Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

To follow our journal submission format, please follow the template from this journal.

The Hulonthalo Journal of Islamic Studies (HJIS) implements a strict plagiarism screening policy. We use Turnitin's anti-plagiarism software to verify the authenticity of all submitted manuscripts.

Please note: All submitted manuscripts will go through a similarity check. Manuscripts with an equality score of more than 25% will be automatically rejected.

Guidelines for Drafting

Article Type

Original Article: This includes population-based surveys, program evaluations, impact assessment studies, randomized controlled trials, intervention studies, screening studies and diagnostic trials, outcome studies, cost-effectiveness analysis, meta-analyses, systematic reviews, and case-control studies.

Original articles should be organized under the following headings: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review (optional), Research Methods, Results and Discussions, References, Tables, and Image Captions.

Review Articles: This article is generally written at the invitation of individuals who have expertise in their field. However, unsolicited review articles will be considered based on their quality. A brief summary of the author's work or area of expertise should be included in the post.

Brief Research Article: This article is a concise original report or viewpoint on current topics in the field of Islamic Religious Education Studies. With a maximum of 5 authors.

General Admission Criteria

  1. This manuscript contributes to the development of scientific knowledge.
  2. Apply a good methodology and provide enough detail to be reproducible.
  3. Conclusions are based on reliable data.
  4. It's short, clearly written, and easy to understand.

Manuscript Format

The manuscript must be uploaded to the journal system and must consist of Indonesian and English Titles, Authors, Affiliations, Abstracts, Keywords, Introduction, Methods, and Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments (Optional), and References.

Heading

The title of the article should be written concisely and clearly, and accurately reflect the main content of the manuscript. [Use Candara font, size 16 pt, bold, single space, and paragraph settings: Before: 12 pt and After: 12 pt. Titles should not use capital letters at all and should avoid using abbreviations or acronyms that are uncommon.

Authors

The manuscript contains the names of the lead authors and co-authors with the full names of the authors and co-authors (without abbreviations), a list of affiliates, and only one email for correspondence.

Abstract

The abstract must be written in two languages: Indonesian and English, using Cambria 10 pt, single spaces, and paragraph settings: Before 0 pt, After 0 pt. The length of the abstract should be between 150 and 200 words. Both abstract versions must be filled in, including for articles written in English. Indonesian abstracts must be written in formal language in accordance with the standard Indonesian spelling rules. The abstract use of quotations, abbreviations, and mathematical formulas should be avoided. The abstract should present the background, objectives, methods, main results, and conclusions of the research in a concise manner.

Keywords

Immediately after the abstract, include a list of 3 to 5 keywords or phrases that represent the core topic of your article. Keywords should be written in English, arranged alphabetically, and separated by commas. Avoid using general, plural, or compound terms (such as "and", "from", etc.). Use only general abbreviations if necessary. The selected keywords will be used for indexing purposes and to increase the visibility of articles in academic databases.

Introduction

The introduction should be structured systematically and include the following components: general background, formulation of the problem or hypothesis (if any), and the purpose of the article. A previous state of the art literature review, which is the basis for establishing the novelty of an article, can be integrated in the Introduction or presented in a separate subsection entitled Literature Review. Authors are given the flexibility to choose the format that best suits their research approach and scientific presentation. Citations in the manuscript must follow the 7th edition of the APA body-note style, for example: (Hakeu et al., 2021), (Ridwan & Uznul, 2025; Scott, 2015; Rizky, 2020). All references cited should be listed in the references section and recommended to be managed using reference management software such as Mendeley. The Introduction section should be written in Cambrian letters, size 12 pt, single spaces (Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt, Line Spacing: Single), and alignment aligned right and left.

 

Research and Method

This section should describe the research methods used to address the problem, including its analytical approach. Describe the process systematically and clearly to allow for reproducibility. Only the main tools for analysis or characterization need to be listed; general things can be omitted. The author should mention the location of the study, the details of the respondents (if any), and the data collection and analysis techniques. Commonly used methods should be cited, not fully explained. Write the procedure using declarative sentences. The image must include a caption below the image. Use Candara 12 pt, single space, Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt, and align the right and left alignments.

Results and Discussions

This section presents the findings of his research and his scientific interpretation in a clear and structured manner. The data must be processed and explained logically, supported by relevant literature, and must answer the research question or hypothesis. Authors are encouraged to compare their findings with previous research to highlight the article's contributions. Avoid presenting raw data; Focus on meaningful analysis.

The manuscript can be written in Indonesian, maximum 20 pages, using A4 size paper, 3 cm margins on all sides, Cambria 12 pt, single spaces (Before: 0 pt, After: 0 pt), and right-left alignment. Foreign terms in Indonesian script must be italicized. Tables and images should appear as soon as they are mentioned in the text, not at the end. The table title is placed at the top, and the image caption is at the bottom. Don't use vertical lines in a table.

The mathematical formula should be placed on a separate line, followed by a brief explanation. Direct quotes should be included in quotation marks and include quotes. Long citations (more than 40 words) must be hanging and written without quotation marks.

Conclusions

The conclusion serves to summarize concisely and clearly the main findings of the research that directly answer the questions, objectives, or research hypotheses that have been described earlier. This section is not intended to repeat the entire discussion, but rather to highlight the core scientific contributions made from the research process. The authors are expected to formulate conclusions in a concise yet comprehensive manner, reflecting the main contributions of the research. If needed, the final part of the conclusion may include practical implications, recommendations for scientific development, or suggestions for further research related to the topic or idea raised in the article.

Acknowledgment (Optional)

This section is intended to convey appreciation to those who have contributed to the conduct of research, such as financial support from institutions, technical assistance, or other forms of support from individuals or organizations. Acknowledgments are optional and must be placed before the bibliography section.

References

All sources cited in the body of the manuscript must be listed in full in the references section. The reference list should mainly consist of primary sources, such as scientific journal articles, with a proportion of at least 80% of the total references. In addition, the cited sources are recommended to be relevant and published within the last ten (10) years to ensure scientific novelty and relevance of the research. Each manuscript must include at least 35 references. In-text citations and reference lists should be formatted consistently using the reference style of the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th edition. To facilitate citation and reference management, authors are encouraged to use reference management tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, or Reference Manager.