Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Submission Preparation

Authors are required to submit their manuscripts electronically through the journal’s designated submission platform. Manuscripts must be written in English and must adhere to the format requirements outlined in these guidelines. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are free from spelling, grammar, and typographical errors. All relevant sections, including the title, abstract, keywords, main text, and references, must be included in the manuscript. Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. All manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word or LaTeX format and follow the journal template available on the journal’s website.

Review Process

Faiyadhah | Journal of Islamic Education Management employs a double-masked peer review process, in which the identities of both authors and reviewers are concealed to ensure an unbiased evaluation. Upon submission, each manuscript undergoes an initial editorial screening to assess its suitability for the journal’s scope. Manuscripts that pass this stage are sent to two independent reviewers, who evaluate the scientific quality, originality, and the manuscript's contribution to the field of Islamic education management. The editorial board makes the final decision based on the reviewers’ recommendations. The review process typically takes 3–4 weeks.

Manuscript Selection

Manuscripts are selected based on their quality, relevance to the journal’s scope, and adherence to the submission guidelines. Submissions must offer original and novel insights into Islamic education management. The editorial board assesses each manuscript for originality, clarity, relevance, and scientific rigor. Manuscripts that do not meet the established standards will be rejected during the review process. Submissions may also be declined if they fail to comply with the journal’s formatting or ethical guidelines.

Fees and Payment

Faiyadhah | Journal of Islamic Education Management does not charge submission or publication fees. However, the journal may charge additional fees for optional services, such as expedited review or open-access options. Authors will be informed of any applicable fees at the time of submission. Authors must disclose any institutional or external funding support for publication fees at the point of submission.

Ethics Statement

Faiyadhah adheres to international ethical standards in academic publishing. Authors are required to comply with ethical research practices, including respecting intellectual property rights, obtaining necessary permissions for copyrighted materials, and ensuring their research complies with relevant ethical guidelines. Research involving human subjects must be conducted in accordance with ethical principles, and authors must provide appropriate documentation of their institution's ethical approval.

Author Responsibilities

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors are aware of and have approved the manuscript submission. Authors must provide an accurate account of their research, disclose all sources of funding or conflicts of interest, and avoid plagiarism by submitting supporting documents, including a plagiarism check report with a similarity index of no more than 20%. Authors are expected to respond to reviewer comments constructively and promptly. Authors must ensure their manuscripts adhere to the journal's formatting and ethical guidelines. If accepted for publication, authors must submit a final revised version in accordance with the editorial board’s instructions.

Reviewer Responsibilities

Reviewers play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of published research. They are responsible for evaluating the scientific rigor, relevance, originality, and clarity of the manuscript. Reviews must be conducted impartially and confidentially. Reviewers should provide constructive feedback to help authors improve their work. Reviewers must also disclose any potential conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from the review process if they have a personal stake in the manuscript under consideration.

Editor Responsibilities

Editors are responsible for overseeing the review process and making final decisions regarding the acceptance or rejection of manuscripts. Editors ensure that manuscripts are reviewed fairly and ethically, taking into account scientific rigor, originality, and relevance. Editors collaborate with authors to facilitate revisions and ensure that published works meet the journal’s standards. Editors are expected to manage the peer review process and uphold the journal’s reputation by maintaining high scholarly standards.

Editor-in-Chief Responsibilities

The Editor-in-Chief holds primary responsibility for the editorial content and overall direction of the journal. The Editor-in-Chief supervises the editorial board, ensures that the peer review process is conducted fairly and transparently, and makes final decisions on manuscript acceptance or rejection. The Editor-in-Chief is also responsible for establishing editorial policies and ensuring that the journal adheres to ethical publishing guidelines. The Editor-in-Chief also ensures that all conflicts of interest are appropriately managed.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is strictly prohibited at Faiyadhah | Journal of Islamic Education Management. Authors must ensure that their work is entirely original and that all sources are properly cited. Any form of plagiarism, including copying others’ work or self-plagiarism, will result in immediate rejection of the manuscript. The journal employs plagiarism-detection software to identify similarities and potential instances of plagiarism before the review process.

Reporting

Authors are encouraged to report any issues related to ethical violations, plagiarism, or duplicate publication. Faiyadhah takes such reports seriously and will thoroughly investigate any allegations. Authors should report errors or inaccuracies in published works, and appropriate corrective actions—including retractions or corrections—will be taken as necessary.

Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential financial, personal, or professional conflicts of interest that could influence their work. This includes funding sources, employment, personal relationships, or any other circumstances that may be perceived as a conflict of interest. Failure to disclose a conflict of interest may result in manuscript rejection. Reviewers and editors are also required to disclose any conflicts of interest related to the manuscripts they handle.

Authorship and Collaboration

Authorship is based on significant contributions to the conception, design, analysis, or interpretation of the research. All authors must approve the final version of the manuscript and take responsibility for its content. Proper acknowledgment should be given to collaborators and supporting institutions. Only individuals who have made substantial contributions should be listed as authors.

Duplicate or Redundant Publication

Faiyadhah does not accept manuscripts that have been previously published or are under consideration by other journals. Authors must avoid submitting the same manuscript to multiple journals simultaneously. If a manuscript is found to have been submitted elsewhere during the review process, it will be rejected and blocked.

General Manuscript Writing Guidelines

Manuscripts must be typed in a clear and legible font:
- English: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 line spacing
- Arabic: Traditional Arabic, size 16, 1 line spacing

Manuscripts must be formatted according to the journal’s house style guidelines and divided into the following sections:
- Title (maximum 20 words)
- Abstract (150–250 words)
- Keywords (3–5 keywords)
- Introduction
- Methodology
- Results
- Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments (if applicable)
- References

References must follow APA Style guidelines. Authors must ensure that all sources are properly cited and that all references are listed in the bibliography using a reference manager such as Mendeley, Zotero, or similar tools. For convenience, authors are encouraged to follow the available journal template.