Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

1. About the Journal

Integratio: Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Thought is a peer-reviewed and open-access academic journal that publishes original research articles and scholarly works in the field of Islamic Philosophy adn Thought, with a particular emphasis on the Islamic Philosophy and Thought context. Integratio: Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Thought is published biannually, in January and July, by Nimsya Publisher.

Integratio: Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Thought aims to serve as a scientific forum for researchers, academics, practitioners, and policymakers to disseminate high-quality research findings that contribute to the development of Islamic education theories, practices, and policies in Indonesia and the broader Muslim world. The journal prioritizes manuscripts that demonstrate novelty, methodological rigor, theoretical contribution, and relevance to contemporary educational issues.

2. Focus and Scope

Integratio: Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Thought welcomes manuscripts that address, but are not limited to, the following areas:

  • Islamic Philosophy.
  • Classical and Contemporary Islamic Thought.
  • Philosophy and Islamic Thought in Law and Sharia
  • Philosophy and Islamic Thought in Economics.
  • Philosophy and Islamic Thought in Education.
  • Philosophy and Islamic Thought in History and Civilization.
  • Philosophy and Islamic Thought in Society and Culture
  • Philosophy of Science and the Integration of Knowledge.
  • Philosophy and Islamic Thought in Science and Technology
  • Theology, Sufism, and Islamic
  • Hermeneutics and Qur'anic and Hadith Studies

Manuscripts submitted must clearly demonstrate relevance to Islamic Philosophy and Thought and contribute to the advancement of scholarly discourse in the field.

3. General Manuscript Requirements

All manuscripts submitted to Integratio: Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Thought must be original, have not been previously published, and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Manuscripts should present research findings or scholarly analyses that significantly contribute to the body of knowledge in Islamic Philosophy and Thought. The journal accepts manuscripts written in English. Authors are responsible for ensuring clarity, coherence, and academic language quality. Manuscripts that do not comply with the journal’s focus, scope, and technical requirements will be desk-rejected before the peer-review process.

4. Manuscript Preparation

Manuscripts must be prepared using the Integratio: Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Thought article template with the following technical specifications:

  • Paper size: A4
  • Font: Aptos
  • Font size: 12 pt (main text)
  • Line spacing: 1.15
  • Margins: standard A4 margins
  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

Authors are strongly advised to use the official Integratio: Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Thought template to ensure consistency in formatting and layout.

5. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized in the following order:

  1. Title

The title should be concise, informative, and reflect the main focus of the study. It should consist of 15–20 words, avoid uncommon abbreviations, and clearly indicate the core issue or research variable.

  1. Author(s) and Affiliation(s)

Include full names of all authors without academic titles, followed by institutional affiliation (department, institution, city, country). One author must be designated as the corresponding author, with a valid email address.

  1. Abstract

The abstract should be written in one paragraph of 200–250 words, clearly summarizing the purpose of the study, research methods, main findings, and significant conclusions. The abstract must be self-contained and understandable without reference to the main text.

  1. Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords that represent the core concepts of the manuscript. Keywords should be separated by semicolons (;).

6. Introduction

The introduction should explain the background of the study, the significance of the topic, and the rationale for conducting the research. Authors are expected to present a concise review of relevant literature to demonstrate the current state of research and identify gaps or limitations in previous studies.

The introduction should clearly state:

  • The research problem and its urgency
  • The theoretical and empirical context
  • The novelty or contribution of the study
  • The research objectives or research questions

A clear novelty statement or research gap should be presented at the end of this section.

7. Method

This section describes how the research was conducted in sufficient detail to allow replication. It should include:

  • Research design and approach
  • Population and sample or research subjects
  • Data collection techniques and research instruments
  • Data analysis procedures

For qualitative research, authors should explain the role of the researcher, research context, data validation techniques, and duration of the study.

8. Results and Discussion

Results

The findings section presents the results of the study objectively and systematically. Authors may divide this section into subsections where necessary. Tables and figures should be properly labeled and referenced in the text.

Discussion

The discussion interprets the findings in relation to research questions, theoretical frameworks, and previous studies. Authors should explain the significance of the results, highlight similarities or differences with existing research, and discuss theoretical and practical implications.

9. Conclusion

The conclusion summarizes the main findings and answers the research objectives. Authors should emphasize the contribution of the study to Islamic Philososphy and Thought theory or practice and suggest directions for future research. Conclusions should not merely restate the results but provide reflective and integrative insights.

10. Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments may be included to recognize funding sources, institutional support, or individuals who contributed to the research but do not meet authorship criteria.

11. Author Contribution Statement

The Author Contribution Statement may consist of several sentences and must briefly explain the duties or roles of each author in the research and writing of the article.
Write only two initial letters for each author, without periods, and separate them with commas (e.g., JC, JS). If there are two authors with the same initials, use the middle name initials to distinguish them (e.g., REW, RSW). The Author Contribution Statement must be included at the end of the manuscript, before the References section.

12. References

Integratio: Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Thought uses APA Style 7th Edition for citations and references. All references cited in the text must appear in the reference list and vice versa. Authors are required to ensure that:

  • At least 80% of references are from scholarly journal articles
  • References are primarily from the last 5–10 years
  • All references are written accurately and consistently

The reference list should be arranged alphabetically.

13. Ethics and Publication Policy

Integratio: Journal of Islamic Philosophy and Thought upholds high standards of publication ethics. Authors must avoid plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, and duplicate publication. All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding the journal’s threshold will be rejected.