Author Guidelines

General Guidelines

• Manuscripts must be written in English or Indonesian and must not have been published or be under consideration for publication elsewhere. The content should be original and free from plagiarism.
• Manuscripts may be in the form of research articles, case studies, or literature reviews.
• Authors are required to register as an author before submitting their manuscripts. The registration and submission guidelines can be found at the end of this page.
• Manuscripts will be published in Jurnal Riset Agama only after undergoing a peer-review process.
• Authors must follow the journal’s manuscript template.

Manuscript Preparation Guidelines

1. Title

• The title should be concise, informative, and not exceed 20 words.
• It should clearly reflect the research problem, method, and main findings.
• The title must not contain uncommon abbreviations.

2. Authors and Affiliations

• Author names should be listed without academic titles or job positions.
• Include the institutional affiliation and email address of each author.

3. Abstract

• The abstract should be a single paragraph of no more than 250 words.
• It should provide a structured summary including:
  1. Background – Briefly introduce the research context and significance.
  2. Objective – State the study's purpose and key research question.
  3. Methods – Outline the methodology or theoretical framework used.
  4. Results – Summarize the main findings.
  5. Conclusion – Highlight key interpretations and recommendations.
• The abstract should be written in both English and Indonesian.

4. Keywords

• Provide 3 to 5 relevant keywords, separated by semicolons (;).
• Keywords should be listed in alphabetical order and represent the main topics of the article.

5. Introduction

• The introduction should:
  • Clearly define the research background, significance, and objectives.
  • Review the state of existing research and highlight key gaps.
  • Present the theoretical framework and main research question.
• The research method should be briefly introduced in this section.
• Citations should follow APA 7th edition style (e.g., Kamba, 2018 or Miller & Josephs, 2009, p. 12).

6. Methods

• This section should describe:
  • The research approach (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method).
  • Participants or subjects, including inclusion/exclusion criteria.
  • Data collection techniques, instruments, and analysis methods.
• If using secondary data or literature review, specify the main sources used.

7. Results

• Results should be supported by relevant data and analysis.
• Tables, figures, and diagrams should be numbered and referred to in the text.
• For quantitative research, statistical results should be presented clearly.

8. Discussion

• The discussion should:
  • Interpret the findings in relation to the research question.
  • Compare results with previous studies and theoretical perspectives.
  • Address implications, limitations, and future research directions.

9. Conclusion

• The conclusion should:
  • Summarize the main research findings.
  • Highlight practical implications and recommendations.
  • Suggest directions for future research.
• Do not simply repeat the abstract or discussion.

10. References

• The reference list should contain only sources cited in the manuscript.
• Authors are required to use reference management software (e.g., Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero) to format citations in APA 7th edition.
• 80% of references should be journal articles published within the last five years.
• The number of references should be at least 15.
• Citation examples:
  • Book: Darmalaksana, W. (2020). Metode Penelitian Kualitatif. Digilib UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung.
  • Journal Article: Anggito, A., & Setiawan, J. (2018). Metodologi Penelitian Kualitatif. Jejak Publisher.
  • Conference Proceedings: Rahmulyani, R. et al. (2019). School Education Journal, 9(4), 322–325.

Manuscript Formatting Requirements

• File format: Manuscripts must be submitted in .doc or .docx format (not PDF).
• Font: Book Antiqua, size 12, single-spaced.
• Margins: Normal (1 inch on all sides).
• Article length: Between 3,000 to 7,500 words.
• Tables and Figures: Must be numbered and captioned.

Plagiarism and Originality Policy

• The manuscript must be original and not previously published.
• The maximum similarity index allowed is 20%, checked via Turnitin.
• Any detected plagiarism will result in immediate rejection or revisions.

Submission Process

1. Register as an Author on the journal’s website.
2. Follow the manuscript template and prepare your article accordingly.
3. Submit the manuscript via the online submission system.
4. The editorial team will conduct initial screening for plagiarism and compliance with journal standards.
5. The manuscript will be sent for double-blind peer review.
6. Authors will receive feedback for revisions (if necessary) before final acceptance.
7. Once accepted, the article will proceed to copyediting, layout, and publication.