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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.
  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which is found in About the Journal.
  • If submitting to a peer-reviewed section of the journal, the instructions in Ensuring a Blind Review have been followed.

Author Guidelines

QAULAN: Journal of Islamic Communication focuses on Islamic communication, da'wah, media, and contemporary communication issues. The journal welcomes conceptual articles and field-based research related to Islamic communication and da'wah.

Types of Manuscripts

Qaulan: Journal of Islamic Communication accepts original scholarly manuscripts that align with the journal's focus and scope. The journal welcomes the following types of manuscripts:

  1. Original Research Articles: Empirical studies employing qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches to examine issues related to Islamic communication, da'wah, media, and communication practices in Muslim societies.

  2. Conceptual and Theoretical Articles: Scholarly papers that critically examine, develop, or propose concepts, theories, frameworks, or perspectives relevant to Islamic communication, da'wah, and media studies.

  3. Literature Review Articles: Critical and systematic reviews of relevant scholarly literature that synthesize existing knowledge, identify research gaps, and propose directions for future research in Islamic communication, da'wah, and media.

  4. Historical and Textual Studies: Scholarly investigations of manuscripts, religious texts, intellectual traditions, and the thoughts of scholars or other figures concerning communication and da'wah.

All submitted manuscripts must demonstrate academic rigor, originality, a clear contribution to the field, and relevance to the journal's focus and scope. Manuscripts are subject to editorial assessment and peer review in accordance with the journal's editorial policies.

Submissions

  • The submitted manuscript must be original, has not been previously published, and is not currently under consideration for publication by another journals;

  • All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Editor and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is double-blind;
  • The author should submit the manuscript via online submission or e-mail;

 

The main body of the Manuscript

  • Every article must include a title, author’s name, institution, email address, abstract, keywords, content, and references;
  • It is written in English or Indonesia following the standard of scientific papers;
  • The title must be simple, concise, and informative and no more than 14 words;
  • The abstract must be in English Language and Indonesia Language;
  • The abstract is written briefly, concisely, and clearly, between 200-250 words that reflect: the problem (Issue), the purposes of the research, the method, and the research findings. Please also provide 3-5 chosen keywords (words or phrases);
  • The length of the manuscript is between 5000 - 8000 words; A4 size paper with 1,15 spacing, written in Cambria style font;
  • The contents consist of the following headings: introduction, discussion (heading and sub-headings be adjusted to the need of each manuscript), and conclusions;
  • It could be divided into sections. Sections should be bold and uppercase. Subsections should be bold;
  • Whichever spelling you choose (British or American English), please be consistent throughout;
  • Latin expressions, such as, e.g., i.e., et al., versus (vs.), should be set in italics.
  • All terms or titles in Arabic should be transliterated by following the Library of Congress guide. The name of the person should not be transliterated;
  • All articles referencing (footnote and references) must follow the Chicago Manual Style (CMS) style. An article-format template has been prepared for you to download and use.

 

Footnotes and References

Footnotes and references use CMS (Chicago Manual Style) 17th referencing style. We recommend you use the referencing manager application such as Zotero, Mendeley, or Endnote.

