Author Guidelines

Al-Bahr: Journal of Sharia Economics and Islamic Finance accepts scientific articles resulting from research and academic studies that are relevant to the study of Sharia Economics, Sharia Banking, Sharia Finance, Sharia Accounting, Sharia Business, Zakat, Infaq, Sedekah, and Waqf, by encouraging research that is critical, applicable, contextual, and relevant to the development of Islamic economics and finance.

Authors are required to follow the writing guidelines and use the article template provided by the journal.

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1. General Provisions

Manuscripts submitted to Al-Bahr: Journal of Sharia Economics and Islamic Finance must meet the following requirements:

The manuscript is an original scientific work and has never been published in another journal.
The manuscript is not currently under review or publication in another journal.
Articles must be in accordance with the focus and scope of Al-Bahr: Journal of Sharia Economics and Islamic Finance.
Article length ranges from 5,000–8,000 words.
Manuscripts are written using Cambria 12 pt and follow the format in the journal template.
Articles must be structured systematically, logically, and have a clear academic contribution.
Authors are required to use relevant and up-to-date scientific references.
Articles must use the Turabian 9th Edition citation system – Notes-Bibliography System (Full Note).
Reference management is recommended using Mendeley or Zotero.
Articles must include at least 30 reference sources.

2. Article Title

The article title must be:

Consists of 10–15 words
Concise, informative, and reflects the substance of the research
Written in bold
Do not use a period at the end of the title.
Contains the main variables, concepts, objects, or research issues
Using relevant keywords
Avoid unnecessary words such as“Study of...” or “Analysis of...”
Avoiding uncommon abbreviations
Avoid figurative or metaphorical language
do not include the research location if it has no substantive relevance to the research.

The title should allow the reader to understand the main focus of the article without reading the entire text.

3. Author Information

The author's name is written without an academic title and is listed directly below the article title.

Author information should include:

Mama is a complete writer;
Affiliation/institution;
City and country;
Email address;
Corresponding author information.

If an article is written by more than one author, each author should be given a corresponding affiliation number.

Example:

Abdillah Nurul Bahri¹, Muhamad Takrip², Anis Ma’rifatul Mustofiyah³

¹Walisongo State Islamic University, Semarang, Indonesia
²Raden Fatah State Islamic University, Palembang, Indonesia
³Raden Fatah State Islamic University Palembang, Indonesia

Corresponding Author:
email@institution.ac.id

The author information format follows the structure contained in the Al-Bahr: Journal of Sharia Economics and Islamic Finance template.

4. Abstract

Each article must have an abstract in Indonesian and English.

The abstract must:

Consists of 150–250 words;
Written in one paragraph;
Written concisely and informatively;
Do not use subtitles;
Do not use footnotes;
Does not include citations;
Avoid unexplained abbreviations.

The abstract must contain at least:

Background or research problem;
Research purposes;
Research methods;
Main findings;
Conclusion;
Research implications if relevant.

The abstract should be understandable independently without reading the entire article.

5. Keywords

Each article must include 3–5 keywords.

Keywords must be:

Relevant to the topic of the article;
Represents the main concept of the research;
Assisting in the article indexing process;
Separated using a semicolon (;).

Example:

Keywords:Islamic Studies; Religious Moderation; Muslim Society; Da'wah; Contemporary Islam

The Al-Bahr: Journal of Sharia Economics and Islamic Finance template requirements specify 3–5 relevant keywords separated by semicolons.

6. Article Structure

Articles should be structured using the following structure:

A. Introduction

B. Methods

C. Results and Discussions

D. Conclusion

E. References

Authors can use subtitles in the Results and Discussions section if necessary to explain research findings systematically.

7. Introduction

The Introduction section should explain the context and research problems systematically.

The introduction should at least include:

The phenomenon or context that underlies the research;
Relevant recent research developments;
Previous research;
Research gap or research gap;
Novelty or newness of research;
Scientific contributions offered;
Research purposes.

It is recommended that the introduction be structured using an inverted pyramid pattern, namely from a general discussion to specific research problems.

The introduction does not need to be divided into subsections likeresearch gap, novelty, And research objective. All of these elements should be built into a complete argumentative flow.

8. Methods

The Methods section should transparently explain how the research was conducted.

The method shall at least contain:

Research Design

Explain:

Research approach;
Types of research;
Research design;
Reasons for choosing the design.

The approach can be qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, case studies, literature studies, normative research, phenomenology, ethnography, or other approaches appropriate to the research objectives.

Data Sources and Research Subjects/Objects

Explain:

Primary and secondary data sources;
Subject or object of research;
Characteristics of informants/respondents;
Population and sample if quantitative research;
Criteria for selecting data or sources when conducting library research.

Data Collection Techniques

Describe the data collection instruments and procedures.

