Review guidelines

Reviewer Guidelines

English
Reviewers play a vital role in maintaining the quality and integrity of Al-Zayn: Journal of Social and Legal Sciences. The peer-review process is conducted through a double-blind review system, where both the author and reviewer remain anonymous.

Reviewers are expected to:

  1. Provide constructive, objective, and timely feedback.

  2. Assess the originality, methodological rigor, clarity, and relevance of the manuscript.

  3. Evaluate whether the manuscript contributes significantly to the development of knowledge in the fields of social sciences, law, and related disciplines.

  4. Ensure that ethical standards are upheld, including the detection of plagiarism, data fabrication, or duplicate publication.

  5. Recommend one of the following decisions: Accept without revision, Accept with minor revisions, Accept with major revisions, or Reject.

Manuscript Evaluation Indicators

Aspect Indicator Score Range
Title Clear, concise, informative, reflects content 1–5
Abstract & Keywords Complete, concise, bilingual (EN & ID), relevant keywords 1–5
Introduction Background, research gap, objectives, relevant references 1–10
Method Research design, data collection, analysis techniques, clarity 1–10
Results Clarity of findings, data presentation, tables/figures 1–10
Discussion Logical interpretation, linked with theory and literature 1–10
Conclusion Clear summary, aligned with objectives, implications 1–5
References APA style, updated (last 10 years), sufficient sources 1–5
Originality & Contribution Novelty, significance for science and practice 1–10
Language & Format Academic writing, template compliance, readability 1–5

Total Score Range: 10–75

  • 65–75 = Accept

  • 55–64 = Minor Revision

  • 40–54 = Major Revision

  • <40 = Reject

Indonesia
Reviewer memiliki peran penting dalam menjaga kualitas dan integritas Al-Zayn: Jurnal Ilmu Sosial & Hukum. Proses penelaahan dilakukan dengan sistem double-blind review, di mana identitas penulis dan reviewer dirahasiakan.

Reviewer diharapkan untuk:

  1. Memberikan masukan yang konstruktif, objektif, dan tepat waktu.

  2. Menilai orisinalitas, ketelitian metodologis, kejelasan, serta relevansi naskah.

  3. Mengevaluasi kontribusi naskah terhadap pengembangan ilmu pengetahuan di bidang ilmu sosial, hukum, dan disiplin terkait.

  4. Memastikan standar etika dipatuhi, termasuk mendeteksi plagiarisme, fabrikasi data, atau publikasi ganda.

  5. Memberikan rekomendasi: Diterima tanpa revisi, Diterima dengan revisi minor, Diterima dengan revisi mayor, atau Ditolak.

Indikator Penilaian Naskah

Aspek Indikator Rentang Nilai
Judul Jelas, singkat, informatif, mencerminkan isi 1–5
Abstrak & Kata Kunci Lengkap, ringkas, bilingual (EN & ID), relevan 1–5
Pendahuluan Latar belakang, kesenjangan penelitian, tujuan, referensi relevan 1–10
Metode Desain penelitian, teknik pengumpulan data, analisis, kejelasan 1–10
Hasil Kejelasan temuan, penyajian data, tabel/gambar 1–10
Pembahasan Interpretasi logis, dikaitkan dengan teori/literatur 1–10
Simpulan Ringkas, sesuai tujuan, ada implikasi 1–5
Daftar Rujukan Gaya APA, mutakhir (10 tahun terakhir), jumlah memadai 1–5
Orisinalitas & Kontribusi Kebaruan, signifikansi untuk ilmu dan praktik 1–10
Bahasa & Format Akademis, sesuai template, mudah dipahami 1–5

Total Nilai: 10–75

  • 65–75 = Diterima

  • 55–64 = Revisi Minor

  • 40–54 = Revisi Mayor

  • <40 = Ditolak