Reviewer Guidelines

Manuscripts submitted to Al-‘Arabiyya: Journal of Arabic Language, Literature, and Pedagogy undergo an initial editorial screening to assess their relevance to the journal’s scope and compliance with submission guidelines. Manuscripts that meet these requirements are then sent for double-blind peer review.

Reviewers are requested to evaluate manuscripts objectively and provide constructive feedback based on the following criteria:

  1. Presentation
  • Does the manuscript present a coherent and well-structured argument?
  • Are the ideas logically organized and clearly articulated?
  1. Writing Quality
  • Is the writing clear, concise, and academically appropriate?
  • Is the manuscript easy to follow and free from ambiguity?
  1. Length and Organization
  • Are there sections that should be expanded, reduced, merged, or summarized for clarity and balance?
  1. Title
  • Does the title accurately reflect the content and focus of the manuscript?
  • Are unnecessary abbreviations avoided?
  1. Abstract

       Does the abstract clearly include:

  • The aim or purpose of the study
  • The methodology
  • Key findings or results
  • The main conclusion
  1. Introduction

       The introduction should clearly describe:

  • The background and significance of the study
  • Relevant previous research supporting the study’s novelty
  • Research gap and novelty statement
  • Research questions or problem statement (if applicable)
  1. Methodology
  • Is the methodology described clearly and in sufficient detail?
  • Are research procedures, data sources, instruments, and data analysis methods appropriate and transparent?
  1. Results and Discussion
  • Are the results presented in a structured and comprehensible manner?
  • Are tables and figures used effectively and appropriately?
  • Do the results address the research objectives or questions?
  • Are the findings discussed in relation to relevant theories and previous studies?
  • Are implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research addressed?
  1. Conclusion
  • Does the conclusion clearly answer the research objectives?
  • Are key implications or recommendations provided where relevant?
  • Is the conclusion written in paragraph form (not bullet points)?

Review Decisions

Based on the review, reviewers may recommend one of the following decisions:

  • Accept Submission
  • Revisions Required
  • Resubmit for Review
  • Resubmit Elsewhere
  • Decline Submission

Reviewers are expected to maintain confidentiality, avoid conflicts of interest, and provide fair, constructive, and respectful feedback to improve the quality of submitted manuscripts.