Invest Journal of Sharia & Economic Law editors are appointed to the boards of our journals according to strict seniority criteria and each role has specific responsibilities towards the quality and integrity of the publications.

Reviewer

Invest Journal of Sharia & Economic Law' review editors are active experts in their field who review research in our journals. These researchers are appointed to our editorial boards to recognize their continuous contribution to the editorial process. They are familiar with Invest Journal of Sharia & Economic Law' peer review and can manage their review invitations actively in their profiles with us.  

Review editors hold a PhD with post-doctoral experience, or an equivalent degree with several additional years of academic work, or the equivalent number of years to a recognized qualification in the relevant field of research. Review editors have a recognized affiliation and a proven publication record in the specialty area and are listed on our editorial board pages. Individual journals may have additional requirements and restrictions for this role.

Editor or Associate Editor

Invest Journal of Sharia & Economic Law' associate editors act as handling editors and make an initial assessment to ensure a manuscript fits within the scope of the specialty section and is scientifically valid. They invite reviewers and directly oversee the interaction between the reviewers and authors during the collaborative peer-review process. Based on the reviewers' recommendations, and ensuring all quality, validity and ethical standards have been met, Associate editors make the final decision on acceptance or recommend a manuscript for rejection to the specialty chief editor.

Associate editors are high-impact researchers and recognized leaders in their field, with a strong publication record in international, peer-reviewed journals and with a recognized affiliation. They are typically associate professor level or higher, or an equivalent position of equal standing in their field.

Editor in Chief

Specialty chief editors in collaboration with Invest Journal of Sharia & Economic Law define the scope of their section and recruit editors to their boards. They have the responsibility for leading and supervising the activities related to their section and providing support and guidance to the editorial board. They act as the editorial escalation point and ensure that quality and integrity standards are upheld in the peer-review process.

Specialty chief editors are leading academics and active experts in their field, typically full professors from a recognized institution with a proven track record of publications in international, peer reviewed journals and with editorial experience.

The field chief editor

Field chief editors, in collaboration with Invest Journal of Sharia & Economic Law, define the overall scope of the journal with the aim to build a community of researchers, and drive publications to fully represent the research activity of the field. They lead the college of specialty chief editors in the implementation of the Invest Journal of Sharia & Economic Law publishing model overseeing all journal activities, encouraging team spirit, and taking the lead on building the reputation of the journal. The field chief editors are the editorial escalation point for the journal and provide support and guidance to the editorial board. 

Field chief editors are internationally recognized in their area of research. They have an established academic career with an overarching understanding of their whole field and an extensive network of collaborating experts with a very strong track record of publications in international, peer reviewed journals and with editorial experience.

Invest Journal of Sharia & Economic Law' team

Invest Journal of Sharia & Economic Law staff span a wide range of expertise, from scientists to software engineers, who support the operations of the journals and our publishing platform.

Journal managers are the editorial counterpart for chief editors at Invest Journal of Sharia & Economic Law. They work with our chief editors in all aspects of ensuring overall journal quality, growth, and stewardship.

Peer review managers coordinate and quality-control the peer review process and support our editors, reviewers, and authors throughout the peer review process.

Research integrity managers ensure that manuscripts are fit for peer review and adhere to established ethical and quality guidelines. They can reject papers at any stage of the submission and review process.