Submissions

Author Guidelines

ICATT Journal of Islamic Studies, published by the Ikatan Cendekiawan Alumni Timur Tengah, welcomes high-quality manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of Islamic studies through critical and interdisciplinary approaches.

1. General Requirements

• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal.
• Submissions should be written in clear and academic English.
• The manuscript must align with the journal’s focus and scope.
• Authors are fully responsible for the content, accuracy, and integrity of their work.
• All submissions must comply with ethical standards in scholarly publishing.

2. Types of Manuscripts

The journal accepts:

• Original Research Articles
• Review Articles
• Conceptual Papers

3. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be prepared in the following structure:

• Title: Clear and concise, reflecting the content of the paper.
• Author(s) Information: Full name(s), affiliation(s), and email address(es).
• Abstract: 150–250 words, written in English, summarizing the purpose, method, and findings.
• Keywords: 3–5 keywords representing the main topics.
• Introduction: Background, research problem, and objectives.
• Literature Review: Relevant theories and previous studies.
• Methodology: Research design, data collection, and analysis methods.
• Results and Discussion: Findings and their interpretation.
• Conclusion: Summary and implications of the study.
• References: List of cited works.

4. Formatting Guidelines

• Manuscripts should be 5,000–8,000 words in length.
• Use A4 paper size with standard margins.
• Font: Times New Roman, size 12; line spacing 1.5.
• Use a consistent citation and referencing style (APA, Chicago, or another recognized style as specified by the journal).
• All references must be cited in the text and vice versa.

5. Citation and References

• Authors must ensure proper citation of all sources.
• It is recommended to use reference management tools (e.g., Mendeley reference manager, Zotero reference manager).
• References should primarily come from recent and relevant scholarly sources.

6. Plagiarism Policy

• All manuscripts will be checked using plagiarism detection software.
• The similarity index should not exceed 20–25%.
• Manuscripts exceeding the threshold may be rejected or returned for revision.

7. Submission Process

• Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system (OJS).
• Authors should ensure that all required metadata is completed during submission.
• The journal does not charge any article processing fees (APC free).

8. Peer Review Process

• All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
• The review process typically takes 2–6 weeks.
• Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers’ comments.

9. Copyright and Licensing

• Authors retain copyright of their work.
• The journal may apply an open-access license (e.g., Creative Commons) to allow wider dissemination.

10. Final Decision

• The editor makes the final decision on acceptance, revision, or rejection based on reviewers’ recommendations and the manuscript’s quality.