Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

These Journal of Religion and Media Studies (JRMS) Author Guidelines provide essential instructions for preparing and submitting manuscripts. Authors are encouraged to carefully review these guidelines prior to 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 related to religion and media studies. Submissions must not be previously published or under review elsewhere. All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process to evaluate 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 and ensuring that 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

JRMS accepts free-format submissions but requires the following components:

  • 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 must be defined at first use. Terminologies related to religion, media, and culture should be used consistently throughout the manuscript.

Front Sections

  • Title: Concise, 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 engagement with existing scholarship
  • 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 Religion and Media Studies (JRMS). It should not be used for other publication purposes.