Author Guidelines

Al-Muamalat Writing Guidelines

1. General Requirements:

• Plagiarism: The article must be free from any form of plagiarism, with a maximum similarity index of 25%.

• Publication Status: The article must not have been published elsewhere or be under consideration for publication in another journal at the time of submission.

• Formatting: Articles must be written in English (preferred) or Bahasa Indonesia and formatted according to the following specifications:

  • Font: Calibri, size 12

  • Line Spacing: 1.15

  • Paper Size: A4

  • Word Processing Software: Microsoft Word

• Submission Portal: Articles must be submitted through the journal’s official submission portal at Al-Muamalat Submission Portal.

• Template Compliance: Authors are required to prepare their manuscripts and cover letters in strict accordance with the official templates provided by the journal. The manuscript and cover letter templates are available for download below and must be used to ensure uniformity in formatting and structural presentation.

• Al-Muamalat Manuscript Template
• Al-Muamalat Cover Letter Template

2. Article Structure:

Articles should address issues related to Focus and Scope Al-Muamalat. The article should be structured as follows:

1. Title: The Title Must Feature a Concise---specific, keyword-rich, contextually clear, and avoid redundancy

2. Author Information: The names of the authors should be accompanied by their institution names and email addresses, without including academic titles or job positions.

3. Abstract: The abstract must be in both Indonesian and English, written as a single paragraph (150-250 words), covering the background, objectives, research methods, findings, and conclusions. If relevant, the abstract may also mention the limitations of the research, practical implications, and social implications.

4. Keywords: Keywords should consist of 3 to 5 words that best reflect the concepts of the paper. They should be separated by semicolons.

5. Introduction: The introduction should:

   • Provide the background of the topic and highlight its relevance to current issues.

   • Include a literature review to present key theories and studies.

   • Clearly define the purpose of the article and formulate the research problem.

   • Introduce the theoretical framework used to analyze the topic.

6. Research Methods: This section must include:

   • The research design used (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed).

   • The research subjects or population studied.

   • The data collection methods (e.g., interviews, surveys, archival research).

   • Procedures and steps taken during the research.

   • Analysis techniques applied to process the data.

7. Results and Discussion:

   • Results: Present the findings of the research clearly and concisely, supported by adequate data.

   • Discussion: Interpret the findings, answer the research questions, and compare the results with previous research.

   • Use tables and figures to present results when necessary. All tables, graphs, and images should be numbered and properly cited.

   • Avoid raw data presentation; ensure scientific interpretation is provided.

   • Ensure that the results address the initial research problems and hypotheses.

8. Conclusion: The conclusion should:

   • Summarize the key findings of the research.

   • Address the research question(s) without using statistical terms.

   • Offer recommendations based on the findings.

9. References: References should follow the guidelines outlined below.

3. Writing Style:

• The article should be written in Microsoft Word, using A4 paper size.

• Length: The article should be between 5 to 30 pages.

• Font: Calibri, size 12, with 1.15 line spacing.

• Clarity: Write in a formal, clear, and concise manner, avoiding complex jargon unless necessary.

• Title: The title must be specific and effective, clearly conveying the essence of the article.

4. Citation and Referencing Style:

• References must be cited using the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition (Full Note) format. Authors are encouraged to use reference management tools such as Zotero or Mendeley to format citations and manage references.

• Footnotes and bibliography should be formatted using the following specifications:

  • Footnotes: Should be in Garamond font, size 9.

  • Bibliography: Should be in Calibri font, size 12.

• For a comprehensive guide on citation style, please refer to the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition (Full Note).

Example Formats for References:

• Book:

  • Example: Atmasasmita, Romli. Karakter Dan Arah Politik Hukum Dalam Pembangunan Nasional. Bandung: Pidato Purnabakti Fakultas Hukum Universitas Padjadjaran, 2014.

• Journal Article:

  • Example: Kiky Aprianto Naerul, Edwin. "Kebijakan Distribusi Dalam Pembangunan Ekonomi Islam." Jurnal Hukum Islam 14, no. 2 (2016). http://e-journal.iainpekalongan.ac.id/index.php/jhi/article/view/693.

5. Transliteration:

• Articles that include Arabic words must follow the Joint Decree of the Ministry of Religion and the Ministry of Education and Culture No. 158/1987 and No. 0543b/U/1987 for Arabic-to-Latin transliteration. Please refer to the Transliteration Guidelines.

6. Additional Sections:

• Conflict of Interest: Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest that might influence the interpretation of their research. If there are no conflicts of interest, the statement should read: "The authors declare no conflict of interest."

• Funding: Authors must specify any financial support received for the research. If no external funding was received, state: "No funding was received for this research."

• Acknowledgments: Authors should express brief gratitude for any support, such as technical assistance, funding, or contributions from others.

7. Submission Process:

• All manuscripts should be submitted through the official journal portal at Al-Muamalat Submission Portal.

• Detailed submission instructions and formatting guidelines are available on the journal’s website.