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Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi dan Penelitian Hukum Islam (JUA) is focused to the examination of contemporary issues in Religious Studies through both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies across various domains, including social, religious, economic, cultural, political, and legal contexts. The journal employs an Islamic legal framework that encompasses Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh), Islamic Law Methodology (Ushul Fiqh), the Objectives of Islamic Law (Maqashid Sharia), and Islamic Legal Philosophy, drawing upon the theories of both classical and contemporary Islamic scholars.

The scope of research articles published in the JUA encompasses the following areas:

• Social and Cultural Studies: Examination of marriage traditions, divorce, customary laws, policies, and related issues.
• Religious Studies: Exploration of Islamic astronomy, the halal industry, government policies, zakat, waqf and associated topics.
• Economic Studies: Analysis of the Islamic economy, Islamic banking law and pertinent issues.
• Political Studies: Investigation of Islamic political systems and other related matters.
• Legal Studies: Review of marriage law, inheritance law, Islamic economic law, family law, civil law, comparative law and additional legal concerns.

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Peer Review Process

The manuscript submission process for the Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi dan Penelitian Hukum Islam (JUA) adheres to a series of steps designed to ensure a comprehensive and impartial peer-review process:

1. Manuscript Submission: Authors submit their research articles to the journal, following which the Editor-in-Chief assigns the manuscript to the Managing Editor for further handling.
2. Manuscript Check and Selection: The Managing Editor and editorial team conduct an initial check and selection process. They may either accept the manuscript directly, reject it, or determine that it should proceed to the review stage. Additionally, a plagiarism check using Turnitin is performed for each submitted manuscript.
3. Manuscript Reviewing Process: The Managing Editor requests evaluations from a minimum of two experts in the relevant field to review the manuscript. The peer-review process is executed as a double-blind review, meaning the identities of both the reviewers and the authors are concealed from one another. Reviewers are provided with a review form supplied by the Malaysian Journal of Syariah and Law.
4. Notification of Manuscript Acceptance, Revision, or Rejection: Based on the feedback received from the reviewers, the Editor-in-Chief informs the author of the manuscript's acceptance, the necessity for revision, or rejection. This communication is conducted while maintaining the anonymity of the reviewers.
5. Paper Revision: Should revisions be requested, the author is granted the opportunity to revise the manuscript in accordance with the comments and suggestions provided by the reviewers. The author may also submit a response letter that addresses each comment and outlines the changes made.
6. Revision Submission Based on Reviewer Suggestions: Following the completion of necessary revisions, the author resubmits the revised manuscript via a submission route similar to that outlined in the first step.
7. Notification of Acceptance: If the reviewers are satisfied with the revisions, the editor notifies the author of the manuscript's acceptance for publication.
8. Galley Proof and Publishing Process: The accepted manuscript proceeds to the galley proof stage, during which formatting, copyediting, and proofreading are conducted. Upon the completion of these processes, the paper is published, either in print or online, in accordance with the journal's publishing format.

It is essential to recognize that the steps delineated above constitute one iteration of the peer-review process. The Editor in Chief and the editorial board meticulously evaluate the feedback provided by the peer reviewers in order to reach a decision. The potential outcomes of this evaluation include:

1. Accepted as it is: The manuscript is approved for publication in its original form.
2. Accepted with Minor Revisions: The manuscript is accepted, and the author is requested to implement minor corrections within a specified timeframe.
3. Accepted with Major Revisions: The manuscript is accepted; however, the author must address the substantial changes suggested by the reviewers and/or editors within a designated timeframe.
4. Resubmit (Conditional Rejection): The journal expresses a willingness to reconsider the manuscript in a subsequent round of decision-making, contingent upon the authors making significant revisions.
5. Rejected (Outright Rejection): The journal determines that the manuscript will not be published, even in the event of substantial revisions.

Detailed information regarding the workflow for manuscript submission by authors to acceptance by the editor is presented in the following figure.

Peer Review Process in JUA

The steps involved are as follows:

1. Manuscript Submission (by author) (route 1)
2. Manuscript Check and Selection (by manager and editors) (route 2). Editors reserve the right to accept, reject, or request a review of the manuscript. Prior to further processing, a plagiarism check using Turnitin is conducted for each manuscript.
3. Manuscript Reviewing Process (by reviewers) (routes 3-4)
4. Notification of Manuscript Acceptance, Revision, or Rejection (by editor to author based on reviewers' comments) (route 5)
5. Paper Revision (by author)
6. Revision Submission based on Reviewer Suggestions (by author) following a similar flow to point number 1 (route 1)
7. If the reviewer is satisfied with the revision, a notification of acceptance is issued by the editor (route 6)
8. Galley proof and publishing process (routes 7 and 8)

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Ulul Albab: Jurnal Studi dan Penelitian Hukum Islam is published by the Department of Syariah, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Sultan Agung Islamic University (UNISSULA). This semiannual journal is published in April and October. Authors are encouraged to submit their articles electronically via the journal's website.

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OPEN ACCESS POLICY

The journal offers direct open access to its content based on the principle that providing research freely to the public facilitates a broader global exchange of knowledge.

