PEDOMAN PENULIS

AUTHOR GUIDELINES FOR MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION

Syaikhuna: Jurnal Pendidikan dan Pranata Islam

 

1. GENERAL MANUSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS

 

2. STRUCTURE OF MANUSCRIPT

2.1 Title Page (Page 1)

Title: Concise, descriptive, no more than 15 words.

Author(s) affiliation: Department, Faculty, Institution/University, City, Country (use superscript numbers for multiple affiliations).

Email: Corresponding author marked with asterisk (*).

DOI: https://doi.org/10.36835/syaikhuna.v[X]i[Y].[XXXX]

Article History: Received | Revised | Accepted | Available online (DD Month YYYY)

Copyright & Licensing: Copyright © [Year] Author(s). CC BY 4.0

2.2 Abstract

Mandatory five core elements:

1. Background/Context: (1–2 sentences): Educational/practical phenomenon and urgency.

2. Research Objective: Clear, singular statement of main purpose.

3. Methodology: Research design, participants/sampling, data analysis techniques.

4. Findings: Precise data or core insights (avoid generic claims).

5. Implication/Novelty: Contribution to theory, pedagogy, or policy in Islamic education.

Prohibited in abstract:

•  Abbreviations

•  Citations

•  Multiple paragraphs

•  Passive generic statements

Keywords: 3–5 terms, separated by semicolons.

2.3 INTRODUCTION

The Introduction section must immediately deliver robust, grounded substance without meta-commentary. For manuscripts aiming at Syaikhuna journals, the introduction should follow the CARS (Creating a Research Space) model to establish the academic worth of the study.

A. Establish a Territory

Describe broad educational, social, or philosophical phenomenon. Show global/significant context. Ground in contemporary literature (mostly peer-reviewed, last 5 years). APA 7th Edition citations.

B. Establish a Niche (Gap Analysis)

Critical review of existing literature. Map what is missing, controversial, unresolved, or under-researched. Clearly outline empirical, theoretical, or methodological limitations. This gap constitutes direct justification.

C. Occupy the Niche

Explain how study addresses identified gap. Formulate main objective, research questions, or hypotheses. Explicitly highlight theoretical contribution and novelty. Dense, analytical, highly structured.

Formatting: No meta-commentary; immediately deliver robust, grounded substance.

2.4 METHOD

Must be highly detailed, transparent, and replicable.

Prohibited: Textbook definitions (e.g., 'qualitative research is...'). Instead, explain operatively and practically what was done in the field or with the data.

2.4.1 Research Design

Research paradigm and design. Brief, scientifically grounded justification.

2.4.2 Participants and Sampling / Data Sources

Population, target sample, sampling technique. Human subjects: demographics (age, gender, background), sample size. Qualitative: informants, inclusion/exclusion criteria. Non-human data: documents, textbooks, digital sources.

2.4.3 Instruments and Validation

All instruments used. Development, piloting, validation process. Quantitative: reliability coefficients (Cronbach's alpha), validity measures. Qualitative: trustworthiness (triangulation, member-checking, peer debriefing).

2.4.4 Data Collection Procedures

Step-by-step chronological account. When, where, settings. Administrative permissions.

2.4.5 Data Analysis

Quantitative: software (SPSS, AMOS, SmartPLS), statistical tests (ANOVA, Multiple Regression, SEM). Qualitative: analytical framework (thematic analysis, content analysis, grounded theory), coding, categories, themes.

2.4.6 Ethical Considerations

Informed consent. Confidentiality and anonymity protection. Institutional ethical clearance (protocol numbers). Right to withdraw.

2.5 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Must be structured into two main sub-headings:

2.5.1 Results (Hasil)

Present empirical findings objectively, clearly, sequentially. Match research questions or hypotheses. Use tables and figures to summarize complex data. Do not discuss or interpret findings here. Highlight most critical data points in text.

Table Formatting (APA 7th Edition): No vertical lines. Only three horizontal lines: top, below column headers, bottom. Centered; column widths fit content naturally. Table number in bold above table. Descriptive, italicized title. Source/notes immediately below table.

Table 1
Demographics of Participating Islamic Education Students

Note: Student competency levels were assessed via the Islamic Students Registry, MTs Al-Durasah.

