Author Guidelines

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Editorial Open for Editorial Board   |   Not Indexed   |   Not Peer Reviewed
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Submission Workflow

Author Guidelines Workflow of Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization
Figure: Visual overview of the Author Guidelines and submission workflow

Author Submission Process: From Preparation to Publication

Authors must complete each stage below in sequence. A submission is considered administratively complete only when the manuscript and all required supporting documents have been uploaded and the submission metadata have been verified.

  1. 1. Preliminary Review of Journal Requirements

    Before preparing a submission, authors must review the journal’s aims and scope, Author Guidelines, publication ethics requirements, article template, and Author Compliance Policy. The Corresponding Author is responsible for ensuring that every co-author understands and accepts these requirements.

  2. 2. Manuscript Preparation

    The article must be prepared using the official journal template, submitted in .doc or .docx format, and written in accordance with the prescribed structure, citation style, language policy, and maximum length of 15,000 words. For double-blind review, the manuscript file must not contain author names, affiliations, email addresses, acknowledgements that disclose identity, or other identifying information.

  3. 3. Preparation of Mandatory Submission Documents

    The Corresponding Author must prepare and upload the following four separate documents:

    • Article Manuscript: the complete anonymized article prepared using the official template.
    • Statement of Originality and Ethical Compliance: a signed declaration confirming originality, exclusive submission, ethical research conduct, absence of plagiarism, and accuracy of the submitted work.
    • Author Identity Form: a separate file containing each author’s full name, institutional affiliation, country, official email address, ORCID or other academic identifier where available, authorship contribution, and designation of the Corresponding Author.
    • Author Compliance Agreement: a signed agreement confirming that all authors accept the journal’s editorial instructions, deadlines, authorship responsibilities, revision requirements, production process, applicable publication obligations, and post-decision provisions.

    The signed statements may be executed by all authors or by the Corresponding Author on behalf of all authors, provided that documented consent has been obtained from every contributor. An incomplete document package may be returned without entering editorial review.

  4. 4. Account Registration and Submission Start

    The Corresponding Author must register or log in to the Online Submission System, select the appropriate journal section, review the submission requirements, and confirm that the manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

  5. 5. Upload of Article and Supporting Documents

    The anonymized article must be uploaded as the primary manuscript or article text. The Statement of Originality and Ethical Compliance, Author Identity Form, and Author Compliance Agreement must be uploaded separately as supplementary or administrative files. File names should clearly identify the document type and should not introduce author identity into the anonymized manuscript.

  6. 6. Entry and Verification of Submission Metadata

    Authors must enter the article title, abstract, keywords, references where required, and complete data for every author. The order, spelling, affiliation, email address, country, and Corresponding Author designation must be consistent with the Author Identity Form. All contributors who meet authorship criteria must be entered before final submission.

  7. 7. Final Review and Submission Confirmation

    Before selecting Finish Submission, the Corresponding Author must verify all uploaded files, metadata, author order, supplementary documents, and declarations. Submission confirmation constitutes formal acknowledgement that the information is accurate and that all authors agree to the journal’s policies.

  8. 8. Administrative and Editorial Screening

    The editorial office verifies the completeness of the manuscript, ethical statement, author identity file, compliance agreement, and metadata. Complete submissions proceed to scope, quality, integrity, and similarity screening. Incomplete or non-compliant submissions may be returned for correction or declined before peer review.

  9. 9. Peer Review, Revision, and Editorial Decision

    Manuscripts that pass editorial screening enter double-blind peer review. When revision is requested, authors must submit the revised manuscript and a point-by-point response within the stated deadline. The Editor evaluates the revision and submits a recommendation to the Editor-in-Chief, who issues the final editorial decision.

  10. 10. Acceptance and Article Processing Charge (APC) Payment

    The APC process begins only after the manuscript has received a formal Accepted decision. Payment has no influence on editorial screening, peer review, or the acceptance decision. The editorial or administrative office will issue an official invoice or payment notice stating the manuscript identity, amount, currency, authorized payment channel, and payment deadline.

