Author Guidelines

General Guidelines

Manuscripts must be original, free from plagiarism, and must not have been previously published in any journal or other publication. If the manuscript has been presented at a seminar, workshop, conference, or similar academic forum, the name and details of the event must be clearly stated.
Manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word and submitted in DOC, DOCX, or RTF format.
The manuscript must use A4 paper size with the following margins: top 3 cm, left 3 cm, bottom 3 cm, and right 3 cm.
The manuscript must be typed in one column using Garamond, font size 12, with 1.5 line spacing.
Tables, charts, figures, and images must be embedded within the manuscript and arranged neatly. Authors should use the “add space before/after paragraph” option where necessary to ensure proper formatting.
The title and abstract must be written in both Indonesian and English. The main body of the manuscript may be written in either Indonesian or English.
The manuscript must follow the journal template provided by the Journal of Islamic Astronomy.

Structure of the Manuscript

The manuscript should be between 4,500 and 7,000 words, excluding references.

The manuscript should be organized as follows:

1. Title

The title must be concise, informative, and no more than 15 words. It should clearly reflect the main issue, focus, or variables discussed in the manuscript.

2. Author Name

The author’s name must be written without academic titles. A single author or multiple authors may write the manuscript.

3. Affiliation

The author’s institutional affiliation must be clearly stated.

4. Email Address

The author’s email address must be placed below the author’s name and affiliation.

5. Abstract

The abstract must be written in both Indonesian and English. It should consist of 200–250 words in a single paragraph and use single spacing.

For research articles, the abstract should include the purpose of the study, research methods, and main findings. For review articles, the abstract should summarize the main issue, scope of discussion, and key arguments.

6. Keywords

Keywords should reflect the core concepts of the manuscript. They may consist of several terms and should represent the main focus of the study.

7. Introduction

The introduction should be written without subsections and should be approximately 2–3 pages. It should include:

the academic background or research problem;
a review of relevant previous studies;
the research gap, novelty, or unique contribution of the study;
the significance of the research in relation to previous scholarship.

8. Methods

The methods section should be written descriptively and clearly explain the research methodology. It should include the type of research, research approach, data sources, and method of analysis.

For manuscripts related to Islamic astronomy or falak, the author should explain the mechanism used to analyze astronomical, calendrical, or religious-practical issues. This section should provide readers with a clear understanding of how the research was conducted.

This section is optional for conceptual or literature review articles but required for original research articles.

9. Results and Discussion

The results and discussion section presents the findings of the study and discusses them in relation to relevant theories, previous studies, and the scope of Islamic astronomy. This section may be divided into appropriate subchapters.

10. Conclusion

The conclusion should provide a summary of the main findings and discussion. Authors are strongly advised to avoid merely repeating statements from previous sections. The conclusion should also highlight the contribution of the study and, where relevant, offer recommendations for future research.

11. References

All sources cited in the manuscript must be included in the reference list. References should be relevant, credible, and up to date, preferably from the last ten years, except for classical or foundational works that are essential to the study.

Citation and Reference Style

The Journal of Islamic Astronomy uses APA Style 7th Edition for citation and references.

In-text Citation

Authors must use the author-date citation system.

Examples:

One author:
(Ilyas, 1997)
Two authors:
(Azhari & Ibrahim, 2020)
Three or more authors:
(Rahman et al., 2021)
Direct quotation:
(Azhari, 2015, p. 45)

Direct quotations of fewer than 40 words should be integrated into the paragraph using quotation marks. Direct quotations of 40 words or more should be written as block quotations, indented from the left margin, without quotation marks, using single spacing.

Citation of the Qur’an and Hadith

Citation of Qur’anic verses should include the name of the surah, surah number, and verse number.

Example:

(QS. Al-Mu’min [40]: 43)

Citation of Hadith should mention the narrator or compiler and, where possible, the specific collection or hadith number.

Example:

(HR. al-Bukhari and Muslim)

Reference Management Software

Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote to ensure consistency with APA Style 7th Edition.

Guidelines for Research Notes

The Research Notes section provides a space for researchers to communicate ongoing or recently completed research related to Islamic astronomy, falak, and related fields.

Research Notes may report research in progress, smaller research projects, preliminary findings, or specific issues that are significant but do not require full-article treatment. The work must not have been published elsewhere.

A Research Note should be situated briefly within relevant scholarship and may focus on either a specific study or an ongoing line of inquiry.

The maximum length for a Research Note is 1,000 words, excluding references and one or two tables or figures.

Authors of Research Notes must provide contact information, including a one-line biography, full mailing address, email address, and, where applicable, telephone number. This information should be included in the submitted document.

An abstract is not required for Research Notes.

Submissions to the Research Notes section will be reviewed based on readability, rationale, clarity, logic, organization, length, and adherence to the Journal of Islamic Astronomy guidelines. Manuscripts that meet these criteria may be published. Manuscripts requiring substantial revision may not be accepted, as Research Notes are intended to present current and timely research updates.

Research Notes must be submitted electronically through the Journal of Islamic Astronomy submission system in Microsoft Word or RTF format.

Guidelines for Review Articles

Review articles should examine theories, concepts, literature, and scholarly debates related to the focus and scope of the Journal of Islamic Astronomy.

The Journal of Islamic Astronomy welcomes review articles in the fields of Islamic astronomy, falak, astronomical history, astronomical methods, religious timekeeping, calendrical studies, and related areas.

Topics may include, but are not limited to:

Historical Developments and Influences
Studies on the historical development of astronomy in Islamic civilization and its influence on global science.
Techniques and Methodologies
Studies on classical and modern astronomical instruments, observational methods, data recording, and calculation techniques used in Islamic astronomy and falak.
Major Works and Contributions
Analyses of the works of prominent Muslim astronomers such as al-Khwarizmi, al-Battani, Ibn al-Haytham, and other scholars who contributed to the development of astronomy.
Social and Cultural Contexts
Studies on the interaction between astronomy, religion, philosophy, culture, and society in Muslim communities.
Islamic Astronomy and the History of Falak
Historical studies on the development of astronomy and falak in Islamic traditions, including the reinterpretation of classical falak texts using modern approaches.
Methods and Technology in Falak
Studies on the development and application of traditional and modern astronomical observation techniques, including the integration of classical methods with contemporary technology.
Applications of Falak in Religious Practice
Studies on prayer times, the Hijri calendar, qibla direction, fasting, Hajj, crescent moon visibility, and other religious practices related to Islamic astronomy.
Astrophysics and Cosmology in the Context of Falak
Studies on astronomical phenomena from the perspective of falak, including discussions on the relationship between modern astrophysics and classical Islamic astronomical thought.
Falak Education and Outreach
Studies on the development of falak education curricula, teaching methods, learning resources, public outreach, and the dissemination of falak knowledge.

Review articles may be written in Indonesian or English. The maximum length is 7,000 words, excluding references. Authors must ensure that the manuscript follows the journal template and uses APA Style 7th Edition for citations and references.

Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the Journal of Islamic Astronomy submission system. Authors must ensure that the submitted manuscript follows the journal template, uses proper language, and complies with the formatting, citation, and reference requirements of the journal. Download here the article template.