  • Footnotes
  • Footnotes to the text material should be kept to a minimum, which should be indicated by numerical superscripts: 1, 2, 3, etc.
  • They should be placed at the foot of the relevant page.
  • The references should be in alphabetical order. The minimum requirement is 20 references. It should include references obtained from primary sources (consisting of amounting to 80% of the entire bibliography including journals, thesis, dissertations, and other research) that have been published in the last 10 (10) years. The remaining 20% may include secondary sources (books and other relevant publications). It is suggested to apply reference software like Zotero, Mendeley or Endnote, etc.
  • Book: Dadan Kurniawan, & M. Abdan Rojabi. FaceTime: Revolusi Komunikasi Visual dan Standar Baru Interaksi Personal Digital. (Jakarta: Afdan Rojabi Publisher, 2026), 10
  • Journal: Puja Saraswati D., dkk. Instagram Sebagai Ruang Komunikasi Digital dalam Membentuk Preferensi Konsumen Kuliner: Instagram sebagai Media Komunikasi Massa dalam Pemasaran Kuliner. Jurnal Netnografi Komunikasi, 5 No. 2, (Agustus 08, 2026): 195, https://doi.org/10.59314/jnk.v5i2.166
  • Seminar proceeding: Jordie, M. F. (2026). “Etika Komunikasi dalam Perspektif Filsafat Ilmu Komunikasi: Membangun Tanggung Jawab Moral dalam Era Digital”. In Prosiding Seminar Nasional Komunikasi (SENAKOM) (Vol. 3, No. 1), Jakarta 5 February 2026, Fakultas Komunikasi dan Desain Kreatif, Universitas Budi Luhur, 192.
  • Chapter: Mohammad Hashim Kamali, “Goals and Purposes Maqasid Al-Shariah Methodological Perspectives,” in The Objectives of Islamic Law the Promises and Challenges of the Maqasid Al-Sharia, edited by Muna Tatari Idris Necessary and Rumee Ahmed, 7”10. (London: Lexington Books, 2018), 12
  • Thesis or Dissertation: Agatha T. P., “Strategi Komunikasi Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) dalam Membangun Legitimasi Sosial (Studi Pada PT Pertamina Hulu Indonesia)”, (Doctoral dissertation, Universitas Bakrie: 2026, 60).
  • Website: Solomon A. B., “Journalism – Definition, Types and Examples,” accessed September 26, 2026, https://www.communicationtheory.org/journalism-definition-types-and-examples/.

References

The bibliography should be written according to the below examples:

  • Book: Kurniawan, D., & Rojabi, M. A. FaceTime: Revolusi Komunikasi Visual dan Standar Baru Interaksi Personal Digital. (Jakarta: Afdan Rojabi Publisher, 2026).
  • Journal: Dewi, P. S., Srikandi, M. B., Joniarta, I. W., & Ramadiansyah, S. A. (2026). Instagram Sebagai Ruang Komunikasi Digital dalam Membentuk Preferensi Konsumen Kuliner: Instagram sebagai Media Komunikasi Massa dalam Pemasaran Kuliner. Jurnal Netnografi Komunikasi, 5(2), 183-205.
  • Seminar proceeding: Jordie, M. F. (2026). “Etika Komunikasi dalam Perspektif Filsafat Ilmu Komunikasi: Membangun Tanggung Jawab Moral dalam Era Digital”. In Prosiding Seminar Nasional Komunikasi (SENAKOM) (Vol. 3, No. 1), Jakarta 5 February 2026, Fakultas Komunikasi dan Desain Kreatif, Universitas Budi Luhur.
  • Chapter: Kamali, Mohammad Hashim. “Goals and Purposes Maqasid Al-Shariah Methodological Perspectives.” In The Objectives of Islamic Law the Promises and Challenges of the Maqasid Al-Sharia, edited by Muna Tatari Idris Necessary and Rumee Ahmed, 7”10. London: Lexington Books, 2018.
  • Thesis or Dissertation: Priharini, A. T.. “Strategi Komunikasi Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) dalam Membangun Legitimasi Sosial (Studi Pada PT Pertamina Hulu Indonesia)”. Doctoral dissertation, Universitas Bakrie, 2026.
  • Website: Boabeng, Solomon A.. “Journalism – Definition, Types and Examples,” accessed September 26, 2026, https://www.communicationtheory.org/journalism-definition-types-and-examples/.

The proof correction stage

  • Once proofs are ready, an e-mail will inform the authors and attach it in pdf format.
  • Authors are asked to check the proofs carefully. They should keep in mind that proofreading aims to correct errors that may have occurred during production. Therefore, they should check the completeness of text, equation breaks, figures, tables, and references.
  • Only essential corrections are accepted.
  • The author has the final responsibility for the corrections.
  • Corrections should be returned within 48 hours and can be sent back either as a detailed list by e-mail (quoting the amendment's location with page, columns, and line number). Please do not alter the PDF proof file, add annotations, or send back an amended manuscript file.
  • As soon as the proofs are returned, the paper will be corrected and posted for online publication.

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