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Author Guidelines

Tasdiruna: International Journal of Islamic Law and Social Transformation

A. General Requirements

Tasdiruna: International Journal of Islamic Law and Social Transformation publishes original research articles and high-quality conceptual papers that focus on the dynamic interaction between Islamic law and contemporary social transformation.

Authors must ensure that:

1. The manuscript has been carefully proofread and is free from grammatical and typographical errors.

2. The manuscript represents original work, with a maximum similarity index of 30%, verified using Turnitin.

3. The manuscript has not been previously published and is not under consideration by another journal.

4. The article is written in English, Indonesian, or Arabic.

5. Authors use the official journal template, which is mandatory for submission.

These author guidelines apply starting from Volume 1, Issue 1 (First Publication Edition).

B. Writing Rules

1. General Formatting

• Maximum length: 20 pages

• Font: Book Antiqua

• Font size: 11 pt

• Line spacing: 1.0

• Paper size: A4

• Text alignment: Justified

The manuscript structure must include the following sections:

• Introduction

• Literature Review

• Research Methods (for empirical research)

• Results

• Discussion

• Conclusion

For conceptual papers, the Research Methods section may be omitted and replaced with a clear explanation of the conceptual framework.

2. Structure of the Manuscript

a. Title

• Maximum 17 words

• Book Antiqua, 18 pt, 1.15 spacing

• Must be concise, specific, and reflect the novelty of the research

b. Author Identity

Include the following information:

• Full name(s) (without academic titles)

• Institutional affiliation

• Corresponding author’s email address

c. Abstract (Mandatory in English)

• Length: 250–350 words

• Book Antiqua, 8 pt

• Single-spaced

• Structured abstract format:

Background
Explain the broader socio-legal context or main legal issue.

Purpose
Clearly state the research objectives.

Methods
Describe the research approach and methodology.

Results
Summarize the key findings of the study.

Implication
Highlight theoretical, practical, or policy implications.

Originality
Explain the unique contribution of the study.

d. Introduction

The introduction must:

• Present the broader socio-legal context

• Identify the core research problem

• Highlight the research gap

• Explain the urgency and scholarly contribution

The section must conclude with:

• Research objectives

• Research questions

Recent international references are mandatory to position the article within global academic discourse.
(Book Antiqua, 11 pt, 1.0 spacing)

e. Literature Review

This section must:

• Present relevant theories and conceptual frameworks

• Discuss prior empirical findings

• Identify limitations of previous studies

• Demonstrate how the present study:

  • Extends,

  • Critiques, or

  • Introduces a new approach

Subsections may be structured as follows:

1. Theory 1 (Bold, Italic, 12 pt)

2. Theory 2

(Book Antiqua, 11 pt, 1.0 spacing)

f. Research Methods

This section must clearly explain:

• Research approach (normative, empirical, socio-legal, comparative, etc.)

• Type of research

• Data sources

• Data collection techniques

• Analytical methods

• Validity and reliability

For qualitative studies, authors must specify whether the research is a:

• Case study

• Ethnography

• Phenomenological study

• Socio-legal research

The methodology must be described transparently to allow replication or verification.
(Book Antiqua, 11 pt, 1.0 spacing)

g. Results and Discussion

RESULTS (Bold, 12 pt)

The Results section must:

• Present findings objectively

• Avoid interpretation

• Be systematic and clearly organized

• Align with the research questions

• Use tables or figures when relevant

Subsections may include:

1. Result 1

2. Result 2

3. Result 3

DISCUSSION (Bold, 12 pt)

The Discussion section must:

• Interpret the findings

• Connect results with existing theories and literature

• Explain the scholarly contribution

• Address unexpected findings

• Highlight novelty and originality

• Discuss research limitations

Subsections may include:

1. Discussion 1

2. Discussion 2

3. Discussion 3

Important Notes:

• Do not repeat the results verbatim.

• Avoid excessive citations.

• Focus on analytical depth and originality.

h. Conclusion

The conclusion must:

• Directly answer the research questions

• Summarize the key findings

• Present:

  • Theoretical implications

  • Practical implications

  • Policy implications

• Suggest directions for future research

i. Acknowledgment (Optional)

This section may be used to acknowledge:

• Funding institutions

• Research assistants

• Academic collaborators who do not qualify as co-authors

j. References

• Must follow APA 7th Edition

• Managed using Mendeley

• At least 80% of references must:

  • Be published within the last 10 years

  • Come from reputable international journals

  • Be indexed in Scopus or Web of Science

This ensures strong, current, and credible theoretical and empirical foundations.

In-text citation example:
(Gil-Garcia & Flores-Zúñiga, 2020)

Reference list example:
Gil-Garcia, J. R., & Flores-Zúñiga, M. Á. (2020). Towards a comprehensive understanding of digital government success. Government Information Quarterly, 37(4), 101518. https://doi.org/xxxxx