Author Guidelines

The Journal Islamic Religious Education Research (JIRER) invites the submission of high-quality scholarly manuscripts that align with the journal’s focus on Islamic Religious Education and related disciplines. Authors are expected to follow the guidelines below when preparing and submitting their manuscripts.

  1. Types of Manuscripts

JIRER accepts the following types of scholarly work: Original Research Articles, Critical Literature Reviews, Case Studies, Book Reviews relevant to Islamic education, curriculum, pedagogy, or contemporary Islamic educational issues.

  1. Language

Manuscripts may be written in Indonesian or English. Authors are responsible for ensuring that the language is clear, concise, and free from grammatical and typographical errors.

  1. Manuscript Length

Original Research Articles: 5,000–8,000 words (including abstract, references, tables, and figures), Literature or Book Reviews: 3,000–5,000 words.

  1. Formatting

Use Book Antiqua, size 12 pt, and single spacing. The title should be concise and informative, not exceeding 15 words. The abstract must be written in both English and Indonesian, containing 150–250 words, followed by 3–5 keywords. Standard structure: Introduction (problem, literature Review), Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, References (Structure may be adjusted depending on the type and nature of the manuscript).

  1. Tables and Figures

Tables and Figures should be numbered consecutively and include clear, descriptive titles. If adapted from other sources, proper citation is required.

  1. Citation Style

Citation Style: JIRER uses the APA (American Psychological Association (APA) 6/7th style edition), latest edition.

  1. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the online journal management system provided by JIRER.

Authors must create an account and follow the step-by-step instructions for submission.

A signed declaration of originality must be attached, stating that the manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

  1. Review Process

All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process. Authors will receive constructive feedback from reviewers and must revise the manuscript accordingly. The review process typically takes 1–3 weeks.

  1. Publication Ethics

Authors are expected to adhere to the journal’s ethical policies, which include:

Academic integrity

Proper citation of sources

Avoidance of plagiarism

Transparency in research methods and data

  1. Publication Fees

JIRER does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APCs) or submission fees.

The journal is fully open access and free of charge for both authors and readers.

  1. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their articles.

By submitting to JIRER, authors grant the journal the right to publish and distribute the article under the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) license.

  1. Contact

For further information or inquiries, please contact the JIRER editorial team at: assyariahinstitute@gmail.com.