) to complete their review.
  6. Review Process. Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on originality, methodological rigor, academic significance, and clarity of presentation. Reviewers provide detailed comments and recommendations, including:
    • Accept without revision
    • Accept with minor revision
    • Accept with major revision
    • Reject
  1. Review Feedback. The editor reviews the reviewers’ reports and makes a preliminary decision. In cases of conflicting recommendations, additional reviewers may be consulted.
  2. Editorial Decision. Based on the reviewers’ comments, the editor makes one of the following decisions: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject. The decision and reviewers’ feedback are communicated to the authors.
  3. Revisions. If revisions are required, authors are given the opportunity to revise and resubmit their manuscript. Revised manuscripts may be returned to the original reviewers for further evaluation.
  4. Final Decision. After satisfactory revisions, the editor makes the final decision regarding acceptance or rejection.
  5. Publication. Accepted manuscripts undergo copy-editing, proofreading, and formatting prior to publication.
  6. Post-Publication. Published articles are made available online and indexed in relevant databases. Authors are encouraged to disseminate their work to enhance its academic impact.