    1. Invoice verification: the Corresponding Author verifies the article title, author details, amount, currency, payment destination, and due date.
    2. Payment: payment must be completed through the authorized channel and in accordance with the amount, currency, transaction instructions, and deadline stated in the official notice.
    3. Proof of payment: the Corresponding Author submits valid payment evidence through the designated OJS channel or official editorial contact, accompanied by the manuscript ID and article title.
    4. Verification: the journal verifies the payment and issues confirmation when the transaction has been recorded.
    5. Waiver or reduction: any request must follow the applicable journal policy and is valid only after written approval from the authorized journal representative.

    Payment confirmation allows the accepted manuscript to proceed to production, but does not replace the author’s responsibility to complete copyediting, proofreading, metadata verification, licensing, and other publication requirements.

  11. 11. Production and Publication

    After the APC has been verified, or after an approved waiver or reduction has been formally recorded, the manuscript proceeds to copyediting, layout, author proofreading, final metadata verification, licensing, scheduling, and publication. The article is published only after the editorial office confirms that all financial, administrative, editorial, and production requirements have been fulfilled. Author obligations remain subject to the Author Compliance Policy throughout production and, where applicable, after publication.

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.

Downloadable Documents, Required Forms, and Policies

Document or Policy Available Format Submission Status and Information
Article Template Download .docx  ·  View PDF Required format for the primary article manuscript.
Editorial Template Download .docx  ·  View PDF Reference document for the editorial process.
Statement of Originality and Ethical Compliance Download .docx  ·  View PDF Mandatory signed supplementary document.
Author Identity Form Author-prepared document View required identity information. Mandatory supplementary document.
Author Compliance Agreement Signed author-prepared document Read agreement requirements. Mandatory supplementary document.
Author Compliance Policy Online policy Read the Author Compliance Policy. Mandatory for all authors.

All submitting and contributing authors are required to comply with the journal’s editorial instructions, revision deadlines, production requirements, authorship responsibilities, and other post-submission obligations as stipulated in the Author Compliance Policy.

Author Guidelines

Authors must observe all requirements below before and during submission. Non-compliant manuscripts may be returned or declined at the editorial screening stage.

  1. 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. 2. Scope and Academic Focus
    Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization 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. 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 recommended manuscript length is 7,000–9,000 words. The total manuscript length must not exceed 15,000 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. 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.
    • Methodology (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. 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. 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. 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. 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: Pre-submission Preparation → Start → Upload the Article Manuscript → Upload the Statement of Originality and Ethical Compliance → Upload the Author Identity Form → Upload the Author Compliance Agreement → Enter and Verify Metadata → Confirmation → Editorial Screening → Peer Review and Revision → Editorial Decision → APC Payment after Acceptance → Production and Publication. The four required submission documents must be uploaded as separate files in their appropriate categories. Submissions via email will not be processed.
  9. 9. Author Compliance Policy
    By submitting a manuscript, all authors acknowledge and agree to comply with the journal’s editorial instructions, revision deadlines, authorship requirements, copyediting and production procedures, applicable publication obligations, and formal correspondence. These responsibilities remain binding throughout the editorial process and after an editorial decision, where applicable. Failure to fulfil such obligations will be handled in accordance with the Author Compliance Policy.
  10. 10. APC Payment Following Acceptance
    The journal requests APC payment only after a formal acceptance decision has been issued. The Corresponding Author must follow the official invoice, complete payment through the authorized channel, and submit valid proof of payment within the stated deadline. The manuscript proceeds to production after payment verification or formal approval of an applicable waiver or reduction. APC payment does not influence editorial judgment and does not, by itself, complete the publication process.

Reviewer Guidelines

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.

  1. 1. Role and Responsibility of Reviewers
    Reviewers play a central role in maintaining the academic quality and integrity of Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 clear editorial governance, Senarai: Journal of Islamic Heritage and Civilization maintains a disciplined, transparent, and accountable publication process. Editorial responsibilities are arranged in a layered workflow that moves from technical intake, to scholarly screening, to independent peer review, and then to final editorial decision-making. This structure ensures that every manuscript is handled with care, consistency, confidentiality, and scholarly responsibility.

