Author Guidelines

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Etihad: Journal of Islamic Banking and Finance

A. MANUSCRIPT GUIDELINES

1. Type of Manuscript

All manuscripts submitted to Etihad: Journal of Islamic Banking and Finance must be original works that have not been published previously and are not under consideration elsewhere.
Manuscripts may take the form of:

  • Original research articles (empirical or conceptual)

  • Case studies

  • Theoretical applications

  • Critical or literature reviews

Each manuscript must contain sufficient methodological and analytical details to allow readers and reviewers to fully understand and evaluate the study.

To maintain the double-blind review process, authors should not include any identifying information (name, affiliation, etc.) in the main text or file properties.

2. Language

Manuscripts may be written in English or Indonesian using clear academic language.
Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to have their manuscripts proofread before submission.
Single authors should avoid using “we” when referring to themselves.

3. Article Length

The manuscript should be between 4,000–6,000 words, excluding tables, figures, and references.
Editors may return manuscripts that significantly fall outside this range for adjustment.

4. Format

  • Paper size: A4 (8.27” × 11.69”)

  • Font: Calibri, 12 pt, 1.15 spacing

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.docx)

  • All pages, including tables and figures, must be numbered consecutively

  • Use words (one to ten) in sentences, and numerals for higher numbers or technical units (e.g., 5 km; 25 years; 10%).

  • Authors are encouraged to use the Etihad article template. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Hy-T4qxDOX7_0NZQkSxs40lcZlSqe8TJXOw2j32jxAo/edit?tab=t.0 

  • The editorial team reserves the right to adjust formatting for consistency.

5. Tables, Figures, and Equations

  • Each table and figure must be clearly titled, numbered sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1), and include the data source below.

  • Images or figures should be at least 300 dpi (PPI) in resolution.

  • Equations should be numbered consecutively and aligned to the right margin:
    Y = α + βX + ε (1)

6. Instruments

For field surveys or experimental studies, include questionnaires, interview guides, or instruments used in the research as appendices.

B. MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE

  1. Title
    Concise, specific, and informative — no more than 16 words. Avoid abbreviations unless widely known.

  2. Author(s) and Affiliation(s)
    Include full names, institutional affiliations (with city and country), and email of the corresponding author.

  3. Abstract (150–250 words)
    The abstract should briefly include:

    • Introduction – background and research objectives

    • Research Methods – design, data, and analysis

    • Results: – key results

    • Conclusion – implications and takeaways

  4. Keywords
    Provide 3–5 keywords that represent the article’s main topics, written in alphabetical order.

  5. Introduction
    Explain the research background, gap analysis, problem formulation, objectives, and contribution of the study.

  6. Research Method
    Describe data sources, population/sample, research design, variables, and data analysis techniques.

  7. Results and Discussion
    Present key findings supported by tables/figures. Interpret and discuss the results in relation to existing literature.

  8. Conclusion
    Provide concise conclusions, implications, and recommendations.
    Discuss limitations and possible directions for future research.

  9. Acknowledgment (if any)
    Express gratitude to individuals or institutions that supported the research.

  10. References
    Follow APA Style (7th Edition). Each manuscript must include a minimum of 25 references from books and/or scientific journals, both domestic and international.
    At least 80% of references should come from peer-reviewed journal articles published within the last five years.
    Authors are strongly encouraged to use Mendeley or Zotero for reference management.

C. CITATION GUIDELINES

  • Follow the APA 7th Edition citation format.

  • Use “&” instead of “and” for multiple authors.

  • Italicize book and journal titles.

  • For non-English references, include the English translation in brackets [ ].

  • Do not list uncited references.

  • Avoid excessive self-citation.

Example:

Ali, M., & Rahman, A. (2022). Islamic financial innovation and risk management. Etihad: Journal of Islamic Banking and Finance, 3(2), 45–58. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/etihad.v3i2.1234
Chapra, M. U. (2016). The future of economics: An Islamic perspective. Kube Publishing.

D. SUBMISSION PREPARATION CHECKLIST

Before submitting, ensure that:

  1. The manuscript is original and not under review elsewhere.

  2. The file is in Microsoft Word format (.docx).

  3. The manuscript follows the Etihad template and format.

  4. References follow APA (7th Edition) and are at least 25 sources.

  5. Figures and tables are placed in the text, not in separate files.

  6. The text has been anonymized for double-blind review.