Author Guideline

Jurnal Tawasut

1. General Information

Jurnal Tawasut publishes original research articles in the fields of Islamic Studies, Islamic Education, Islamic Thought, Social and Religious Studies, and other related disciplines. Submitted manuscripts must be original, have not been published previously, and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

2. Manuscript Language

Manuscripts may be written in English or Indonesian. Every manuscript must include:

  • Abstract in English

  • Abstract in Arabic

  • Keywords

3. Manuscript Length and Formatting

Authors should prepare manuscripts using Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).

General formatting requirements are as follows:

  • Font: Times New Roman

  • Main text size: 12 pt

  • Line spacing: 1.5

  • Text alignment: Justified

  • Paper size: A4

  • Margins: Follow the journal template

  • Use one-column format throughout the manuscript.

4. Title

The article title should:

  • Be concise and informative

  • Not exceed 15 words

  • Use 12 pt, bold, uppercase letters

  • Clearly reflect the content of the manuscript.

5. Author Information

The title page should include:

  • Full name of each author (without academic titles)

  • Department

  • Faculty

  • University

  • City and Country

  • Corresponding author's email address

6. Abstract

Each manuscript must contain:

English Abstract

The abstract should:

  • Consist of 150–200 words

  • Be written in a single paragraph

  • Explain:

    • Research objective

    • Research method

    • Main findings

    • Research implications

  • Font: Times New Roman 10 pt

  • Single spacing

  • Italic style

Arabic Abstract

An Arabic abstract containing the same information as the English abstract is mandatory.

7. Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords.

Keywords should:

  • Represent the main concepts or variables of the study.

  • Be arranged alphabetically.

  • Be separated by semicolons.

8. Manusript Structure

A. Introduction

The introduction should include:

  • Background of the study

  • Research problems

  • Research objectives

  • Literature review

  • Theoretical framework

  • Research methods (briefly introduced)

Authors should not create a separate subsection entitled "Research Method" inside the Introduction.

B. Methods

This section should describe:

  • Research design

  • Research variables

  • Research subjects or participants

  • Research instruments

  • Instrument validity and reliability (where applicable)

  • Data collection procedures

  • Data analysis techniques

The Methods section should comprise approximately 20% of the total manuscript.

C. Results and Discussion

Present:

  • Research findings

  • Data analysis

  • Interpretation of findings

  • Discussion linked with relevant theories and previous studies

Subsections may be added where necessary using bold headings.

D. Conslusion

The conclusion should:

  • Directly answer the research questions

  • Highlight the contribution of the study

  • Present implications and recommendations where appropriate

  • Avoid merely repeating the discussion or summarizing the article

9. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures must:

  • Be cited in the text before they appear.

  • Be placed at the top or bottom of the page (not in the middle).

  • Include clear titles.

  • Follow APA 7th Edition citation style.

Tables

  • Table title placed above the table.

  • Font: Times New Roman 10 pt.

  • Hanging indentation: 1.5 cm.

  • Use only horizontal borders (top, header, and bottom).

  • Do not use vertical borders.

Figures

  • Figures should be clear and of high resolution.

  • Figure captions should be placed below the figure.

  • Every figure must be referred to in the manuscript.

10. Citation Style

Jurnal Tawasut adopts APA 7th Edition referencing style.

Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as:

  • Mendeley

  • Zotero

  • EndNote

All in-text citations and reference lists must comply with APA 7th Edition.

11. References

References should primarily consist of recent scholarly publications.

Examples include:

Journal Article

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages.

Book

Author, A. A. (Year). Book Title. Publisher.

Conference Proceedings

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of paper. In Proceedings Title (pp. xx–xx).

Book Chapter

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of chapter. In Editor (Ed.), Book Title (pp. xx–xx). Publisher.

12. Ethical Statement

Authors must ensure that:

  • The manuscript is original.

  • The manuscript is free from plagiarism.

  • Proper acknowledgement is given to all cited works.

  • Any conflicts of interest are disclosed.

  • Research involving human participants has obtained appropriate ethical approval where required.

13. Submission Checklist

Before submission, authors should ensure that:

✓ The manuscript follows the journal template.

✓ The manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

✓ English and Arabic abstracts are included.

✓ Keywords (3–5) are provided.

✓ Tables and figures follow journal formatting.

✓ References follow APA 7th Edition.

✓ All references cited in the text appear in the reference list.

✓ The corresponding author's email address is provided.