Submissions

Author Guidelines

INSTRUCTIONS TO AUTHORS

1. Title
   The title should be concise, specific, keyword-rich, and contextually clear (use Times New Roman font size 12 and bold).

2. Author Information
   The author’s name is written in Times New Roman font size 12 and bold; if there is more than one author, they should be marked with numbers 1, 2, 3, etc., and identified by the corresponding author.

3. Affiliation Information
   Affiliations are written in full without abbreviations and not in bold, followed by the state, and marked with numbers 1, 2, 3, etc., if there is more than one affiliation.

4. Email Information
   Email addresses are written in the order of the authors’ names and not in bold.

5. Abstract
   The abstract must be written in English, in one paragraph (150–250 words), and include background, objectives, research methods, findings, and conclusions. If relevant, the abstract may also mention research limitations, practical implications, and social implications.

6. Keywords
   Keywords consist of 3 to 5 words that best reflect the concepts of the paper and should be separated by semicolons.

7. Introduction
   The introduction presents the fundamental assumptions explaining why the research topic and title need to be addressed. It begins with a general background, followed by data or theories presented per sentence or paragraph, then moves toward a more specific discussion supported by relevant data or theories. The introduction highlights the uniqueness and urgency of the topic and explains why it should be explored. This section fills the research gap by offering a new method from theoretical, empirical, field, or methodological perspectives (Anggraeni & Abdulatif, 2021). It includes the motivation and objectives of the research (e.g., “to understand,” “to evaluate,” “to provide recommendations”). Relevant references should be included to justify the urgency, identify research problems, explore alternative solutions, and explain the chosen solution. The novelty of the research compared to previous studies must be clearly stated. Citations should include the author’s name, year, and page number where applicable. Research problems, objectives, significance, and operational definitions (if any) are written narratively without subheadings.

8. Research Methods
   This section describes the research type and approach, research location, research subjects (for qualitative research), population and sample (for quantitative or experimental research), research procedures, instruments, data collection techniques, data analysis techniques, and data validity techniques. All components must be clearly explained. Formulas used in quantitative research must be described clearly.

9. Results and Discussion
   This section is the core of the article, integrating research findings with relevant theories or previous studies. Authors must interpret the data clearly and thoroughly, explain contributions to knowledge, discuss implications, and compare findings with other studies (Aripin, 2021). Articles should be 5,000–6,000 words, use Times New Roman font size 12, 1.15 line spacing, A4 paper size, and 2.5 cm margins on all sides (Ma’ruf et al., 2024). Foreign terms should be italicized. References must consist of 80% journal articles and 20% books. Citations and formatting of tables and figures must follow the prescribed style.

10. Conclusion
    The conclusion should not repeat theories or restate the discussion. It should summarize the research process and results using different wording and be supported by relevant studies. Implications should be included at the end of the conclusion.

11. Literature
    References are written alphabetically. At least 75% of sources should be from the last five years and 25% from the last ten years. References must follow APA 7th edition style (using tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, etc.).

Book Example:
Ali, H. Z. (2008). Hukum Islam: Pengantar Ilmu Hukum Islam di Indonesia. Jakarta: Sinar Grafika.

Journal Example:
Baidowi, A., & Salehoddin, M. (2020). Strategi Dakwah di Era New Normal. Muttaqien, 2(1), 70–86. https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/3kby9