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Submission Preparation Checklist

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).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Naskah: Journal of Islamic Education is a peer-reviewed journal published twice a year. The journal focuses on Islamic Education studies, including curriculum development, teaching and learning strategies, educational management, and other relevant fields within Islamic education. The journal aims to provide a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to disseminate research-based articles and scholarly works that contribute to the advancement of Islamic education.

The journal accepts original manuscripts that have not been previously published and are not under consideration in other journals. All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer-review process conducted by editors and reviewers. Manuscripts that do not follow the journal guidelines may be rejected without further review.

Manuscripts may be written in English, Arabic, or Indonesian, with a length of approximately 3,000–7,000 words, including tables, figures, references, and appendices. Each manuscript must include an abstract of 100–150 words and three to five keywords.

All submissions must be uploaded through the journal’s online system at the following address: https://darelmahara.org/index.php/elmahara/index. If authors encounter any difficulties during submission, they may contact the editorial office via email.

General Author Guidelines

Authors must register and submit manuscripts through the OJS system. During submission, authors are required to complete metadata, including author information, affiliations, and corresponding author details. Communication regarding manuscripts will be conducted through the system and email.

The manuscript must be written using a standard academic format and prepared according to the journal template. Authors are advised to use the official manuscript template provided by the journal.

Manuscript Structure

Each manuscript should include the following elements: title, author(s) name, affiliation, abstract, keywords, introduction, methodology, results and discussion, conclusion, and references.

The title should be concise and not exceed 12 words. Author names must be written without academic titles. Affiliations must include complete institutional information. The corresponding author must include a valid email address.

Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should provide a clear and concise summary of the study in 100–150 words. It should briefly explain the purpose, method, and main findings of the research. Each manuscript must include three to five keywords separated by semicolons.

Introduction

The introduction should present the background of the study, research problems, objectives, and theoretical framework. Authors should include a brief literature review highlighting previous studies, identifying research gaps, and explaining the novelty of the study. The introduction should end with a clear statement of research objectives.

Method

The methodology section should describe the research design, data collection techniques, research instruments, and data analysis procedures in sufficient detail to allow replication of the study. For qualitative or quantitative research, authors should clearly explain the research approach, participants or data sources, and analytical methods used.

Previously established methods may be cited with appropriate references, while only relevant modifications should be described in detail.

Results and Discussion

The results section should present research findings clearly and concisely without excessive repetition of data. Tables and figures may be used to support the presentation of results.

The discussion section should interpret the results in relation to the research objectives and existing literature. Authors are expected to explain the significance of the findings, compare them with previous studies, and highlight the contribution of the research to the field of Islamic Education.

Authors should avoid repeating results in detail and instead focus on interpretation, implications, and scholarly analysis. Limitations of the study should also be acknowledged.

Conclusion

The conclusion should directly answer the research objectives and summarize the main findings of the study. It should not repeat the abstract or results but instead highlight the contribution of the research, its implications, and possible directions for future research.

Citation Style and References

The journal uses a citation style consistent with Chicago Manual of Style (author-date or full note depending on manuscript type). Authors must ensure consistency between in-text citations and reference list.

All references must be accurate, complete, and include relevant publication details. Authors are responsible for the correctness of all citations.

Review Process

Each manuscript will be reviewed by at least one or two reviewers through a double-blind peer-review process. Editorial decisions are based on reviewer recommendations. Authors will be notified of the review results, including acceptance, revision, or rejection, within an estimated review period.

Submission Guidelines

Authors must register and submit manuscripts through the online submission system. The submission process includes uploading the manuscript file, entering metadata, and uploading supplementary documents if required. The corresponding author will receive confirmation via email and may track the submission status through the OJS system.

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Copyright Notice

By submitting a manuscript to Naskah: Journal of Islamic Education, the author(s) agree to the journal’s copyright and licensing policy. The author(s) confirm that the submitted work is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

License

All articles published in Naskah: Journal of Islamic Education are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license permits anyone to share (copy and redistribute) and adapt (remix, transform, and build upon) the work for any purpose, including commercial use, provided appropriate credit is given to the author(s) and the journal.

Users must provide proper attribution, include a link to the license, and indicate if any changes were made. Attribution must not suggest endorsement by the author(s) or the journal.

Author Warranties

The author(s) warrant that the manuscript is original, written by the stated author(s), and does not contain unlawful content. All co-authors have approved the submission and agree to the journal’s copyright and license terms.

The manuscript does not infringe upon the intellectual property rights of others. Any necessary permissions to use or reproduce third-party materials have been obtained by the author(s).

User and Public Rights

Naskah: Journal of Islamic Education is committed to the open dissemination of scholarly knowledge. In accordance with the CC BY 4.0 license, users are permitted to copy, distribute, display, adapt, and build upon published works for any purpose, provided that proper attribution is given to the author(s) and the journal.

Rights of Authors

Authors retain full copyright of their published works. They have the right to use their articles in future works such as books, lectures, or academic presentations. Authors may reproduce and share their published work, including self-archiving in institutional repositories, personal websites, or academic platforms, provided that a proper citation to the original publication in the journal is included.

Co-Authorship

In the case of multiple authors, the corresponding author confirms that all co-authors have agreed to the submission and to the copyright and licensing terms. The journal communicates only with the corresponding author and is not responsible for internal disputes among authors.

Miscellaneous

The journal reserves the right to edit manuscripts for clarity, style consistency, formatting, spelling, and referencing standards without altering the academic content. Once published, all articles are made freely accessible to the public.

Preprints may be shared prior to submission; however, the Creative Commons license applies only upon official publication in Naskah: Journal of Islamic Education.

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