As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
Author Guidelines
1. General Information
The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
Articles can include field/literature-based research, conceptual papers, methodological studies, or theoretical critiques in the fields of social science, education, management, and Islamic studies.
Manuscripts should be written in English or Arabic, typed in Garamond 12 pt, A4 size paper, 3 cm margins on all sides, 1.5 line spacing, and single-column format.
Recommended length: 5,000–8,000 words.
2. Manuscript Structure
Manuscripts must follow this structure:
Title: Clear, specific, and representative of the study variables. Avoid uncommon abbreviations.
Author(s) & Affiliation(s): Full names, institutional affiliations (including university, and country), and email addresses. Ensure consistency between OJS data and manuscript.
Abstract (in English): Around 200–250 words, one paragraph, no indentation, 12 pt font. Follow this structure (without headings):
Background & objective
Method
Main findings
Implication
Keywords: Consists of 5–6 relevant words or phrases - Represents core concepts, supports indexing - Avoids general/vague terms
Introduction: Should include:
Current research issue
Researcher’s response and relevant theory
Literature review with gap identification
Justification of novelty (state of the art)
Research aim clearly stated
Methods: Provide sufficient detail to allow replication, including:
Research type and design
Participants and sampling
Instruments and data collection
Data analysis techniques
Research timeline and location
Results: Presented systematically with tables/figures. Highlight major and minor findings. Include anomalies (if applicable). Results and discussion must be separated.
Discussion: Interpret findings, compare with literature, emphasize theoretical or practical contributions, and acknowledge study limitations.
Conclusion: Summarize major findings, scientific contributions, and future recommendations. Avoid repetition and bullet points.
References:
Minimum of 20 references
At least 80% from reputable journals (Scopus/WoS/SINTA 1)
Before submitting your manuscript, we strongly recommend that you conduct a self-evaluation using the assessment instrument provided, to facilitate a more efficient and timely peer-review process.
Pre-Evaluation Criteria
Score
Title: - Clear, specific, and reflects the main variables and study scope- No more than 15 words, no uncommon abbreviations- Includes main keywords.
5
Abstract: - Includes: (1) Background/problem; (2) Objective; (3) Methodology; (4) Main findings; (5) Implications/conclusions- Concise and informative- Maximum 250 words.
5
Keywords: - Consists of 5–6 relevant words or phrases- Represents core concepts, supports indexing- Avoids general/vague terms.
5
Introduction: - Presents relevant, contextual research issues- Includes recent literature review (Scopus/WoS/SINTA 1–2)- Identifies research gap and state of the art- Explicitly states the novelty/contribution- Clearly defines research objectives.
15
Methods: - Describes type and design of research clearly- Explains participants and sampling techniques- Instruments are valid and reliable- Data analysis aligns with research objectives- Ethical procedures and implementation are included- Includes research time and location.
10
Results: - Main findings presented clearly and systematically- Visuals (tables/figures) are clear and informative- Negative or anomalous data included (if any)- Does not mix with discussion section.
20
Discussion: - Interprets findings using theory and literature- Critically compares with previous studies- Shows scientific and practical contributions- Transparently presents research limitations.
20
Conclusion: - Summarizes key findings and answers objectives- States scientific contribution- Provides recommendations for future research/practice.
10
References: - ≥80% from reputable journals (Scopus Q1–Q3, WoS, SINTA 1)- Published within the last 10 years- Uses reference manager (Mendeley)- Follows APA 7th Edition- At least 20 references, each with DOI or accessible link.
10
Total score
100
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