1. Manuscripts submitted to Khazanah: Journal of Islamic Education and Science must be original scholarly works that have not been previously published or submitted elsewhere. The journal accepts qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies, including field research and comprehensive critical literature reviews.
2. Manuscripts must be written in standard Indonesian or American English (US) using formal academic language.
3. Manuscripts must follow the IMRaD structure, consisting of Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, References, and a Conflict of Interest Statement.
4. Manuscripts should contain 4,000-7,000 words (excluding references, tables, figures, graphs, charts, and appendices). The main body of the manuscript, from the abstract through the conclusion, must contain at least 4,000 words.
5. The title must consist of 12-15 words, written in English, with each major word capitalized. All words in section headings and subheadings must be written in uppercase letters. The title should use Garamond 14 pt (bold), while headings and subheadings should use Garamond 12 pt (bold).
6. The Abstract and Keywords must be provided in both English (United States) and Indonesian, even if the manuscript is written entirely in Indonesian. For manuscripts written entirely in English, only the English abstract and keywords are required. The abstract should be 150-200 words in length, and authors must provide 3-5 keywords that accurately represent the main topics of the manuscript.
7. Manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word, Garamond 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing, and A4 paper size. Paragraphs should use a First Line indent of 1 cm. The abstract should be written in Garamond 11 pt, single-spaced, with no paragraph indentation.
8. The presentation of tables and figures must comply with the following requirements:
- Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Table 2, Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.).
- Each table and figure must include a concise and informative title, accompanied by a source (if applicable) and explanatory notes.
- Every table and figure must be cited in the text before it appears.
- Tables and figures must be of sufficient quality to ensure that all information is clearly legible.
- Tables should be presented in a simple format and avoid excessive use of vertical lines. Formatting must be consistent throughout the manuscript.
- Figures, graphs, diagrams, maps, and illustrations must be of high resolution (minimum 300 dpi).
- Symbols, abbreviations, units, and explanatory notes used in tables or figures must be clearly defined whenever ambiguity may arise.
- If a table or figure is adapted or reproduced from another source, the original source must be fully acknowledged below the table or figure in accordance with APA 7th Edition.
- Tables and figures should be placed appropriately within the manuscript and positioned close to the relevant discussion.
- Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted materials whenever required.
9. All citations must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition in-text citation style. Examples include:
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- Endang and Wibowo (2022)
- (Endang & Wibowo, 2022)
- (Derwing et al., 2002)
For works with three or more authors, use "et al." after the first author's surname.
10. The References section must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition style. At least 90% of the references should be scholarly journal articles, while a maximum of 10% may consist of other sources, such as books, encyclopedia articles, mass media articles, and scholarly websites. References should preferably have been published within the last 10 years, and the manuscript must include at least 25 references.
11. The manuscript's similarity index must comply with the journal's plagiarism policy and must not exceed 25%.
12. All manuscripts are subject to peer review by editors and reviewers according to their areas of expertise. Authors will be given the opportunity to revise their manuscripts based on editorial and reviewer recommendations. Notification of acceptance or rejection will be provided in writing. Manuscripts requiring major revisions must be resubmitted within two weeks, while those requiring minor revisions must be revised within one week.
13. Authors are fully responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted materials, including quotations, software, datasets, figures, tables, or any other materials protected under Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Any legal consequences arising from copyright infringement shall be the sole responsibility of the author.
14. Authors must strictly adhere to the journal's house style, formatting requirements, and editorial policies. Compliance with these guidelines is essential for the manuscript to be considered for acceptance and publication.
15. ETHICAL DECLARATIONS AND AUTHOR STATEMENTS
This section must be completed by the authors before submitting a manuscript to Khazanah: Journal of Islamic Education and Science. Authors must provide accurate statements that reflect the actual circumstances of their research. Remove the instructions in square brackets and select or adapt the statements as appropriate.
1. Author Contributions (CRediT Statement)
This section describes each author's contributions to the research and manuscript preparation based on the roles they actually performed.
Statement format:
First Author: [Conceptualization, Methodology, Data Collection, Formal Analysis, Writing – Original Draft, or other relevant roles].
Second Author: [Roles performed].
Third Author: [Roles performed].
Note: Adjust the names and roles according to each author's actual contributions. Remove any names or roles that are not applicable. For single-author articles, provide only the contributions of the individual author.
2. Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research, analysis, writing, or publication of the article.
Select the appropriate statement:
If there is no conflict of interest:
“The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest related to the research or publication of this article.”
If a conflict of interest exists:
“The authors declare the following conflict of interest: [briefly describe the nature of the conflict]. This conflict is disclosed transparently to maintain the integrity of the research and scholarly publication.”
3. Funding Statement
This section identifies the sources of funding that supported the research and preparation of the article, if applicable.
Select the appropriate statement:
If the research received no external funding:
“This research received no specific grant from any public, commercial, or non-profit funding agency.”
If the research received funding:
“This research was funded by [name of funding institution] through [name of funding program or scheme], under grant or contract number [grant number, if available].”
Note: If the research received institutional support, a grant, or funding from another source, provide accurate and verifiable information.
4. Data Availability Statement
This section describes the availability of the data or research materials supporting the findings of the article. Authors must consider confidentiality, participant privacy, informed consent, and applicable research ethics requirements before sharing data.
Select the appropriate statement:
Data are publicly available:
“The data supporting the findings of this study are publicly available at [repository name and data URL or DOI].”
Data are available upon reasonable request:
“The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request, subject to applicable ethical requirements and data protection considerations.”
Data cannot be shared for ethical or confidentiality reasons:
“The data from this study are not publicly available due to confidentiality, participant privacy, and/or research ethics considerations.”
Literature review without new empirical data collection:
“This study is a literature review based on previously published sources. No new primary empirical data were collected. The sources analyzed are listed in the reference section.”
Note: Use only the statement that accurately reflects the research design and the actual status of the data.
5. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use Disclosure
Authors must disclose the use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools when such use makes a substantive contribution to the preparation or development of the manuscript, in accordance with the journal's AI Use Policy.
Select the appropriate statement:
If AI was used:
“The authors used [name of AI tool or system] for [describe the specific purpose and nature of its use, such as language editing, translation, or preliminary text development]. The use of AI was limited to this purpose. All AI-assisted content was reviewed and verified by the authors. The authors take full responsibility for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and final content of the article.”
If AI was not used:
“The authors declare that no generative AI tools were used to generate or substantially develop the content of this manuscript.”
Note: AI systems cannot be listed as authors or co-authors. Authors remain responsible for the entire content of the article, including material generated or modified with AI assistance. All AI use must be disclosed honestly in accordance with the journal's policy.
Update: 08/06/2026