This journal is an open access publication, meaning that all content is freely accessible at no cost to users or institutions. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to full-text articles in this journal without the requirement to obtain prior permission from the publisher or authors. This policy aligns with the principles established in the Budapest Open Access Initiative.

Budapest Open Access Initiative

An established tradition and emerging technology have converged to create an unprecedented public good. The tradition in question is the commitment of scientists and scholars to publish their research findings in scientific journals at no cost, thereby advancing inquiry and knowledge. The technology facilitating this transformation is the internet. This public good encompasses the global electronic distribution of peer-reviewed journal literature, providing completely free and unrestricted access to all scientists, scholars, educators, students, and curious individuals. The removal of barriers to access is anticipated to accelerate research, enhance education, and foster learning exchanges between affluent and underprivileged groups, thereby ensuring optimal utilization of the literature. Furthermore, this initiative has the potential to establish a foundation for uniting humanity in intellectual discourse and the collective pursuit of knowledge.

For various reasons, the current free and unrestricted online availability of journal literature, commonly referred to as open access, is limited to a small subset of publications. Within this constrained collection, numerous initiatives have demonstrated that open access is economically viable, empowers readers to effectively locate and utilize relevant literature, and provides authors and their works with enhanced visibility, readership, and impact. To ensure that these benefits are accessible to all, we urge all interested institutions and individuals to collaborate in expanding access to this literature and eliminating barriers, particularly financial obstacles, that hinder progress. The more participants we have in this initiative, the sooner we will collectively reap the advantages of open access.

Literature designated for free online access refers to works that researchers provide to the broader community without anticipating financial compensation. Generally, this category encompasses peer-reviewed journal articles, as well as unreviewed preprints that researchers may choose to share online for feedback or to inform peers of significant research findings. There are various levels and types of access to this literature. The term "open access" denotes the free availability of such literature on the public internet, enabling any user to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full text of the articles. Additionally, users may index the content, transfer it as data to software, or utilize it for any legitimate purpose, without facing financial, legal, or technical barriers, other than those inherent to internet access itself. The sole restriction on reproduction and distribution, and the primary function of copyright in this context, is to grant authors control over the integrity of their work and the right to proper recognition and citation.

While peer-reviewed journal literature should be accessible online at no cost to the reader, it is important to acknowledge that there are inherent costs associated with the production process. However, studies indicate that the overall expense of providing open access to this literature is considerably lower than that of traditional dissemination methods. Given the opportunity to reduce costs while broadening the reach of dissemination, there is now a compelling incentive for professional associations, universities, libraries, foundations, and other entities to adopt open access as a strategy to further their missions. Achieving open access will necessitate the implementation of new cost-recovery models and financing mechanisms. Nevertheless, the significantly lower costs associated with dissemination suggest that this goal is attainable, rather than merely an idealistic aspiration.

To achieve open access to scientific journal literature, we recommend implementing two complementary strategies.

Firstly, academics require tools and support to store referenced journal articles in open electronic archives, a practice known as self-archiving. If these archives comply with the standards established by the Open Archives Initiative, search engines and other tools can treat the individual archives as a cohesive entity. Consequently, users do not need to be aware of the existence or location of specific archives to find and utilize their contents.

Second, academics require a mechanism to establish a new generation of journals dedicated to open access, as well as to support existing journals that wish to transition to open access. Given the importance of disseminating journal articles to their fullest potential, these new journals will no longer utilize copyright to restrict access and use of the material they publish. Instead, they will implement copyright and other measures to ensure permanent open access to all published articles. Recognizing that cost is a barrier to access, these new journals will not impose subscription or access fees; rather, they will pursue alternative methods to cover their operational expenses. Numerous alternative funding sources are available for this purpose, including foundations and governments that finance research, universities and laboratories that employ researchers, endowments established by disciplines or institutions, individuals who advocate for open access, profits from the sale of supplementary materials to primary texts, funds generated from the discontinuation of journals that charge traditional subscription or access fees, or even contributions from researchers themselves. It is not necessary to prioritize one solution over another for all disciplines or countries; rather, a creative exploration of alternatives is essential.

Open access to peer-reviewed journal literature is a fundamental objective. Self-archiving (I) and a new generation of open access journals (II) serve as effective methods to achieve this goal. These approaches not only provide direct and efficient pathways to open access but are also readily accessible to researchers, allowing for prompt implementation without the need to wait for market-driven or legal changes. While we support the two strategies outlined, we also advocate for the exploration of additional methods to facilitate the transition from traditional dissemination practices to open access. Emphasizing flexibility, experimentation, and adaptation to local conditions will ensure that progress across diverse contexts is both rapid and sustainable.

The Open Society Institute, a foundation network established by philanthropist George Soros, is dedicated to providing initial support and funding to achieve this objective. The Institute will leverage its resources and influence to promote and extend institutional self-archiving, launch new open-access journals, and facilitate the development of an economically self-sustaining open-access journal system. While the Open Society Institute's commitment and resources are significant, this initiative greatly requires the collaboration and contributions of other organizations.

We invite governments, universities, libraries, journal editors, publishers, foundations, learned societies, professional associations, and individual scholars who share our vision to collaborate with us in our efforts to eliminate barriers to open access and foster a future where research and education can flourish globally.