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Author Guidelines

Bengkel Kata: Journal of Islamic and Multidisciplinary Humanities is a biannual, peer-reviewed journal, focusing on Islamic Studies and multidisciplinary humanities. The journal aims to provide readers with a deeper understanding of Islamic thought, culture, education, law, economy, philosophy, and their interaction with broader humanities, presenting both original research and comprehensive studies through high-quality articles and research reports.

The journal invites scholars, researchers, and experts in all areas of Islamic Studies and Multidisciplinary Humanities. Submitted articles must be original, research-based, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process managed by the Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board, and selected reviewers. Manuscripts failing to comply with formatting, language, or scope requirements will be rejected without review.

General Guidelines

  1. Articles must be original and unpublished.

  2. Manuscripts should be written in English (United States) or Indonesian, using formal academic style.

  3. File format must be Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx); Rich Text Format (RTF) is also acceptable. Other formats (PDF, LaTeX) are not accepted.

  4. Manuscript length: 5,500–8,000 words (10–16 pages including references).

  5. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of citations, grammar, tables, and figures prior to submission.

  6. Authors must revise manuscripts according to the reviewers’ and editors’ recommendations.

  7. Authors must register at the journal’s e-journal portal and complete the submission form before submitting their paper online.

  8. All articles will be reviewed by the Editorial Board.

Manuscript Format

Title & Author Details

  • Title: Garamond 16 pt, bold, uppercase, centered, maximum 12 words.

  • Authors: Names only, without academic degrees. Example: Nama Penulis 1, Nama Penulis 2, Nama Penulis 3.

  • Affiliations: Institution name and country. The corresponding author is indicated with *, and email must be provided.

  • Editorial Dates: Accepted, Approved, Published – filled by the editor.

Abstract & Keywords

  • Abstract: Written in English and Indonesian, Garamond 12 pt, single-spaced, right-aligned, containing:

    • Background (research context & gap)

    • Research objectives (aligned with research questions)

    • Methods

    • Results (general description)

    • Practical and theoretical implications

  • Word count: 150–200 words.

  • Keywords: 3–5 words, relevant to the study, separated by semicolons (English) or commas (Indonesian).

Structure of the Article (IMRaD)

  1. Introduction

    • Present main research topic.

    • Include recent literature (last 10 years).

    • Identify gaps or inconsistencies.

    • State the research problem, objectives, context, and unit of analysis.

    • Provide an overview of article structure.

    • Heading: Garamond 12 bold, uppercase; body: Garamond 12 normal, justified. No bullets/numbering.

  2. Method

    • Describe procedures in detail to ensure reliability and validity.

    • Include research design, population & sample, data collection techniques, instrument development, and analysis methods.

    • For qualitative research, specify researcher involvement, informants, data validation, location, duration, and data exploration procedures.

  3. Results

    • Present findings concisely with sufficient detail to support conclusions.

    • Use tables and figures to enhance clarity (minimum one each).

    • Tables: Header Garamond 12, content Garamond 10, horizontal lines only at top and bottom, source at bottom left.

    • Figures: Caption below, Garamond 11, centered, source cited if external.

  4. Discussion

    • Interpret results according to theoretical framework.

    • Relate findings to previous research (international & national journals, Scopus/Sinta-indexed).

    • Identify contributions, modifications, or new theories.

  5. Conclusion

    • Summarize findings in alignment with research objectives.

    • Number multiple conclusions; optionally add implications or future research directions.

  6. Acknowledgment (Optional)

Citations & References

  • All references must appear in the text and reference list; all in-text citations must correspond to the bibliography.

  • Use APA 7th Edition style; alphabetical order.

  • Suggested reference managers: Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote.

Examples:

Books

  • Muhtadi, A. S. (2012). Komunikasi Dakwah: Teori Pendekatan dan Aplikasi. Bandung: Simbiosa Rekatama Media.

  • Muchtar, K., & Andriani, A. D. (2005). Kampanye Public Relations Digital. Jakarta: Rajawali.

