Author Guidelines

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

Structure of the Manuscript

1. Title

The title should be concise, clear, specific, and informative. The title should not exceed 15 words and should accurately represent the main topic discussed in the article. The title should avoid uncommon abbreviations and clearly reflect the focus of the study.

2. Author Names and Affiliations

The author's name should be written without academic degrees or professional titles. The manuscript should include the author's institutional affiliation, institutional address, and email address.

3. Abstract

The abstract must be written in Indonesian and English. It should consist of one paragraph containing:

  • research background;
  • research objectives;
  • research methodology;
  • main findings;
  • conclusion;
  • keywords (3–5 terms).

The abstract should clearly describe the essence of the article and represent the main arguments and contributions of the research.

4. Introduction

The introduction should provide a systematic explanation of the research background, including:

  • the general context and significance of the research topic;
  • relevant literature review and current developments (state of the art);
  • research gaps or problems addressed by the study;
  • theoretical framework or conceptual foundation;
  • research objectives and contributions.

The introduction should demonstrate the relevance of the study and clearly explain why the research is important. The final paragraph should explicitly state the objectives of the article.

5. Method

The Method section explains the research procedures and strategies used to obtain and analyze data. This section should provide sufficient information to allow readers to understand and evaluate the research process.

The Method section should include:

  • research approach and design;
  • research location and context (if applicable);
  • data sources or research participants;
  • data collection techniques;
  • data analysis procedures;
  • validity, reliability, or trustworthiness strategies (according to the research approach).

For qualitative research, authors should explain the research paradigm, informants, data collection procedures, and analysis techniques. For quantitative research, authors should describe variables, instruments, sampling techniques, and statistical analysis procedures.

6. Results

The Results section presents the findings obtained from the research process. The findings should be presented clearly, systematically, and objectively based on the collected data and analysis.

Results may be presented through descriptive explanations, tables, figures, or other relevant forms. This section should focus on presenting empirical findings that answer the research questions or objectives.

Authors should avoid excessive interpretation, comparison with previous studies, or theoretical discussion in this section. The main purpose of the Results section is to present what was found from the research.

7. Discussion

The Discussion section provides interpretation, analysis, and explanation of the research findings. Authors should critically discuss the results by connecting them with theories, previous studies, and broader issues in Islamic education.

The discussion should address:

  • the relationship between findings and research objectives or questions;
  • scientific interpretation of the major findings;
  • similarities and differences with previous studies;
  • theoretical and practical implications;
  • contribution of the research to the development of Islamic education.

The discussion should provide deeper meaning to the findings rather than simply repeating the results.

8. Conclusion

The Conclusion section should summarize the main findings and provide answers to the research objectives. Conclusions should not merely repeat the results or abstract but should emphasize the contribution and significance of the study.

Authors may also provide recommendations for future research, educational practices, or policy development related to Islamic education.

9. References

The reference list must contain only sources cited in the manuscript. Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

References should primarily consist of high-quality academic sources, with at least 80% derived from journal articles, conference proceedings, or research publications from the last five years.

The writing style of references and citations must follow APA Style 6th Edition consistently.