Editorial Roles and Responsibilities

The responsibilities below are designed to ensure that editorial actions remain consistent, evidence-based, and respectful of authors, reviewers, and readers. Particular attention is given to source integrity, interpretive clarity, citation quality, confidentiality, and responsible handling of culturally or religiously sensitive materials.

  1. 1. Editor-in-Chief
    The Editor-in-Chief holds final editorial authority and is responsible for the journal’s overall direction, publication standards, and ethical oversight. This role ensures that the journal applies its policies consistently and maintains a high level of editorial integrity. The Editor-in-Chief makes the final decision on acceptance, revision, resubmission, or rejection after considering the scholarly screening conducted by the Editor and the reports provided by the Reviewers.

    The role also includes oversight of publication ethics, authorship integrity, conflict-of-interest management, post-publication corrections, expressions of concern, and retractions when needed. The Editor-in-Chief safeguards editorial independence and ensures that all final decisions remain fair, documented, and aligned with the journal’s policies.
  2. 2. Managing Editor
    The Managing Editor serves as the principal coordinator of the editorial workflow and ensures that each manuscript moves through the system in an orderly, timely, and documented manner. Working under the authority of the Editor-in-Chief, the Managing Editor oversees submission intake, administrative routing, revision tracking, production readiness, and communication flow among authors, editors, reviewers, and administrative staff.

    The Managing Editor verifies that the manuscript package is complete from an operational perspective, that the required files are in the correct format, and that the submission is ready to enter editorial screening. The Managing Editor also monitors deadlines, maintains the handoff between workflow stages, ensures that editorial correspondence remains precise and professional, and prepares workflow summaries for the Editor-in-Chief.
  3. 3. Editor
    The Editor is responsible for scholarly screening and peer review management under the authority of the Editor-in-Chief and in close coordination with the Managing Editor. This includes assessing whether the manuscript fits the journal’s scope, evaluating the originality and scholarly relevance of the submission, checking the quality of argumentation, and determining whether the paper is suitable for external review.

    The Editor also coordinates the selection of at least two independent Reviewers, ensures that reviewer invitations are sent to qualified experts without conflicts of interest, and manages the review process through to completion. After receiving reviewer reports, the Editor synthesizes the feedback and prepares a clear editorial recommendation for the Editor-in-Chief.

    The Editor does not make the final decision. The role is to provide scholarly judgment, ensure a fair and double-blind review process, and deliver constructive revision guidance to authors.
  4. 4. Reviewer
    Reviewers provide independent, expert, and confidential assessment of manuscripts assigned to them. Their responsibility is to evaluate the manuscript’s originality, methodological soundness, interpretive clarity, reliability of sources, scholarly contribution, and adherence to the journal’s academic focus.

    Reviewers are expected to deliver objective, evidence-based, and constructive feedback that helps authors improve their work. Reviewers must avoid personal criticism, biased judgment, or any use of the manuscript for personal, institutional, or commercial advantage.

    Reviewers do not communicate directly with authors, do not make editorial decisions, and do not access author identities in the double-blind process. Their role is strictly advisory and scholarly.
  5. 5. Administrative Staff
    Administrative Staff support the technical and documentary side of the editorial process. Their responsibilities include receiving submissions, checking file completeness, confirming metadata accuracy, maintaining correspondence records, preparing publication documents, assisting with issue scheduling, handling archiving tasks, and supporting website updates. This role does not make editorial decisions but ensures that the journal workflow remains orderly, efficient, and traceable.

    Administrative Staff must handle article files, issue records, DOI information, publication dates, web links, and archival materials carefully so that content remains discoverable and accessible over time. They also assist with formal communication, invoice preparation where applicable, production records, and post-publication metadata corrections. Confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism are essential in all administrative work.
  6. 6. Editorial Screening Principles
    All manuscripts undergo editorial screening before external review. Screening is performed by the Editor and focuses on relevance to the journal scope, originality, clarity of argument, integrity of sources, technical completeness, and ethical suitability. Submissions that clearly fall outside the journal’s publication focus, contain serious ethical concerns, or do not meet basic scholarly standards may be declined at this stage.

