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Author Guidelines

1. Submission Foundation and Open Access Policy
Standardizing manuscript preparation is a strategic imperative that ensures the efficiency of the peer-review process and maintains the professional integrity of Jurnal ‘Irfani. By adhering strictly to these guidelines, authors contribute to an optimized editorial workflow that accelerates publication while upholding our rigorous commitment to open-access scholarship.
To ensure technical compatibility with our editorial systems, all authors must acquire the official journal template via Google Docs. You are commanded to follow this specific technical path: navigate to ‘File’ -> ‘Download’ -> ‘Microsoft Word (.docx)’. Submissions that do not utilize this template will be rejected without review.
In alignment with global knowledge-sharing standards, the journal operates under the Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license. This framework is a strategic choice: it balances the author’s right to scholarly credit with the journal's mission to disseminate high-impact research for the public good without commercial barriers. Furthermore, authors must provide a high-quality Indonesian translation (Bahasa Indonesia) of their abstract alongside the English or Arabic version. This bilingual requirement is a strategic tool designed to maximize the impact, citation potential, and discoverability of your research across the burgeoning Southeast Asian scholarly landscape.
Once the submission foundation is secured, authors must implement the following technical layout specifications.

2. Typography, Layout, and Linguistic Standards
Uniform typography is non-negotiable; it preserves the professional aesthetic and ensures the long-term readability of the journal’s digital archive. Consistent formatting enables global researchers to engage with complex arguments without the distraction of inconsistent styles.
Element
Formatting Rule
Main Title / Subtitle
16 pt, Bold, Capitalize Each Word (Title Case)
Body Text
11 pt, 1.0 line spacing, 0 pt paragraph spacing
Italics
Mandatory for all non-English terms, native foreign words, and scientific names
Linguistic precision is paramount. Transliteration of all Arabic terms must comply strictly with the International Journal of Middle East Studies (IJMES) guidelines. Authors are strictly forbidden from employing "custom complex formatting" or non-standard paragraph styles. Manuscripts must maintain a plain text layout to prevent metadata "bloat" during the Open Journal Systems (OJS) harvesting process. Italicization must be applied to all vernacular or non-English terms (e.g., Pesantren, Kiai, Muballigh), not merely scientific nomenclature.
The professional presentation of text serves as the necessary framework for the structural components of the manuscript.

3. Front Matter: Metadata, Abstracts, and Keywords
Accurate metadata and well-crafted abstracts are the primary engines of digital indexing and global discoverability. They function as the digital "storefront" for your research, determining its visibility in scholarly search engines.
  • Author Metadata: Submissions must include the full names of all authors (noted with superscript numbers), specific institutional affiliations, and the email of the Corresponding Author. The affiliation structure must follow the format: Department, University, Country (e.g., Department of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Darussalam Ciamis, Indonesia).
  • Abstract Parameters: Authors must provide a single paragraph of 180–200 words. This abstract must concisely address: (1) Purpose of the study, (2) Methodology, (3) Main findings, and (4) Research novelty.
  • Keyword Criteria: Provide 3–5 specific, highly conceptual terms. Avoid generalities to ensure precise indexing. Authors must provide the direct Indonesian translation (Kata Kunci) for each keyword to maintain indexing consistency.
These preliminary elements provide the necessary context before authors transition into the narrative core of the article.

4. Core Narrative Structure: Introduction and Integrated Discussion
High-impact research demands logical flow and clear scholarly positioning. The Introduction is more than an opening; it is a strategic defense of the study's relevance. It must perform a comprehensive literature review, citing the most relevant investigations from high-reputation journals. This section must explicitly answer two critical questions:
  1. Why is this research question vital to the field?
  2. How does this work specifically address gaps left by previous scholars?
The Introduction should conclude with a brief summary of the methods and a narrative "roadmap" of the subsequent discussion.
Regarding the Discussion, Jurnal ‘Irfani strictly prohibits the separation of "Data" and "Analysis." Authors must integrate original data into the analytical narrative. Submissions that provide raw data descriptions followed by separate analysis sections will be returned for revision.
To maintain structural clarity, headings for subsections must be bold-italic and numbered (e.g., 1.1, 1.2). No third-level headings (e.g., 1.1.1) are permitted. Authors must arrange the discussion in narrative paragraphs; the use of bulleted or numbered lists (1, 2, 3...) within the body text is forbidden. Once the narrative logic is secured, authors must ensure visual data does not disrupt this flow.

5. Visual Data: Tables, Figures, and Illustrations
The editorial board maintains a strong preference for narrative description over excessive visual clutter. Where feasible, authors are commanded to convert illustrations into text-based analytical descriptions.
When visuals are indispensable, they must follow these formatting mandates:
  • Tables: The title must be placed above the table (e.g., "Table I. Title"). All tables must be editable within the document; submitting tables as images is strictly prohibited to comply with OJS plain-text layout requirements.
  • Figures/Pictures: The caption must be placed below the image (e.g., "Picture 1. Title").
While high-resolution source files must be attached to the submission, the primary goal remains a text-heavy, analytically rich manuscript. This focus on clarity extends to the ethical and administrative protections that follow.

6. Ethical Declarations and Administrative Compliance
Publication ethics are the bedrock of scholarly integrity and protect the author's professional reputation. The following declarations are non-negotiable:
  • Acknowledgments: Clearly differentiate between Authorship (those who made substantial contributions to design or data) and Support (individuals providing proofreading, transcribing, or language editing).
  • Competing Interests: The corresponding author must submit a statement on behalf of all authors disclosing any potential conflicts.
  • Author Contributions: Specify if co-authors contributed equally or jointly supervised the work.
  • Funding & Data Availability: Authors are responsible for documenting grants and ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements for data sharing.
  • Disclaimer: Manuscripts must include a statement that the views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of any affiliated agency.
Ethical compliance provides the authority for the research, leading to the final requirements for citation mechanics.

7. Citation Standards and Bibliographic Formatting
Precise citation is the backbone of academic accountability. Jurnal ‘Irfani mandates the use of Turabian 8th Edition (Full Edition) Footnotes. All superscript reference numbers must be placed after punctuation marks.
  • Subsequent Citations: For sources previously cited in full, use the shortened format: (Author's Last Name, Main Title, Page). For example: Abdullah, Multidisiplin, 45.
  • Reference List: The bibliography must be alphabetical and include:
    • Theses: Mention the degree (Master's or Ph.D.) and provide the URL.
    • Websites/Online Media: These must include the URL and the exact "date of access."
  • Arabic Literature: All Arabic sources in the bibliography must be transliterated into Latin characters.
Authors are commanded to perform a final, meticulous review of this checklist. Adherence to these standards is the final requirement before your research can be considered for publication and global dissemination.