All manuscripts submitted to RUSYDA: Journal of Islamic Education and Social Studies must comply with the focus, scope, and author guidelines of this journal. Submitted manuscripts should demonstrate scientific contribution, research novelty, and relevance to the fields of Islamic education, social studies, and community development in accordance with the journal’s scope. All manuscripts must be free from plagiarism. Authors are strongly encouraged to use plagiarism detection software to check manuscript similarity before submission. The editors will conduct plagiarism screening using similarity-checking software to ensure the originality of the manuscripts.

Research articles submitted to this journal will be reviewed by at least 2 (two) qualified reviewers in the relevant field. Each article undergoes a Double-Blind Peer Review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed to maintain objectivity and fairness in the review process. Articles requiring revision will be returned to the authors for improvement based on the reviewers’ comments and recommendations. Reviewers provide valuable scientific evaluations aimed at improving the substance, methodology, and academic contribution of the manuscript.

The final decision regarding the acceptance or rejection of an article is made by the Editor based on reviewers’ evaluations and editorial board considerations. The publication of accepted articles, including the order of publication, will be determined by the Editor in Chief by considering article quality, submission order, thematic suitability for each issue, and diversity of authors’ institutions and geographical backgrounds.