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Author Guidelines Workflow of Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization

Figure: Visual overview of the Author Guidelines and submission workflow

To ensure the highest academic standards and facilitate a seamless publication process, authors are expected to meticulously observe the structural parameters and policies detailed below. Please download and utilize the official documents provided prior to your submission.

Essential Documents	Word Format	PDF Format
Article Template	Download .docx	View PDF
Editorial Template	Download .docx	View PDF
Original Statement	Download .docx	View PDF

No	Guideline Component	Description
1	Manuscript Originality, Exclusivity, and Authorship Responsibility	All manuscripts submitted to *Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization* must constitute original scholarly work produced by the listed author(s). Submissions must not have been previously published in any form, whether in print or electronic media, and must not be under consideration or review by any other journal, publisher, conference proceeding, or academic outlet at the time of submission. By submitting a manuscript, the author(s) formally declare that the work is exclusive to *Senarai* for the duration of the editorial and peer-review process. Any form of simultaneous submission, duplicate publication, self-plagiarism, or unethical reuse of previously published material is considered a serious breach of academic integrity. To ensure transparency and ethical compliance, authors are required to submit a signed Statement of Originality and Ethical Compliance. This document must explicitly confirm that the manuscript contains no plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, or other unethical research and publication practices. The statement must be signed by the Corresponding Author on behalf of all contributing authors and uploaded as a supplementary file during the online submission process.
2	Scope and Academic Focus	*Senarai* is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that publishes original research articles within the interdisciplinary domains of Social and Islamic Studies. The journal particularly encourages critical, historical, textual, conceptual, and empirical studies related to Islamic heritage, civilization, intellectual traditions, and their interaction with social, cultural, political, and contemporary realities. Submitted manuscripts must demonstrate clear relevance to the journal’s scope, strong theoretical engagement with existing scholarship, methodological clarity and rigor, and a meaningful contribution to ongoing academic debates. Manuscripts falling outside the stated scope or lacking scholarly depth may be declined at the initial editorial screening stage.
3	Language Policy, Formatting, and Manuscript Length	Manuscripts may be written in English, Arabic, or Indonesian. Authors submitting manuscripts in Arabic or Indonesian must provide the Title, Abstract, and Keywords in English to ensure international accessibility, indexing, and wider dissemination. All manuscripts must be prepared on A4-sized paper, use single-line spacing, and strictly follow the formatting specifications provided in the official journal template. The total manuscript length must range between 7,000–9,000 words, inclusive of the main text, references, tables, figures, and appendices. Authors are required to use the official template available at: Download Template . Manuscripts that do not comply with formatting requirements may be subject to desk rejection.
4	Article Structure and Organization	Manuscripts must follow a clear and coherent academic structure consisting of: Title: Concise, specific, informative, and not exceeding 15 words. Abstract: 150–250 words in English summarizing background, objectives, methods, findings, and conclusions. Keywords: Three to five relevant keywords in English. Introduction: A comprehensive introduction (approximately 4–5 paragraphs or about 1000 words, without subsections) that establishes the broader academic context and background of the research, provides a critical review of relevant prior scholarship, clearly identifies the specific research gap(s) being addressed, states the research hypothesis (if applicable), and outlines the methodological framework employed. Metodology (optional): A separate Methodology section is optional. Authors may include a distinct Methodology section only when the research design, data collection procedures, analytical framework, or methodological justification require extended explanation that cannot be adequately accommodated within the Introduction section. Literature Review (optional): A standalone Literature Review section should be provided only if the theoretical discussion or scholarly mapping cannot be sufficiently integrated into the Introduction. Body of Article: A detailed and critical analysis and interpretation of the research findings, presented in a structured manner using subchapters. Conclusion: A succinct summary of the major findings and their broader implications. Bibliography: A complete and accurately formatted list of all sources cited within the manuscript.
5	Typography and Proper Naming Conventions	Authors are requested to use Book Type font for the entire manuscript. Special attention should be paid to the spelling of proper names of people should be written as the original. Indonesian names like Soeharto should be written so even though EYD (Ejaan Yang Disempurnakan) rules demand Suharto. However, place names must follow the latest spelling settings. In Bahasa Indonesia, Jambi should be used instead of Djambi or Surabaya instead of Soerabaja. Non-Indonesian words in Bahasa Indonesia article and non-English words in English article must be italicized. At the first use in the article, non-Bahasa Indonesia and non-English words must be enclosed with their meanings.
6	Figures, Tables, Maps, and Visual Materials	If the manuscript includes figures, tables, or maps, these should be uploaded as separate electronic files, numbered consecutively, and explicitly referred to within the main text. The actual figures and tables should not be embedded directly within the manuscript file. Authors should clearly indicate the desired placement of each figure or table within the text. All visual elements must be submitted as high-resolution source files with appropriate captions and sources.
7	Reference Style and Citation Management	The journal strictly applies APA Style. Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote. Manually formatted references are discouraged. Information in the bracket includes the family name of the author, year of publication and the page. Example: (Kuntowijoyo 2005, 102) and (Allen & Donnithorne 1962, 222-3). For reference from printed media or periodical references, the citation format in bodynote is as follow: (Kompas 1978, 2) and (Staatsblad van Nederlandsch Indië 1948, 3). Use a semicolon (;) instead of a comma (,) when the note refers to more than one reference, as follows: (De Locomotief 1921; Tjahaja Timoer 1919). Archive must be placed in footnote as follow: "Opgaaf der bevolking der Moluksche eilanden 1840." National Archief (NA), Den Haag, Ministrie van Kolonialien, inv.nr. 3089. "Joint Communique of Prime Ministers of Burma, Ceylon, India, Indonesia and Pakistan." National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia (ANRI), Jakarta, Archive of Inventory L.N. Palar 1928-1981, No. 289. Please use abbreviation such as NA, ANRI and ISSH for the later footnotes if the passage referred the same institution. Article from electronic media is written as follow: Example: http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2016/12/29/terror-tops-indonesias-security-agenda.html (accessed 10-12-2016). Reference Reference contains all sources that have been referred throughout the article and is organized by category and alphabetical. Example: Unpublished Archives National Archief, Den Haag, The Netherlands Ministrie van Kolonialen Commisariaat voor Indische Zaken Arsip Nasional Republik Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia L.N. Palar 1928-1981 Kabinet Presiden 1950-1959 Magazines and Newspapers De Locomotief. 1921. “Vulcanologie en Vulkaanbewaking.” October 21. Tjahaja Timoer. 1919. “Goenoeng Kloet Meletoes Lagi.” May 21. Journal Article Nordholt, Henk Schulte. 2011. “Indonesia in the 1950s. Nation, Modernity, and the Post-colonial State.” Bijdragen tot de Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde 167 (4): 386-404. Thee Kian Wie. 2005. “Indonesia’s First Affirmative Policy. The ‘Benteng’ Program in the 1950s’, Lembaran Sejarah 8 (2): 33-45. Book Sartono Kartodirdjo. 1973. Protest Movement in Rural Java. Kuala Lumpur: Oxford University Press. Lindsay, Jennifer and Maya H.T. Liem, eds. 2011. Menjadi Ahli Waris Budaya Dunia. Jakarta & Denpasar: KITLV & Pustaka Larasan. Book Chapter Foulcher, Keith. 2011. “Membawa Pulang Dunia. Lalu Lintas Budaya dalam ‘Konfrontasi’ 1954-1960.” In Menjadi Ahli Waris Budaya Dunia, edited by Jennifer Lindsay and Maya H.T. Liem. Jakarta & Denpasar: KITLV & Pustaka Larasan. Disertation and Thesis Dewi Yuliati. 2005. “Dinamika Pergerakan Buruh di Semarang, 1908-1926.” Dissertation, Universitas Gadjah Mada.
8	Online Submission and Submission Procedure	Manuscripts must be submitted in .doc or .docx format via the journal’s Online Submission System. The submission process includes: Start → Upload Submission → Enter Metadata → Upload Supplementary Files → Confirmation. Submissions via email will not be processed.

