Pijar Journal of Islamic Economics and Finance (PJIEF)

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Author Guidelines

1. General Provisions & Template Usage
Before submitting a manuscript, authors must read and fully comply with these guidelines. Manuscripts must be written using the journal's Official Template. Formatting errors may result in the manuscript being returned or rejected (Desk Reject) before the review process.
[Click Here to Download the Manuscript Template .Docx]
(Make sure you delete all yellow instructions or guide text in the template before submitting).
2. Manuscript Technical Specifications
• Paper Size: A4 with standard margins (Top, Bottom, Left, Right = 2.54 cm).
• Manuscript Length: Between 7 and 15 pages.
• Font: Times New Roman, Size 12.
• Spacing: Single (Single Spacing / 1.0).
• Paragraph Spacing: Spacing before and after = 0 pt.
• Text Color: Black, except for Sub-Chapter Titles (Headings), which must be blue according to the template format.
• Page Number: Must use the Footer feature $\rightarrow$ Page Number $\rightarrow$ Bottom of Page $\rightarrow$ Style Accent Bar 2.

3. Writing Systematics (Article Structure)
The manuscript must be structured according to the IMRAD (Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion) structure, with the following details:

A. Title and Author Identity
• Article Title: Times New Roman, 16pt, Bold, Left Align. Capitalize Each Word. The title should be concise, provocative, and reflect the essence of Islamic economics/finance research.
• Author Name: Write in full without academic titles. (Times New Roman, 12pt, Bold).
• Affiliation: Include the name of the institution, city/region, country, and email address of the author. (Times New Roman, 11pt).
• Corresponding Author: Mark the corresponding author and ensure the email address listed is active.

B. Abstract and Keywords
• Format: One full paragraph (no bullet points), Italics, Single-spaced. Available in Indonesian and English.
• Content (Max. 150 words): Must contain the essence of the research, including:
1. Background of the Problem/Urgency.
2. Research Objectives.
3. Methods Used.
4. Results/Main Findings.
5. Conclusion.
• Keywords: 3–5 important words or phrases, separated by commas (,).

C. Introduction
This section contains a concise but concise background to the research (Max. 25% of the total manuscript).
• Explain the gap analysis and state of the art (relevant previous research).
• Explain the urgency and novelty of the research in the context of Islamic economics.
• Each reference uses the Body Note technique (Last Name, Year). Example: (Ibrahim, 2023).

D. Method
Explain the research procedure in detail to enable other researchers to replicate the study (Maximum 10% of the total manuscript).
• Include the type of research, population/sample, instruments, time and place, and data analysis techniques.
• Can be divided into sub-chapters without numbering.

E. Results and Discussion
This is the core section of the manuscript (Minimum 40% of the total pages).
• Present the research data concisely (tables/figures may be helpful).
• Conduct an in-depth interpretation. Compare your findings with Islamic economic theory or previous research. Do these findings strengthen or contradict existing theories?

F. Conclusion
• Contains answers to the problem formulation derived from the discussion.
• Written in narrative paragraph form (avoid bullet points).
• Include practical implications or suggestions for the development of the Islamic finance industry.
• Do not repeat sentences from the abstract exactly.

G. References
• Number: Minimum 20 references.
• Quality: 80% of references must come from primary sources (Scientific Journals/Proceedings) published within the last 10 years.
• Citation Style: Must use APA Style (American Psychological Association).
• Reference Management: Authors must use applications such as Mendeley or Zotero to ensure citation accuracy and consistency.

4. Table and Figure Format
Visual objects must be presented neatly and clearly legible.
• Tables:
o Table titles are placed ABOVE the table (centered).

o Use only horizontal lines (Open Table Style), no vertical lines.
o Table content: Times New Roman, size 10, single-spaced.
o Data sources are placed below the table (Left Aligned, size 10).
• Images/Graphs:
o Center Alignment with Inline with Text format.
o Figure titles are placed BELOW the figure (Center Aligned, numbered sequentially).
5. Statement of Responsibility
The contents of published articles are the sole responsibility of the author. PT Pijar Cendekia Nusantara, as the publisher, is not responsible for copyright infringement or inaccurate data submitted by the author.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • This submission meets the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.
  • This submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • All references have been checked for accuracy and completeness.
  • All tables and figures have been numbered and labeled.
  • Permission has been obtained to publish all photos, datasets and other material provided with this submission.

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