Author Guidelines

Journal of Indigenous Islam (JINDIS)

  1. Manuscript Types and Scope

JINDIS accepts original research articles, review essays, fieldwork-based reports, and conceptual papers that explore indigenous Islamic expressions, traditions, and epistemologies. We welcome interdisciplinary work grounded in anthropology, philology, theology, sociology, and decolonial studies.

A manuscript submission must include the following:

  • The work described has not been published before.
  • It is not under consideration for publication anywhere else.
  • Its publication has been approved by all co-authors, if any, as well as by the responsible authorities – tacitly or explicitly – at the institute where the work has been carried out. The publisher will not be held legally responsible for any claims for compensation.
  1. Language and Length
  • Manuscripts must be written only in English, with an abstract in English.
  • Full-length articles should be 7,000–9,000 words, including footnotes and references.
  • Book reviews should be 1,500–2,000 words.
  1. Structure of the Manuscript

Each manuscript must contain the following elements:

  • Title (clear and informative)
  • Abstract (150–250 words, in English)
  • Keywords (4–6 keywords)
  • Introduction, Methodology, Findings, Discussion, and Conclusion (or equivalent structure)
  • References (see Section 7)
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  1. Formatting Guidelines
  • Use Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format.
  • Manuscripts should be typed in 11-point Calibri Light, 1.5 spacing, A4 size, with standard margins.
  • Use footnotes for supplementary remarks; avoid endnotes.
  • Abbreviations should be spelled out at first use and used consistently.
  1. Referencing Style

We use APA 7th edition referencing style. Authors must ensure consistency in citation formatting. Examples:

  • In-text: (Bowen, 1993, p. 25)
  • Footnote: John R. Bowen, Muslims through Discourse: Religion and Ritual in Gayo Society (Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1993), p. 25.
  • Bibliography: Bowen, J. R. (1993). Muslims through Discourse: Religion and Ritual in Gayo Society. Princeton: Princeton University Press.
  1. Submission Procedure
  • Submit manuscripts via OJS to: https://jindis.org 
  • Include a short biography (max. 100 words) and institutional affiliation for each author.
  • Submissions must not be under review elsewhere or previously published.
  1. Ethics and Plagiarism
  • All submissions are screened for plagiarism using Turnitin or equivalent tools.
  • Manuscripts with more than 15% similarity (excluding references) may be rejected.
  • Authors must follow the COPE Code of Conduct regarding originality and research ethics.
  1. Review and Revision
  • All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers.
  • The review process takes 6–12 weeks on average.
  • Authors are expected to revise according to reviewer comments within the given time.
  1. Copyright and Licensing
  • Authors retain copyright under Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license.
  • No article processing charges (APC) are applied.