Journal Articles

Conference Proceedings

  • Fatoni, U. (2013). Pemilu 2014 dan Krisis Komunikasi Kelompok Minoritas. In Prosiding Seminar Besar Nasional Komunikasi ISKI, Jakarta: ISKI, 521–528.

Theses/Dissertations

  • Fakhruroji, M. (2014). Agama dalam Pesan Pendek: Mediatisasi dan Komodifikasi Agama dalam SMS Tauhiid. Disertasi, S3 Kajian Budaya dan Media, Universitas Gadjah Mada.

Electronic Sources

  • Komisi Penyiaran Indonesia. (2017). Ekonomi Politik Media Penyiaran. Diakses 30 Agustus 2017, dari http://www.kpi.go.id/

 

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

  1. Naskah ini belum pernah diterbitkan sebelumnya, dan juga tidak sedang dalam pertimbangan jurnal lain (atau penjelasan telah diberikan dalam Komentar kepada Editor).
  2. Berkas pengajuan berupa file dokumen OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, atau WordPerfect.
  3. Jika tersedia, URL untuk referensi telah disertakan.
  4. Teks diketik dengan spasi tunggal; menggunakan font 12 poin; menggunakan huruf miring, bukan garis bawah (kecuali untuk alamat URL); dan semua ilustrasi, gambar, dan tabel ditempatkan di dalam teks pada titik yang sesuai, bukan di akhir.
  5. Teks ini mematuhi persyaratan gaya dan bibliografi yang diuraikan dalam Pedoman Penulis , yang dapat ditemukan di bagian Tentang Jurnal.
  6. Jika mengirimkan naskah ke bagian jurnal yang ditinjau oleh rekan sejawat, petunjuk dalam Memastikan Peninjauan Buta telah diikuti.
 

Copyright Notice

By submitting and publishing with Bengkel Kata: Journal of Islamic and Multidisciplinary Humanities, authors explicitly retain full copyright of their work while granting the journal the exclusive right of first publication. The published work is immediately licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0), which legally allows others to share, adapt, and distribute the work in any form, only with proper acknowledgment of the authors and the journal’s original publication. Authors may legally enter separate, non-exclusive agreements to distribute their work (e.g., institutional repositories or book chapters) as long as the initial publication in this journal is clearly cited. Authors must ensure that the submitted work is completely original, authored solely by the stated individuals, unpublished, and free from unlawful content. Any work that infringes upon the rights of others, contains third-party claims, or lacks necessary permissions for quotations or reproductions from other sources will be rejected outright. Submission of a manuscript constitutes a warranty by the author(s) that all legal and ethical obligations regarding copyright, permissions, and originality are fully satisfied.

 

Privacy Statement

Bengkel Kata: Journal of Islamic and Multidisciplinary Humanities strictly protects the personal information of all users, including authors, reviewers, and readers. Any personal data provided to the journal, such as names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, and contact details, will be used exclusively for the purposes of the journal and will never be disclosed to third parties, sold, or used for commercial purposes.

  1. Purpose of Data Use

    • Personal data is solely used for manuscript submission, peer-review management, editorial communication, and official publication notifications.

    • The journal will not use any personal data for marketing, promotional activities, or purposes outside the scope of academic publishing.

  2. Confidentiality and Anonymity

    • The identities of authors and reviewers are fully protected under the journal’s double-blind peer review policy.

    • Review reports, editorial comments, and communications are strictly confidential and accessible only to editors, reviewers, and relevant personnel directly involved in the review process.

  3. Data Security Measures

    • The journal employs technical, administrative, and procedural safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information.

    • Data storage systems are secured with encryption and controlled access, ensuring privacy throughout submission, review, and publication stages.

  4. Rights and Responsibilities of Users

    • Authors and reviewers have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of their personal data.

    • Any breach or misuse of personal information will be immediately investigated and addressed by the editorial team, and responsible parties will be held accountable.