Figure Formatting (APA 7th Edition): High resolution (minimum 300 DPI). Centered. Figure number in bold above figure. Italicized title. Notes/sources immediately below. Avoid shadows, borders, gridlines.

Equation Formatting: MS Word Equation Editor (not images). Centered. Consecutive equation numbers aligned right in parentheses.

2.5.2 Discussion (Pembahasan)

Must systematically address four core aspects:

1. Interpretation & Mechanism: Underlying psychological, social, theological, or educational structures explaining results.

2. Critical Comparison: How findings compare with prior peer-reviewed research (support, contradict, or extend).

3. Theoretical & Practical Implications: Challenge, refine, or enrich established theory; practical implications for teachers, principals, Pesantren, parents.

4. Implication for Islamic Studies: Contribution to Islamic pedagogy, moderate Islamic values (Wasatiyyah), modernization of Islamic institutions.

Prohibited: Merely restating findings or repeating tables/statistical values.

2.6 CONCLUSION

Requirements: Succinct, clear, paragraph form. No bulleted lists. Do not simply summarize or repeat results.

Must address four components:

1. Core Synthesis: Definitive answer to primary research questions.

2. Theoretical Contribution (Novelty): Single most important or surprising take-away.

3. Limitations & Scope: Honest, objective limitations (sample size, geographical/institutional contexts, gender/age variations, methodological constraints).

4. Concrete Directions for Future Research: Precise, directed, actionable recommendations (avoid generic 'further research is needed').

2.7 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

Formal gratitude to official institutions, funding agencies, mentors, individuals. Must state: funding institution name, specific grant scheme, year, formal contract number.

Example: "This research is supported by the Ministry of Religious Affairs (Kemenag) of the Republic of Indonesia through the Research Excellence Grant scheme (Litapdimas) year 2026 under Contract Number PUIK-2026-123."

2.8 DECLARATIONS

Required table format:

 

2.9 REFERENCES

Format: APA 7th Edition (strict). Mandatory tools: Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

Citation matching: All in-text citations must match reference list exactly.

 

Sample Reference Entries (APA 7th Edition):

Annisa, N., Akrim, A., & Manurung, A. A. (2020). Development of teacher's professional competency in realizing quality of human resources in the basic school. IJEMS: Indonesian Journal of Education and Mathematical Science, 1(2), 156–160. https://doi.org/10.30596/ijems.v1i2.4590

Baidhawy, Z. (2005). Pendidikan agama berwawasan multikultural. Erlangga.

Banks, J. A., & Banks, C. A. M. (Eds.). (2019). Multicultural education: Issues and perspectives (10th ed.). John Wiley & Sons.

Lickona, T. (2009). Educating for character: How our schools can teach respect and responsibility. Bantam Books.

Ma`arif, M. A., Rofiq, M. H., & Sirojuddin, A. (2022). Implementing learning strategies for moderate Islamic religious education in Islamic higher education. Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 8(1), 75–86. https://doi.org/10.15575/jpi.v8i1.19037

Rokhman, M., Usman, F., Usman, F., Kassim, A. B. H., & Muslihun, M. (2023). Consideration of parents in choosing Islamic schools in the digital era. Nazhruna: Jurnal Pendidikan Islam, 6(3), 403–419. https://doi.org/10.31538/nzh.v6i3.4026

3. TRANSLITERATION RULES (Arabic)

Arabic-Latin transliteration is a distinct feature of Jurnal Syaikhuna. For high-impact international indexing, transliteration must follow the Library of Congress (LC) model to maintain strict academic consistency. Transliterated terms must be written in italics.

Table 2
Library of Congress (LC) Transliteration Character Map

Table 3
Vowels and Diphthongs Transliteration System

Specific Rules and Exceptions

Ta Marbūthah (ة): Transliterated with or without 'h' (e.g., Ahliyyah or ahliyya). If first part of construct phrase, transliterate into 't' (e.g., Sūrat al-Baqarah).

Alif-Lām (ال): Transliterated into al- (e.g., al-Baqarah). After preposition: l- (e.g., Ahl as-sunnah wa'l-jamā'ah).

Qur'anic Verses: Transliterate according to phonetic pronunciation (e.g., Yā ayyuha'n-nās or Dhālika'l-kitābu lāraiba fīh).