Author Guidelines

 

Author Guidelines

Jurnal Diskursus Islam

Submission Requirements Overview

We welcome original research articles that align with our focus and scope. Submitted manuscripts must not have been previously published or be under consideration by another journal. All submissions must follow the layout guidelines and structural conventions specified below to enter the formal review cycle.

 

1. General Formatting & Requirements

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Language Medium

Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise academic English or Indonesian.

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File Format Extension

Submissions must be uploaded in Microsoft Word document format (.doc or .docx).

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Article Length Word Count

The manuscript should ideally be between 4,000 to 7,000 words, including references, tables, and figures.

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Typography Layout

Font style follows journal template conventions (Palatino Linotype / Times New Roman, 12pt, 1.5 spacing, A4 page layout with standard margins).

 

2. Structural Organization of the Paper

Title

Should be concise, informative, descriptive, and clearly reflect the core focus of the study (maximum 15 words).

Author Affiliations

Full names of all authors (without titles), institutional affiliations, addresses, countries, and corresponding email addresses must be clearly stated during metadata entry.

Abstract & Keywords

A single paragraph containing a brief summary of the research background, objective, methodology, key findings, and concise conclusions (150–250 words). Followed by 3 to 5 relevant Keywords.

Introduction

Establishes the research context, discusses relevant literature to highlight the gap in current scholarship, presents the academic novelty, and clearly states the objective of the study.

Method

Provides a clear and rigorous description of the research approach, qualitative or quantitative data frameworks, sources of textual narratives, and analytical steps.

Results and Discussion

Presents the analyzed data or thematic discussions clearly. Authors should interpret their findings comprehensively, contextualizing them within existing scholarship and emphasizing theoretical or practical implications.

Conclusion

Synthesizes the core findings, addresses the primary research question, acknowledges potential limitations, and proposes directions for future scholarly investigation.

 

3. Citations and Reference Style

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Reference Style Full Note

Submissions must follow the Chicago Manual of Style (Full Note) formatting guidelines using footnotes.

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Reference Tools Mandatory

The use of digital reference management tools such as Mendeley or Zotero is highly mandatory.

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Source Criteria 80% Primary

At least 80% of references must be primary sources from peer-reviewed scientific journals (last 5–10 years).

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DOI Inclusion Traceability

Registered Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) must be appended to individual entries whenever available.

Manuscript Template

Before uploading your submission, please ensure your document strictly matches our official layout template.

Download Article Template (.docx)
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