Author Guidelines

Guidelines for Writing Articles
Sharia Economic Law Innovation (SELI)

Articles submitted to SELI must comply with rigorous standards to ensure scientific quality, relevance, and alignment with the journal’s focus on Islamic economic law. Please follow the detailed guidelines below to prepare your manuscript effectively.

1. Manuscript Structure and Content

  1. Article Title
    The title must be concise (max 12 words), clearly reflecting the research scope. Use 14-point Times New Roman, bold.
  2. Authors
    List 2–3 authors with full names and academic titles. Provide complete affiliations including department, faculty, university, city, and country.
    Example:
    John Doe, Ph.D., Jane Smith, M.A., Ahmad Fauzi, M.H.
    Department of Islamic Economics, Faculty of Sharia, Universitas XYZ, Jakarta, Indonesia
  3. Abstract
    A concise summary (max 200 words) presenting the core research objective, methods, results, and significance. Written clearly in English.
  4. Introduction
    One page using 11-point Times New Roman, structured in five paragraphs:
    • Research phenomenon or context
    • Current relevant issues
    • Theoretical framework
    • Research gaps and novelty
    • Research objectives, benefits, and implications
  5. Critical Review
    Discussion without sub-numbering; hypotheses presented clearly at the end.
    Incorporate relevant theories and recent supporting studies (Mendeley desktop recommended).
    Example:
    H1: [Hypothesis]
    H2: [Hypothesis]
  6. Methodological Innovation
    Detailed explanation of data sources, samples, variables, research objects, and analysis techniques.
  7. Results and Discussion
    Present analytic results concisely (avoid appended raw tables). Discuss findings supported by relevant theories and references.
  8. Conclusion
    Summarize main findings and their implications in a single paragraph (max 150 words).
  9. Tables and Figures
    Number sequentially based on appearance order. Ensure clarity and relevance.
  10. References
    Use Mendeley or equivalent tools for reference management.
    Cite journals indexed in Scopus Q1–Q3.
    Follow APA 7th edition style.
  11. Plagiarism Check
    Turnitin similarity must be ≤ 12% excluding references and common phrases. Include plagiarism report upon submission.

2. Author Information and Submission Requirements

Before submitting, authors must complete their data thoroughly including:

  • Full Name with Academic Degree(s)
  • Valid Email Address
  • Complete Affiliation: Department, Faculty, University, City, Country
  • Mandatory ORCID ID. (Register for free at https://orcid.org/register)
  • Dosen (Lecturers) are encouraged to provide their Scopus Author ID if available.
  • For Indonesian authors, include SINTA Profile link if applicable.
  • It is recommended authors also register for and provide their Google Scholar ID for broader visibility.

Accurate and complete author data ensures transparency and credibility, supporting SELI’s commitment to academic excellence and alignment with Indonesian government research development priorities.

3. Submission Documents

All submissions to SELI must include the following mandatory documents to comply with our peer-review and publication standards:

  1. Cover Letter and Author Data
    A formal cover letter including complete author information: full names with academic titles, emails, ORCID IDs, full affiliations (department, faculty, university, city, country), and, if applicable, Scopus Author ID and SINTA profile link.
  2. Full Manuscript Article
    The complete article text formatted according to SELI guidelines, including abstract, keywords, main text, references, tables, and figures.
  3. Turnitin Similarity Report (PDF)
    A plagiarism check report demonstrating similarity of ≤ 12%. Submit the official Turnitin report or equivalent.
  4. Copyright Agreement Form (PDF)
    Signed copyright transfer agreement by all authors. Digital or scanned signatures are accepted, confirming originality and publication consent.

Note: Incomplete submission or missing any required document will delay the review process and may lead to rejection.

SELI strictly follows the double-blind peer review process adhering to the highest international standards adopted by leading publishers such as Elsevier, Wiley, Emerald, and Clarivate. This commitment ensures transparency, academic rigor, and integrity throughout the publication process.

Following these guidelines will maximize your manuscript’s potential for acceptance and contribute to advancing global research in Islamic economic law.