Author Guidelines
AL-MAQSAD: Journal of Islamic Studies welcomes original research articles in the field of Islamic Studies. Manuscripts submitted to the journal must not have been published previously nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere.
- Language
Manuscripts may be written in:
- English
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Arabic
Authors are responsible for ensuring the clarity, grammar, and academic quality of the language used.
- Manuscript Preparation
Manuscripts must comply with the following requirements:
- The article should be between 5,000–8,000 words, including references.
- The manuscript must follow the official journal template.
- The file format must be in .doc or .docx.
- The manuscript must include:
- Title
- Author’s name(s) (without academic titles)
- Institutional affiliation
- Email address
- Abstract (150–250 words)
- 3–5 Keywords
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
- References
- Citation and References
- References must follow a consistent citation style as provided in the journal template.
- Authors are encouraged to use reference management software (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero).
- All cited works must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
- Authors should prioritize recent and relevant scholarly sources.
- Originality and Plagiarism
- Manuscripts must be original and free from plagiarism.
- All submissions will be screened using plagiarism detection software.
- Manuscripts with significant similarity or unethical citation practices will be rejected.
- Submission Procedure
All manuscripts must be submitted through the Online Journal System (OJS):
- Register/Login as an Author.
- Click New Submission.
- Upload the manuscript using the journal template.
- Complete all metadata (title, abstract, keywords, etc.).
- Confirm and finish the submission process.
- Review Process
All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process.
The Editor-in-Chief makes the final publication decision based on reviewers’ recommendations.
