Author Guidelines

Comprehensive Guidelines for Article Submission and Writing

The process of submitting an article to a journal is conducted through several structured steps using the Open Journal System (OJS). Authors are expected to carefully follow each stage to ensure a smooth and successful submission

A. Article Submission Procedure

The first step for authors is to create an account as an author through the journal’s official website at:
https://journal.iaincurup.ac.id/index.php/JDK/user/register
During registration, make sure to select the role as Author.

After completing registration, authors can log into the system and begin the submission process by selecting the “New Submission” menu. The system will guide the author through five main stages.

The first stage is the Start section. In this stage, authors must check all required checklists related to the readiness of the manuscript, including originality and compliance with journal policies. Once completed, click Save & Continue.

The second stage is Upload Submission, where the author uploads the manuscript file. The file must be in Microsoft Word format and follow the journal’s formatting requirements. After uploading, proceed to the next step.

The third stage is Enter Metadata. In this section, authors are required to provide complete information about the manuscript, including author details and affiliations. If there are multiple authors, additional authors can be added using the Add Author feature. Authors must also fill in the article title, abstract, keywords, research method, and references in the provided fields.

The fourth stage is Upload Supplementary Files, which is optional. Authors may upload supporting documents such as a cover letter, statement of originality, or other relevant files.

The final stage is Confirmation. Authors should carefully review all submitted information and files. If everything is correct, the submission process can be completed by clicking “Finish Submission.”

B. General Writing Requirements

All submitted articles must follow standard academic writing conventions. The manuscript should adhere to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), Seventh Edition. The use of reference management tools such as Mendeley or Zotero is highly recommended.

The submitted article must be an original work, free from any form of plagiarism, and must not have been previously published in any print or online journal. Authors are required to download the originality statement template (AVAILABLE HERE) and submit it separately along with the manuscript.

In terms of formatting, the manuscript should be typed using Garamond font, size 12, with 1.15 line spacing on A4 paper. The length of the article should range between 5,000 and 7,000 words, including tables, figures, and graphs.

Articles may be written in either Indonesian or English, using proper grammar. For English manuscripts, the use of past tense is generally preferred.

C. Specific Requirements

The article must be based on empirical research, particularly in the field of da’wah and communication.

Because of the "Blind Review" system, the author hoped not to include the name, the name, and address of the institution and email address in the cover of the article. The author's name, the name of the institution, as well as the email address listed at the time of registration on the OJS author. To facilitate communication should include an active mobile number.

The content and systematics of articles written using the format presented in a narrative essay in the form of a paragraph, without numbering in front subtitles, and should include these components:

D. Structure of the Article

The manuscript should be written in a narrative format without numbered subheadings. The required components include:

Title

Tiitle, provided that: a) the title is the formulation of a brief discussion of content, compact, and clear. May use the title of creative and attract readers (maximum 17 words). b) the title is written in English and Indonesian. c) the title is typed in bold, use capital letters for each beginning of a word, except for conjunctions and prepositions.

Author Information
Author details include name (without academic titles), affiliation, email, and contact number. However, this information must not appear in the manuscript to maintain anonymity.

Abstract

Abstract written in English and Indonesian. Abstract is the essence of the subject of the whole article. Abstract written in one paragraph within one space (not exceed 200 words) and 5 keywords. Abstract presented briefly and clearly, it must contain five (5) elements, namely: (1) brief background (if any); (2) the purpose and/or scope of the research; (3) the method used; (4) summary of results/findings; and (5) conclusion/implication.

Keywords

Keywords contain basic words in the study, can be drawn from the research variables, characteristics of the subjects, and the theory of the referenced (minimum three words or combinations of words).

Introduction
The introduction begins briefly (maximum 1 paragraph) with the general background of the study. Then it must contain a State of The Art (a review of literature or previous studies briefly (1-2 paragraphs) with the aim of justifying/corroborating the statement of novelty or significance or scientific contribution or originality of the article, and there must be references to journal articles published in the last 10 years which strengthens the justification for the originality or contribution). Before writing the purpose of the study, there must be a clear and explicit Gap Analysis or statement of gaps (originality) or a statement of the contribution of novelty (novelty statement), or a unique difference between the research and previous studies, also in terms of the importance of the research being conducted; Then, the purpose of the research article is written in a straightforward and clear manner based on the knowledge gap. AVOID sentences like this (Based on this background, the purpose of this study....) (number of pages approximately 20%).

Method

Contains the identification of the variables, the research subjects, research instruments, and methods of research including used data collection techniques and analysis. Explain how the data was obtained, interviews, observations, documentation, or through the distribution of questionnaires/surveys, and so on.(the number of pages approximately 20%).

Results
Shows exposure data analysis, consisted of qualitative and quantitative descriptive analysis. The results should at least contain what/how elements, related to whether the data presented has been processed (not raw data), which is set forth in the form of tables or pictures or other forms such as in-depth interview transcript, and is accompanied by easy-to-understand explanations. Write down the findings or findings, but do not include the discussion here (number of pages approximately 20%).

Discussion
contains an explanation of the results of research associated with the results of previous studies, critically analyzed and linked to relevant recent literature. The discussion section should at least contain (1) the why element, to see the relationship between the results obtained and the basic concepts and/or hypotheses. The discussion made must be supported by real and clear facts; and (2) what else element, related to whether there is conformity or contradiction with the results of other people's researchc(page number approximately 30-40%).

Conclusion and Recommendations
answers from the research objectives written concise, clear, and compact based on the results of research and discussion (approximately 1 page).

References
The reference list must be arranged alphabetically and should primarily include sources published within the last 10 years. A minimum of 15 references is required, with priority given to journal articles.

 

E. Reference Examples

References may include books, journal articles, online sources, and other credible publications, formatted according to APA style.