Author Guidelines

1. Manuscript Submission

  • Manuscripts must be original and not under consideration in any other journal or publication.

  • Submit manuscripts electronically via the journal’s submission system (OJS) in Microsoft Word (.docx) format.

  • Language: English (academic and grammatically correct).

2. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should generally follow the IMRaD structure:

  1. Title Page

    • Clear, concise, and informative.

    • Include full names of authors, institutional affiliations, and corresponding author email.

  2. Abstract and Keywords

    • Abstract: 150–250 words, summarizing purpose, methods, results, and conclusion.

    • Keywords: 3–6 keywords separated by semicolons.

  3. Introduction

    • Background, problem statement, research gap, and objectives.

  4. Methods

    • Describe research design, data sources, and analytical methods.

  5. Results and Discussion

    • Present findings clearly, supported by tables, figures, or charts.

    • Discuss implications and relevance to previous studies.

  6. Conclusion

    • Concise summary of findings and recommendations.

  7. References

    • Follow APA 7th edition or Harvard style consistently.

    • Use reference management tools (Mendeley/Zotero).

    • Minimum 80% from journals within the last 10 years.

3. Formatting Requirements

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)

  • Length: 5,000–8,000 words (including references)

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

  • Spacing: 1.5 lines

  • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides

  • Tables and Figures:

    • Number consecutively (Table 1, Table 2; Figure 1, Figure 2)

    • Include clear titles and sources if applicable.

4. Plagiarism Policy

  • Manuscripts will be checked using Turnitin/iThenticate.

  • Maximum similarity index: 20% (excluding references and quotes).

Article Title; Book Antiqua; Size 14

First Author1*, Second Author2, Third Author3 

Author Affiliation1*

Author Affiliation2

Author Affiliation3

*e-mail corespondence: xxx@yyyy.zzz



Submitted: 13-01-2025

Revised: 15-02-2025

Accepted: 12-02-2025

Abstract: Abstracts must be written in English and Indonesian or other international languages. Abstract is written using the font Book Antiqua 11 with 1 space. Abstract consist of 100-200 words in which the statement of the problem, research question, method and research findings. 

Keywords: (contains special concept) keyword one; keyword two; keyword three (3-7 words/phrases).

Introduction

The introduction is written in Book Antiqua font size 12 with 1 space. The introductory section describes the background of the research problem, literature facts, research gaps, and the purpose of writing. The problem must be clear and requires research to solve the problem. For Arabic writing or fragments of verses from the Qur'an, the Traditional Arabic font size is 16. Foreign language words or phrases are written in italics, while Arabic-Latin transliteration refers to Arabic-Indonesian transliteration according to the SKB 3 Menteri. The body of paper must be elaborated between 4.500 - 6.000 words (maximum) including abstract and references.

The literature review contains descriptions of theories, concepts, findings, and other research materials obtained from reference materials to be used as the basis for research activities. The description in the literature review is directed to develop a clear framework of thinking about solving the problems that have been described in the formulation of the problem.

The literature review shows a “knowledge map” related to the topic of study, provides theories and concepts that can sharpen the analysis and relies on reputable journal articles published no later than the last 10 years and cites articles on “giants”. The end of the literature review also identifies the logical reasons why this research is important.

Method

This method is written in descriptive and should provide a statement regarding the methodology of the research, include the type of research, research approach, a source of data and analysis method. The author should explain the mechanism to analyze the sharia issues. This method as much as possible to give an idea to the reader through the method used, this method is optional, only for an original research article. 

Results and Discussion

The result is a description of the data obtained which is required from the research question. The results must answer the problems that have been raised in the research question. Research results must be clear and concise. Results should summarize scientific findings rather than simply convey detailed data. The discussion is the main part of the article that discusses and analyzes the results of the research using the main theory and other supporting theories, to find novelty from other studies.

 Then, if the data translation requires a table or chart, it can be included in this sub-discussion with an example as follows:

Table Titles

Table 1. Formatting Rules:← 10pt, Book Antiqua

Object

Font

Alignment

Space above

Space below

Title

14pt bold

Centered

0pt

10pt

Author(s)

12pt bold

Centered

10pt

10pt

Addresses

9pt italics

Centered

0pt

0pt

Heading1

12pt bold

Left

12pt

6pt

Heading2

12pt bold

Left

12pt

6pt

Heading3

12pt bold 

Left

12pt

6pt

Body

11pt

Justified

0pt

0pt

Bullet

11pt

Justified

0pt

0pt

Table title

11pt

Centered

10pt

6pt

Figure title

11pt

Centered

3pt

6pt


















Source: ………….. (italic)

Conclusion 

Conclusions should be written briefly. Conclusions must include three elements, namely important research findings, contributions to science, and explanations of research limitations. Do not repeat abstracts or simply list research results. Give scientific consideration to your work and state possible applications and developments. You should suggest further research based on the results of your research. 

Acknowledgement

This is used to appreciate the efforts of associate, who are not registered as co-authors, for their assistance and fund for your research/publication. Provide acknowledgements accordingly. List here those individuals or institutions who gaves help, assistance during the research (e.g., providing grants, laboratory facility, writing assistance or proof reading the article, etc.). In case of the grants, please provide the number and year of the grant received.

References

References of your manuscript must be up to date (in the last of 5 to 10 years and minimum of 30 references that 80% of the references is from primary sources/journal of international repute) and your reference can be accessed by anyone. Authors are responsible for ensuring that the information in each reference is complete and accurate. All references should be cited within the text; otherwise, these references will be automatically removed. 

Citation: Use of a tool such as Mendeley for reference management and formatting, and choose American Phsicological Association (APA) style 7th edition. For examples: (Brechin, 2013; Fadhli & Warman, 2021; Kamali, 2020; Nasution, 2005; Smith, 2011)

Brechin, J. (2013). A Study of the Use of Sharia Law in Religious Arbitration in the United Kingdom and the Concerns That This Raises for Human Rights. Ecclesiastical Law Journal, 15(3), 293–315. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0956618X13000434

Fadhli, A., & Warman, A. B. (2021). ‘Alasan Khawatir’ Pada Penetapan Hukum Dispensasi Kawin Di Pengadilan Agama Batusangkar ‘Reasons for Concern’ on Marriage Dispensation Decisions in Batusangkar Religious Court. Al-Ahwal, 14(2), 146–158. https://doi.org/10.14421/ahwal.2021.14203

Kamali, M. H. (2020). Actualization (Taf’il) of the Higher Purposes (Maqasid) of Shariah. International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies (IAIS).

Nasution, K. (2005). Women’s Right in the Islamic Family Law of Indonesia. Unisia, 28(56), 192–204. https://doi.org/10.20885/unisia.vol28.iss56.art10

Smith, S. C. (2011). Crowdsourcing sharia: Digital fiqh and changing discourses of textual authority, individual reason, and social coercion. Georgetown University.