Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

These Journal of Islam, Media, and Society (JIMS) Author Guidelines provide essential instructions for preparing and submitting manuscripts. Authors are encouraged to carefully review this guideline before submission. By submitting a manuscript, authors agree to comply with the journal’s ethical standards and publication policies.

All published works are licensed under the CC-BY-NC-SA license, allowing others to use, distribute, and adapt the work with proper attribution and for non-commercial purposes.

Before Submission

  • Ensure your manuscript aligns with the journal’s Focus and Scope.
  • Use the official Microsoft Word template for manuscript preparation.
  • Follow publication ethics, authorship, copyright, and referencing standards.
  • Confirm that all authors have approved the manuscript.
  • Authors may include a short academic biography.

Manuscript Submission Overview

Manuscripts should be between 5,000–7,000 words and present original, high-quality research. Submissions must not be previously published or under review elsewhere. All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process to assess their scholarly contribution and relevance.

Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted via the journal’s Open Journal System (OJS). The corresponding author is responsible for managing the submission process and ensuring all co-authors are properly listed and have approved the submission.

Accepted File Format

  • Submit manuscripts in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format.
  • Remove all identifying metadata for blind review.
  • Figures and tables should be embedded within the manuscript.
  • Additional files may be submitted in standard, non-proprietary formats.

Submission Format

JIMS accepts free-format submissions but requires the following sections:

  • Author Information
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Results and Discussion
  • Conclusion (optional)
  • References

Referencing must follow the Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition, full note).

Manuscript Preparation

General Structure

  • Front Section: Title, Authors, Affiliations, Abstract, Keywords
  • Main Section: Introduction, Results and Discussion, Methods (if applicable), Conclusion
  • Back Section: References

All abbreviations and transliterations must be clearly defined at first use. Arabic transliteration should be applied consistently.

Front Sections

  • Title: Concise and relevant (maximum 20 words)
  • Authors: Full names and affiliations, with corresponding author identified
  • Abstract: 200–250 words summarizing background, methods, results, and conclusion
  • Keywords: Three to five relevant keywords

Research Paper Sections

  • Introduction: Research context, objectives, and significance
  • Results and Discussion: Findings, interpretation, and relation to existing studies
  • Conclusion: Optional but recommended for complex discussions

References and Supplementary Materials

  • References must be listed alphabetically
  • Use Chicago style consistently
  • Reference managers such as Mendeley are recommended
  • Supplementary materials should be clearly labeled (e.g., Figure S1)

Figures, Schemes, and Tables

  • Minimum resolution: 300 dpi or 1000 pixels
  • Accepted formats: TIFF, JPEG, EPS, PDF
  • Must be embedded near first citation
  • Include captions and clear labels
  • Color figures are allowed without additional charges

Publication Ethics

Authors must ensure originality, proper citation, and ethical research conduct. Plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate submissions are strictly prohibited. All submissions must comply with international publication ethics standards.

Disclaimer

This guideline is intended exclusively for submissions to the Journal of Islam, Media, and Society (JIMS) and should not be used for other publication purposes.