Author Guidelines

Multidisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Islamic Discourse (MJCID) welcomes high-quality scholarly manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in contemporary Islamic discourse and related multidisciplinary fields. Authors are expected to carefully follow the guidelines below when preparing and submitting their manuscripts.

1. Manuscript Types

MJCID accepts the following types of manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Systematic or Critical Literature Reviews
  • Conceptual and Theoretical Papers
  • Case Studies
  • Book Reviews (by invitation or prior approval)

Submissions may address, but are not limited to, the following areas:

  • Qur’anic and Hadith Studies
  • Islamic Law (Fiqh) and Legal Reform
  • Islamic Theology (Kalam) and Philosophy
  • Islamic Education and Pedagogy
  • Sufism and Islamic Spirituality
  • Islamic Economics, Finance, and Philanthropy
  • Islamic Political Thought and Governance
  • Anthropology and Sociology of Muslim Societies
  • Contemporary Issues in the Muslim World
  • Interfaith, Cultural, and Global Dialogues in Islam

2. Language

Manuscripts must be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia. Authors whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited prior to submission to ensure clarity and academic quality.

3. Formatting and General Requirements

  • Manuscripts must follow APA Style (7th Edition) for in-text citations and references.
  • Use Times New Roman, font size 12, double-spaced, on A4 paper size.
  • Word count should be between 5,000–8,000 words (excluding references and appendices).
  • All pages must be numbered consecutively.
  • Tables, figures, and illustrations must be clearly labeled and cited within the text.

Structure of the Manuscript:

  • Title (maximum 15 words, concise and informative)
  • Author(s) name, affiliation, ORCID ID (if available), and corresponding author’s email
  • Abstract (150–250 words)
  • 3–5 Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review (if applicable)
  • Methodology
  • Findings and Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgments (optional)
  • References

4. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract must clearly state the research purpose, methodology, principal findings, and main conclusion. If the manuscript is written in Bahasa Indonesia, an English abstract must also be provided.

5. Authorship and Affiliation

All listed authors must have made substantial scholarly contributions to the research and writing process. Full names, institutional affiliations, ORCID IDs (if available), and contact details of the corresponding author must be provided at submission.

6. Originality and Plagiarism Policy

Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal. All submissions will undergo plagiarism screening using similarity detection software. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 20% (excluding references and properly quoted material) may be rejected without further review.

7. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s official online submission system. Authors must register as users before submitting their manuscript. Submissions sent via email will not be processed.

8. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors are expected to revise their manuscripts in accordance with reviewer comments within the specified timeframe. The final decision regarding publication rests with the Editor-in-Chief based on reviewers’ recommendations and editorial evaluation.

9. Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors retain copyright and agree to publish their work under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

10. Ethical Considerations

Authors must adhere to ethical research standards, disclose any potential conflicts of interest, and acknowledge all sources of funding. Research involving human participants must comply with applicable ethical guidelines and institutional review standards.

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in the rejection of the manuscript at any stage of the review or publication process.