Instructions for Authors

Utkarsha: Journal of Interdisciplinary Islamic Studies invites authors to submit manuscripts that contribute to the development of Interdisciplinary Islamic Studies. To ensure a smooth review process, authors are requested to follow these guidelines carefully.

1. General Requirements

• Manuscripts must be original, have not been published previously, and are not currently under consideration by another journal.
• The journal accepts manuscripts in Indonesian, Arabic, and English. Manuscripts should be written clearly and concisely.
• Submissions must be made through the journal's online submission system.
• The similarity index should be within acceptable academic limits after excluding references.

2. Manuscript Categories

The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:

• Original Research Articles: Full-length reports of innovative or empirical library and field research.
• Conceptual Papers: Articles that develop new theories or frameworks in Interdisciplinary Islamic Studies.
• Case Studies: In-depth analysis of specific Islamic, educational, social, or legal contexts.
• Literature Reviews: Critical reviews of existing literature in relevant fields.

3. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should generally follow the IMRaD structure (Introduction, Method, Result, and Discussion) for empirical research, or an appropriate structure for library research:

• Title: Concise and informative (max 15 words).
• Abstract: A single paragraph (200-250 words) summarizing background, objectives, methodology, results, and conclusion.
• Keywords: 3 to 5 keywords for indexing purposes.
• Introduction: State background, research gap, and objectives clearly.
• Methodology: Describe research design, data sources, and analysis techniques.
• Results and Discussion: Present findings clearly and discuss their implications in relation to previous research.
• Conclusion: Summary of findings, limitations, and suggestions for future research.
• References: Use APA Style (7th Edition) for citations and references.

4. Ethical Standards

The journal upholds high ethical standards. Authors must ensure:

• Proper acknowledgment of sources and contributors.
• Disclosure of any potential conflicts of interest.
• Compliance with applicable research ethics guidelines (where relevant).

5. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

Based on the current journal policy, the article processing charges are as follows:

• Submission: Rp. 0,-
• Publication: Rp. 150,000,-
• Other Fees: Please specify if any additional charges apply.