For qualitative research it can be:

Interview
Observation
Documentation
FGD

For quantitative research it can be:

Questionnaire
Hand
Other measuring instruments

For library research, explain the procedures for searching, selecting, and documenting sources.

Data Validity

For qualitative research, describe strategies to ensure the credibility of the data, such as:

Triangulation;
Member checking;
Peer debriefing;
Expert judgment;
Other suitable techniques.

Data Analysis Techniques

Explain the operational stages of data analysis.

For qualitative research, describe the process:

Coding → Categorization → Theme formation → Interpretation.

For quantitative research, explain:

Descriptive statistics → Prerequisite test → Inferential statistical analysis/hypothesis testing.

For library or normative research, explain the analytical methods used.

The Al-Bahr: Journal of Sharia Economics and Islamic Finance template places research design, data sources/instruments, and data analysis techniques as the main components of the Methods section.

9. Results and Discussions

This section consists of Results and Discussions.

A. Results

The Results section presents research findings objectively and systematically based on the research objectives or questions.

In qualitative research, results can be presented based on:

Her
Category
Code
Main findings

In quantitative research, results can be presented based on:

Data description
Prerequisite test results
Statistical analysis results
Hypothesis testing results

Results should focus on what was found, not lengthy theoretical interpretations.

B. Discussions

The Discussions section contains interpretations and analysis of the research findings.

The discussion should:

Explaining the meaning of the findings
Connecting findings with theory
Comparing findings with previous research
Explain the similarities and differences in research results
Explaining research contributions
Explain theoretical and/or practical implications
Explaining the limitations of the research

The discussion should not simply repeat the Results section. The author must demonstrate how the research findings contribute to the development of knowledge, particularly in the field of Islamic studies.

10. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be used effectively to clarify the research results.

Table conditions:

Tables are numbered sequentially.
The table title is placed above the table.
Tables should be mentioned first in the narrative.
The table uses a simple and open format.
Avoid using unnecessary vertical lines.
Notes or data sources can be listed below the table.

11. Conclusion

Part Conclusionmust provide a direct answer to the research objective or question.

Conclusion:

Written in narrative form
Consists of 1–2 paragraphs
Do not use numbering
Do not repeat the discussion at length
Do not enter new data
Not repeating statistics in detail
Explain the main contributions of the research
Can include theoretical and practical implications
Can include limitations and recommendations for further research

The conclusion should indicate the main substance obtained from the research and its contribution to the development of knowledge.

12. References

The bibliography must include all sources cited in the article. The minimum number of references is 30.

Authors are encouraged to use sources from:

Accredited national journal
Reputable international journal
DOAJ indexed journals
Scopus indexed journals
Web of Science indexed journals
Relevant academic books
Primary sources
Relevant official documents

Scientific literature from the last 7 years is prioritized, especially to support research development and demonstrateresearch gapOlder literature can be used if it is a source of theory or fundamental work that is still relevant.

The Al-Bahr: Journal of Sharia Economics and Islamic Finance template stipulates a References section with a minimum of 30 sources.

13. Citation and Reference Style

Al-Bahr: Journal of Sharia Economics and Islamic Finance menggunakan Turabian 9th Edition – Notes-Bibliography System (Full Note).

The citation system uses:

Superscript numbers;
Footnoteat the bottom of the page;
Bibliography/referencesat the end of the article.

Example:

Religious moderation is an important approach to building an inclusive social life.¹

Footnote:

¹Author Name, “Article Title,”Journal Namevolume, no. number (year): page.

Authors are encouraged to use Mendeley or Zotero to manage citations and bibliographies by selecting:

Turabian 9th Edition (Full Note).

These provisions follow the Al-Bahr journal template: Journal of Sharia Economics and Islamic Finance.

14. Publication Ethics

The author is responsible for:

Authenticity of the article;
Accuracy of research data;
Accuracy of sources and citations;
Avoid plagiarism;
Acknowledgement of the work of other researchers;
Honesty in data presentation;
Compliance with research ethics.

Manuscripts that are proven to contain plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, or violations of academic ethics may be rejected or withdrawn from publication in accordance with journal policy.

15. Checklist Before Submission

Before submitting an article, the author must ensure that:

☐ Articles are in accordance with the focus and scope of Al-Bahr: Journal of Sharia Economics and Islamic Finance.

☐ The title consists of 10–15 words.

☐ Articles have abstracts in Indonesian and English.

☐ The abstract consists of 150–250 words.

☐ There are 3–5 keywords.

☐ The article has Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussions, and Conclusion sections.

☐ Research gaps and novelty are clearly stated.

☐ Research methods are explained transparently.

☐ Tables and figures have been numbered and referenced in the text.

☐ Minimum number of references is 30 sources.