Author Guidelines

Authors intending to submit manuscripts to Fintech: Journal of Islamic Finance are required to adhere to the following guidelines to ensure consistency, quality, and academic integrity.

1. General Requirements

Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Submissions should be written in clear and academic English.
The manuscript must align with the journal’s focus on Islamic finance and financial technology.
All submissions must be made through the journal’s online submission system (OJS).

2. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized in the following order:

Title (concise and informative, maximum 15 words)
Author(s) Information (full name, affiliation, email, and SINTA/ORCID ID if available)
Abstract (150–250 words, in a single paragraph)
Keywords (3–5 relevant keywords)
Introduction (background, research problem, objectives)
Literature Review (theoretical framework and previous studies)
Research Methodology
Results and Discussion
Conclusion (including implications and recommendations)
References
Formatting Guidelines

Manuscripts should be between 5,000–8,000 words.
Use Times New Roman, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
Paper size: A4, with standard margins (2.5 cm on all sides).
Use clear headings and subheadings.
Foreign terms (including Arabic terms) should be italicized.

4. Citation and References

The journal adopts the APA (American Psychological Association) style for citation and references.
All references cited in the text must be listed in the reference section and vice versa.
Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero.
At least 70% of references should be from recent sources (last 5–10 years) and from reputable journals.

5. Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

Tables and figures must be clearly labeled and numbered consecutively.
Each table/figure should include a title and source (if applicable).
Ensure that all visual materials are of high resolution and relevant to the discussion.

6. Ethical Considerations

Authors must comply with the journal’s publication ethics.
Any research involving human participants must include ethical clearance where applicable.
Plagiarism in any form is strictly prohibited.

7. Review and Revision Process

All manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
Authors are required to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers’ comments and submit a response to reviewers.