Author Guidelines

Authors who wish to submit their manuscripts to Fattah Journal of Islamic Banking and Finance (FJIBF) are advised to follow the guidelines below to ensure a smooth review and publication process.

1. Manuscript Submission

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

  • Submissions should be made electronically via the journal’s submission system or designated email address.

2. Language

  • Manuscripts can be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia.

  • Authors are responsible for ensuring the clarity and accuracy of language. English manuscripts should be written in standard academic English.

3. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should be organized as follows:

  • Title (concise and informative)

  • Author(s) name and affiliation (including email and ORCID if available)

  • Abstract (150–250 words)
    The abstract should summarize the objective, methods, results, and conclusion of the study.

  • Keywords (3–5 keywords)

  • Introduction

  • Literature Review (if applicable)

  • Methodology

  • Results and Discussion

  • Conclusion

  • References

4. Formatting Requirements

  • Manuscripts should be typed in A4 size, using 1.5 line spacing, Times New Roman 12 pt, with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.

  • Use headings and subheadings to organize the content clearly.

  • All tables and figures should be numbered and titled appropriately and placed within the text near where they are first cited.

5. Citation and References

  • Use the APA Style (7th Edition) for in-text citations and the reference list.

  • References must be from credible academic sources (journals, books, conference proceedings).

  • At least 50% of references should be from the last 5 years.

6. Plagiarism Policy

  • The journal strictly prohibits plagiarism. All submissions will be screened using plagiarism detection software.

  • Manuscripts with similarity above 20% (excluding references) will be rejected or returned for revision.

7. Review Process

  • All manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process.

  • The review may take 4–8 weeks, depending on the availability of reviewers and the complexity of the topic.

8. Publication Fee

  • There is no submission fee.

  • If applicable, authors will be notified of any article processing charges (APC) after the manuscript is accepted for publication.

9. Copyright and Licensing

  • Published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

  • Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication.