Author Guidelines

Manuscript Submission Instructions

Manuscripts submitted to Tarbiyatuna: Journal of Islamic Education must be original works that have not been published previously and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. All manuscripts must be written in English and submitted through the online submission system (OJS) of Tarbiyatuna.

Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format using the official Tarbiyatuna journal template.

If authors experience difficulties during submission, inquiries can be directed to the editorial team through the journal email.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all submitted manuscripts comply with the ethical standards of academic publishing, including originality of the work, proper citation of sources, and transparency in authorship.

Authors are required to:

  • Follow the Tarbiyatuna journal template when preparing the manuscript.

  • Ensure that the manuscript complies with the Author Guidelines of Tarbiyatuna.

  • Use reference management software such as Mendeley for citation and reference formatting with APA Style (7th Edition).

  • Provide accurate information about the author(s), affiliation(s), and email address(es) during submission.

  • Include ORCID ID in their OJS account profile if available.

  • Ensure that the manuscript submitted for peer review follows the double-blind review policy, meaning that author identities must not appear in the manuscript file.

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts submitted to Tarbiyatuna: Journal of Islamic Education must follow the formatting requirements below:

  • Paper size: A4

  • Margin: 3 cm on all sides

  • Line spacing: 1.15

  • Font: Cambria

  • Main text font size: 11 pt

The manuscript length must be between 6,000 and 8,000 words, including references, tables, and figures.

All contents of the manuscript must be submitted in a single file.

Title, Abstract, and Keywords

The title and abstract must appear on the first page of the manuscript.

The title should be:

  • Concise and informative

  • Written in English

  • Maximum 15 words

The abstract must not exceed 250 words and must clearly summarize:

  • Research background

  • Research objectives

  • Methodology

  • Main findings

  • Novelty or originality of the research

  • Implications or recommendations

The abstract must be written in one paragraph.

Below the abstract, authors must include 3–5 keywords that represent the main topics of the article.

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures must be:

  • Numbered consecutively in the order they appear in the text.

  • Placed close to the related discussion in the manuscript.

  • Provided with clear titles and captions.

Tables must include:

  • Table number

  • Descriptive title

  • Clearly labeled rows and columns

Figures or illustrations must be prepared in high quality and ensure that text and symbols remain legible after size reduction.

Each figure must include:

  • Figure number

  • Caption

  • Source (if applicable)

Footnotes and Endnotes

Footnotes should be avoided whenever possible and used only for additional explanations that are not essential to the main text.

If necessary, endnotes should be:

  • Indicated using superscript Arabic numbers

  • Placed at the end of the manuscript

Displayed formulas or tables should not appear in footnotes or endnotes.

Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts submitted to Tarbiyatuna: Journal of Islamic Education must be original works.

Authors must ensure that the manuscript:

  • Has not been published elsewhere

  • Is not under review in another journal

All manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software.

The similarity index must not exceed 20%, excluding references and bibliography.

Manuscripts that exceed the allowed similarity threshold may be rejected before the review process.

Topic of Articles

Tarbiyatuna: Journal of Islamic Education publishes scholarly research related to Islamic education.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

  • History of Islamic Education

  • Islamic Curriculum Development

  • Islamic Educational Management

  • Islamic Philosophy of Education

  • Islamic Educational Psychology

  • Character Education in Islamic Perspective

  • Islamic Pedagogy

  • Contemporary Issues in Islamic Education

The journal welcomes empirical research, conceptual studies, and literature-based research using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method approaches.

Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts submitted to Tarbiyatuna must follow the structure below.

1. Introduction (900–1200 words)

The introduction should provide the background of the research problem and place the study within the broader context of Islamic education studies.

This section must include:

  • Research background supported by empirical data and previous studies

  • Review of relevant literature

  • Identification of the research gap

  • Research objectives

  • Explanation of the novelty of the study

The introduction should clearly explain why the research is important and how it contributes to the development of knowledge in Islamic education.

2. Literature Review (1200–1500 words)

This section discusses the theoretical foundations relevant to the study.

Authors should:

  • Review relevant theories from reputable academic sources

  • Explain key concepts and variables used in the research

  • Show relationships between concepts

  • Develop a conceptual framework

Sources used should mainly come from peer-reviewed journal articles and academic books.

3. Research Methods (700–1000 words)

This section describes the methodology used in the study.

It should include the following subsections:

Research Design

Explanation of the research approach (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods).

Population and Sample

Description of the research population and sampling technique used.

Variable Measurement

Explanation of research variables, indicators, and measurement scales.

Data Collection Procedure

Description of how the data were collected.

Data Analysis Technique

Explanation of the analytical methods used (e.g., SEM-PLS, AMOS, STATA, NVivo, or other relevant methods).

4. Results and Discussion (2500–3000 words)

Results

This section presents the findings of the study objectively.

Results should be presented clearly using:

  • Tables

  • Figures

  • Statistical results

  • Model analysis

The results should directly answer the research questions or hypotheses.

Discussion

The discussion interprets the results and explains their significance.

Authors should:

  • Compare findings with previous studies

  • Explain similarities or differences with earlier research

  • Highlight the theoretical and practical contributions of the study

5. Conclusion (300–400 words)

The conclusion must be written in one paragraph.

It should summarize:

  • Main findings

  • Research contributions

  • Research limitations

  • Suggestions for future research

No new data or citations should appear in this section.

6. Acknowledgment (50–100 words)

This section contains expressions of appreciation to institutions or individuals who contributed to the research.

Authors should also mention funding sources if applicable.

References

All references must follow APA Style (7th Edition).

Authors must:

  • Use Mendeley or other reference management software

  • Arrange references alphabetically

  • Ensure consistency between in-text citations and the reference list

The manuscript must include at least 25–30 references, with:

  • 80% from peer-reviewed journal articles

  • Majority from publications within the last five years

All sources cited in the text must appear in the reference list.