Author Guidelines

A. Types of Manuscripts

  1. Original research articles presenting new theoretical, empirical, or applied findings.
  2. Conceptual papers developing or critically examining concepts, frameworks, or theories relevant to the halal industry and its supporting ecosystem.
  3. Review studies, including systematic literature reviews and bibliometric analyses, that provide a clear research question, transparent method, and meaningful synthesis of the literature.

B. General Submission Requirement

  1. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal at the time of submission.
  2. Similarity must be below 25%, excluding references.
  3. The manuscript must be written in English.
  4. The manuscript length must be 3,000–10,000 words, excluding references.
  5. Authors must ensure that the manuscript fits the journal’s focus and scope and presents a clear contribution to scholarship, practice, or policy.
  6. All authors must approve the submitted version and agree to the submission.
  7. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of data, citations, references, permissions, and statements included in the manuscript.
  8. Priority will be given to manuscripts co-authored with researchers affiliated with institutions outside Indonesia.

C. Manuscript Formating

Prepare the manuscript using the journal template and the following specifications:

  1. Paper size: B5.
  2. Margins: 2.5 cm at the top, bottom, and right, as specified in the template. Check the left margin against the downloadable journal template before submission.
  3. Font: Candara.
  4. Main text: 11 pt, with 1.15 line spacing.
  5. Section headings: Candara, 11 pt, bold.
  6. Table content: Candara, 10 pt.
  7. Article title: Candara, 12 pt, bold, uppercase, centered, and no more than 15 words.
  8. Author names: full names without academic or professional titles.
  9. Affiliations: institution, country, and email address for each author; place these below the article title.
  10. Use the journal template as the primary guide for page layout and section formatting.

D. Manuscripts Structure

1. Title and Author Information

The title must clearly reflect the subject of the manuscript, be written in English, use uppercase letters, and contain no more than 15 words. List each author's full name without academic or professional titles, followed by the relevant institutional affiliation, country, and email address.

2. Abstract and Keywords

Provide an English abstract of 150–250 words. The abstract should briefly present the research background, objective, method, and main findings that answer the research question. Use Candara, 11 pt, single spacing, following the alignment shown in the template. Provide 3–5 keywords, separated by commas. Keywords should represent the principal concepts of the article and help readers locate the paper.

3. Introduction

The introduction should explain the research background and problem, review relevant previous studies, identify the research gap, and clarify the novelty or contribution of the study. It should also state the research objectives, expected outcomes, and scientific significance. Write the introduction in paragraph form without numbering or bullet points.

4. Methodology

Describe the research design and methods sufficiently for readers to understand and assess the study. Depending on the research design, include the type of research, population and sample or research subjects, sampling technique, data sources, data collection procedures, operational definitions of variables, research instruments, and data analysis techniques. For conceptual and review papers, explain the analytical framework or review protocol as applicable.

5. Results and Discussion

Present the findings derived from the study’s data, such as questionnaires, surveys, documents, interviews, observations, experiments, or other relevant sources. Interpret and discuss the findings in relation to the research questions, relevant theories, and previous studies. Explain the contribution and implications of the findings rather than merely repeating the results. Subsections may be used to improve readability.

Tables and figures may be included when they clarify the analysis. Number tables and figures consecutively. Place the table number and title above the table, centered, in Candara 11 pt; use Candara 10 pt for table contents. If a table is adapted from another source, cite the source below the table, aligned to the left. Place the figure number and title below the figure, centered, in Candara 11 pt, with 6 pt spacing above and below. If a figure is adapted from another source, provide the source at the bottom-left of the figure. Ensure that figures are legible, appropriately sized, and use clear colors.

6. Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the answers to the research objectives and highlight the principal findings and contributions. Where relevant, discuss potential applications, practical or policy implications, and recommendations for future research. Write the conclusion in paragraph form without numbering or bullet points.

7. References

Include only sources cited in the manuscript. The reference list must contain at least 20 references. At least 70% of the cited materials should come from journal articles, conference proceedings, or research findings published within the last five years. Arrange references alphabetically by the first author's surname. Format all citations and references according to the APA 7th edition style and use Mendeley or another compatible reference manager to ensure consistency.

E. Citations, References, and Research Integrity

Use APA 7th edition consistently for in-text citations and the reference list. Every source cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and every entry in the reference list must be cited in the text. Authors should verify the accuracy of author names, publication years, titles, journal names, volume and issue numbers, page ranges, and DOI or URL information where applicable.

Authors must ensure that the manuscript represents their own work, properly acknowledges the work of others, and does not contain plagiarism, fabricated data, falsified findings, or misleading citations. Any third-party material reproduced or adapted in tables or figures must be appropriately cited and, where necessary, used with permission.

F. Tables and Figures

  1. Refer to every table and figure in the main text.
  2. Number tables and figures consecutively in the order in which they appear.
  3. Provide concise and informative titles and labels.
  4. Use editable tables where possible rather than inserting tables as images.
  5. Include source notes for material reproduced or adapted from other publications.
  6. Ensure that all visual material remains readable in the B5 page layout.

G. Pre-Submission Checklist

1. The manuscript is written in English and fits the journal’s focus and scope.
2. The manuscript contains 3,000–10,000 words, excluding references.
3. The title is uppercase, centered, bold, and no longer than 15 words.
4. The English abstract contains 150–250 words and is followed by 3–5 keywords.
5. The manuscript follows the required structure and the journal template.
6. All tables and figures are numbered, titled, legible, and cited in the text.
7. The reference list contains at least 20 sources and follows the stated recency requirement.
8. APA 7th edition is applied consistently, preferably using Mendeley or a compatible reference manager.
9. The manuscript is original, and all sources and third-party materials are properly acknowledged.