    Screening also assesses whether the manuscript treats evidence responsibly, avoids unsupported claims, respects cultural and religious sensitivity, and offers a meaningful scholarly contribution. This stage protects the integrity of the review process and ensures that only suitable manuscripts are sent for expert evaluation.
  7. 7. Editorial Confidentiality
    The Editor-in-Chief, Managing Editor, Editor, Reviewers, and Administrative Staff must preserve confidentiality throughout the editorial process. Submitted manuscripts, reviewer identities, review reports, correspondence, and internal decisions may not be disclosed to unauthorized individuals. Confidential information may only be shared when necessary for the editorial workflow and only with persons directly involved in manuscript handling.

    Confidentiality protects author rights, reviewer independence, and the trust placed in the journal. It also applies to unpublished materials, internal decisions, and all documents exchanged during manuscript handling and production.
  8. 8. Editorial Ethics and Integrity
    The editorial team must uphold publication ethics in every stage of the editorial process. This includes fair treatment of authors, impartial handling of manuscripts, responsible communication, clear disclosure of conflicts of interest, and proper management of concerns involving plagiarism, fabricated references, misleading citations, duplicate publication, or inappropriate use of AI tools.

    When ethical concerns arise, the Editor-in-Chief, supported by the Managing Editor and Editor, should act promptly, document the case carefully, and follow the journal’s ethical and malpractice procedures. Decisions must remain evidence-based and consistent with journal policy, with corrections, clarifications, expressions of concern, or retractions issued when required to preserve the integrity of the scholarly record.
  9. 9. Editorial Decision-Making
    After the review process is completed, the Editor prepares a recommendation based on reviewer reports and the scholarly quality of the manuscript. The recommendation is then forwarded to the Editor-in-Chief, who holds the final authority to issue the editorial decision. The Managing Editor communicates the decision to the author and ensures that the process is documented properly.

    Decisions are categorized into: Accepted as is, Accepted with Minor Revisions, Accepted with Major Revisions, Resubmit for Review, and Rejected. The final decision is always based on scholarly merit, ethical compliance, and alignment with journal scope.
  10. 10. Post-Decision Workflow
    Following the final editorial decision, the manuscript proceeds into one of the designated pathways below: revision, rejection, or acceptance. For revision decisions, the author must submit a revised manuscript together with a response document that addresses reviewer and editor comments point by point. The Editor verifies whether the concerns have been adequately resolved and may, when necessary, return major revisions to the original Reviewers for a second round of evaluation.

    If the manuscript is rejected, the workflow concludes and the Managing Editor informs the author of the outcome. If the manuscript is accepted, the administrative office issues the applicable APC invoice or payment notice. After payment has been verified, or an approved waiver or reduction has been formally recorded, the manuscript proceeds to production coordination and publication handling in accordance with the journal’s production workflow.

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to verify their submission's compliance with all of the following items. Submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines may be returned to authors.

  • Originality & Exclusivity The submission has not been previously published, nor is it currently under consideration or review by another journal or conference.
  • File Format & Template The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx), or RTF document file format and strictly follows the official journal template.
  • Word Count & Language The manuscript normally contains 7,000–9,000 words and does not exceed 15,000 words. If written in Arabic or Indonesian, the Title, Abstract (150-250 words), and Keywords have been provided in English.
  • Reference Style The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines (APA Style), and reference management software (Mendeley, Zotero, etc.) has been used.
  • Ethical Compliance The signed Statement of Originality and Ethical Compliance is ready to be uploaded as a supplementary file during the submission process.
  • Figures & Tables All illustrations, figures, and tables are placed appropriately within the text (or indicated clearly) and are submitted as high-resolution files if required.
  • Author Identity Form A separate Author Identity Form has been prepared with complete and accurate information for every author, including affiliation, country, email address, academic identifier where available, contribution, author order, and Corresponding Author designation.
  • Author Compliance Agreement The signed Author Compliance Agreement is ready for upload, and all authors have read and agreed to comply with the Author Compliance Policy, including editorial, revision, authorship, production, and post-decision obligations.