Reviewers serve as the vital cornerstone of our academic integrity. We cordially request all appointed reviewers to uphold these structured evaluation parameters to maintain the distinction of the journal.

No	Guideline Component	Description
1	Role and Responsibility of Reviewers	Reviewers play a central role in maintaining the academic quality and integrity of *Senarai*. They are expected to evaluate manuscripts objectively, critically, and constructively, providing scholarly feedback that assists authors in improving the clarity, rigor, and contribution of their work. Reviewers must assess the manuscript solely on its academic merit, originality, relevance, and methodological soundness.
2	Confidentiality and Ethical Conduct	All manuscripts received for review are confidential documents. Reviewers must not share, discuss, distribute, or use any part of the manuscript for personal, professional, or academic advantage. The content may not be disclosed to third parties without explicit permission from the Editor-in-Chief. Any breach of confidentiality constitutes a serious ethical violation.
3	Conflict of Interest	Reviewers must declare any potential conflict of interest before accepting a review assignment. Conflicts may arise from personal, institutional, collaborative, or financial relationships with the author(s). If a conflict exists, reviewers are required to decline the invitation to review to preserve the integrity and impartiality of the peer-review process.
4	Scholarly Evaluation Criteria	Reviewers are expected to assess manuscripts based on the following criteria: Originality and contribution to the field Relevance to the journal’s scope Clarity of research objectives and questions Theoretical framework and engagement with relevant literature Methodological rigor and appropriateness Quality of analysis, argumentation, and interpretation Clarity of structure, language, and presentation
5	Constructive and Respectful Feedback	Reviewer comments should be clear, specific, and constructive. Criticism must be expressed in a respectful and professional manner, focusing on improving the manuscript rather than judging the author. Reviewers should avoid personal remarks, discriminatory language, or dismissive statements.
6	Timeliness of Review	Reviewers are expected to complete their evaluations within the agreed review period. If circumstances prevent timely completion, reviewers should promptly inform the editorial office so that alternative arrangements can be made.
7	Recommendation and Decision Support	Reviewers are required to provide a clear recommendation, such as: Accept, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Reject. Recommendations should be supported by well-reasoned arguments and aligned with the detailed review comments submitted to both the editor and the author.

Through dedicated editorial governance, we maintain the prestige and global scholarly impact of the publication. Editors must strictly adhere to these core operational directives in their decision-making processes.

No	Guideline Component	Description
1	Editorial Authority and Responsibility	Editors are fully responsible for managing the editorial workflow, including manuscript screening, reviewer selection, editorial decisions, and final acceptance or rejection. Editorial decisions must be based solely on academic merit, relevance to the journal’s scope, and compliance with ethical publishing standards.
2	Initial Manuscript Screening	Editors must conduct an initial assessment to determine whether a submission meets the journal’s scope, formatting requirements, and minimum scholarly standards. Manuscripts that are clearly outside the scope, violate ethical principles, or fail to meet basic academic quality may be desk-rejected without external review.
3	Peer Review Management	Editors are responsible for selecting qualified peer reviewers with expertise in the relevant field. They must ensure that the review process is fair, impartial, and timely. Editors mediate between authors and reviewers, ensuring that all feedback is constructive and that revisions are adequately addressed before a final decision is made.