Author Guidelines

The Journal of Ulumul Qur’an and Tafsir Studies (JUQUTS) welcomes original research articles, conceptual papers, and critical reviews related to Qur’anic studies, tafsir, and the sciences of the Qur’an (ʿUlūm al-Qurʾān). Manuscripts submitted to JUQUTS must comply with the following guidelines:

1. General Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal.

  • Submissions should be written in English, Arabic, or Indonesian using clear academic language.

  • The length of the manuscript should be 6,000–10,000 words, including references, tables, and appendices.

  • Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx) through the journal’s online submission system.

2. Formatting

  • Paper size: A4, with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.

  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12 pt, and 1.5 line spacing.

  • Use consistent Transliteration for Arabic terms based on the Library of Congress system or International Journal of Middle East Studies (IJMES) style.

  • Arabic script should use Traditional Arabic font, size 14 pt.

  • Citations and references must follow the APA 7th edition style.

3. Structure of the Manuscript

  1. Title – Concise and informative (maximum 15 words).

  2. Author Information – Full name(s), institutional affiliation(s), and email address of corresponding author.

  3. Abstract – Written in English (and Arabic/Indonesian if applicable), 150–250 words, including research purpose, method, key findings, and implications.

  4. Keywords – 3–5 relevant keywords.

  5. Introduction – Background, research gap, objectives, and significance of the study.

  6. Literature Review/Theoretical Framework – Overview of relevant theories and prior studies.

  7. Methodology – Description of research design, data sources, and analytical methods.

  8. Results and Discussion – Presentation and interpretation of findings supported by evidence.

  9. Conclusion – Summary of findings, contributions, limitations, and suggestions for future research.

  10. References – Complete and accurate list of cited works in APA 7th style.

4. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must ensure the authenticity of their work and acknowledge all sources appropriately.

  • Any potential conflict of interest should be disclosed at the time of submission.

  • The editorial team may use plagiarism detection software to verify originality. Manuscripts with similarity scores above 20% may be rejected.

5. Review and Publication

  • All manuscripts will undergo double-blind peer review.

  • Authors are expected to respond to reviewers’ comments within the designated time frame.

  • The editorial board reserves the right to edit manuscripts for clarity, style, and conformity to journal standards without altering the substance of the work.

6. Copyright and Open Access

  • Upon acceptance, authors retain copyright but grant JUQUTS the right to publish, distribute, and archive the work.

  • The journal operates under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) license, allowing others to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.