1. Manuscript Structure and Content

1. Article Title
   The title should be concise, informative, and clearly reflect the research scope. The recommended title length is 12–18 words. Avoid overly broad titles and ensure that the title reflects the main issue, object, and contribution of the study.
2. Authors
   Write the full names of all authors without abbreviations. Provide complete affiliations, including department, faculty, university/institution, city, and country. Each author must provide an active email address and ORCID ID.
   Example:
   John Doe, Ph.D.; Jane Smith, M.A.; Ahmad Fauzi, M.H.
   Department of Islamic Economic Law, Faculty of Sharia, Universitas XYZ, Jakarta, Indonesia.
3. Abstract
   The abstract must be written clearly in English with a maximum of 200 words. It should briefly include the research background, objective, method, key findings, and contribution of the study. Avoid citations, tables, and undefined abbreviations in the abstract.
4. Keywords
   Provide 4–6 keywords that represent the main topic of the article. Keywords should be specific and relevant to the journal’s scope.
   Example: Islamic economic law; sharia finance; halal industry; maqasid sharia; Islamic business law.
5. Introduction
   The introduction should explain the research phenomenon, current issue, theoretical background, research gap, novelty, objectives, and contribution of the study. Authors are encouraged to structure the introduction logically and avoid excessive general background.
   • Research phenomenon or practical context
   • Current relevant issues
   • Theoretical foundation
   • Research gap and novelty
   • Research objectives, benefits, and implications
6. Literature Review / Critical Review
   This section should discuss relevant theories, previous studies, conceptual arguments, and hypothesis development if applicable. Authors should use recent and reputable references. Citation management tools such as Mendeley or Zotero are strongly recommended.
   Example:
   H1: Islamic financial literacy has a significant effect on halal investment intention.
   H2: Trust mediates the relationship between sharia compliance and customer loyalty.
7. Methodological Innovation / Research Method
   The method section must clearly describe the research design, data sources, population, sample, sampling technique, variables, research instruments, object of study, data collection procedure, and data analysis technique. For empirical studies, authors must explain the validity and reliability of the instruments where applicable.
8. Results and Discussion
   Present research findings clearly and concisely. Tables and figures should support the explanation, not replace it. The discussion must interpret findings using relevant theories, previous studies, and the context of sharia economic law or Islamic economic development.
9. Conclusion
   The conclusion should summarize the main findings, theoretical contribution, practical implications, limitations, and recommendations for future research. The conclusion should be written in a concise paragraph and should not simply repeat the abstract.
10. Tables and Figures
    Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially based on their order of appearance in the manuscript. Each table and figure must have a clear title and source. Avoid using low-resolution images.
11. References
    References must follow APA 7th edition style. Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero. Authors should prioritize reputable journal articles, books, and academic sources. Recent references are recommended, while classical theories may be cited when relevant.
12. Plagiarism and Similarity Check
    All manuscripts will be screened for similarity. The recommended similarity threshold is ≤ 12%, excluding references and common phrases. Manuscripts with high similarity may be returned for revision or rejected before peer review.

2. Author Information and Submission Requirements

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must complete all required author data accurately. Complete author information supports transparency, academic credibility, indexing readiness, metadata quality, and long-term scholarly visibility.

• Full name with academic degree(s)
• Valid and active email address
• Complete affiliation: department, faculty, university/institution, city, and country
• Mandatory ORCID ID. Authors may register at https://orcid.org/register
• Scopus Author ID, if available
• SINTA profile link for Indonesian authors, if available
• Google Scholar profile link, if available

3. Submission Documents

All submissions to SELI must include the following documents to support editorial screening, peer review, and publication administration:

1. Cover Letter and Author Data
   A formal cover letter including manuscript title, author names, email addresses, ORCID IDs, affiliations, and a brief statement of originality and contribution.
2. Full Manuscript Article
   The complete manuscript formatted according to SELI guidelines, including title, abstract, keywords, main text, references, tables, and figures.
3. Title Page
   A separate title page containing author identity, affiliation, corresponding author information, funding statement, conflict of interest statement, and acknowledgments if applicable.
4. Turnitin Similarity Report
   A similarity report in PDF format showing similarity of ≤ 12%, excluding references and common phrases.
5. Statement Letter / Copyright Agreement
   A signed statement confirming originality, authorship responsibility, publication consent, copyright agreement, conflict of interest disclosure, and ethical compliance.
6. Supplementary Files
   Additional tables, figures, research instruments, datasets, or appendices may be submitted if needed to support the manuscript.

4. Generative AI and Writing Assistance Policy

Authors may use generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Grammarly, QuillBot, DeepL, or similar tools only for limited writing support, such as improving grammar, clarity, structure, translation, and language polishing. The final responsibility for the accuracy, originality, validity, and integrity of the manuscript remains entirely with the author(s).

5. Ethical Standards and Peer Review

SELI follows ethical publication principles aligned with international scholarly publishing standards, including editorial independence, reviewer confidentiality, author responsibility, originality, transparency, and conflict of interest disclosure. Manuscripts are processed through a double-blind peer review system to maintain impartiality and academic quality.

• Authors must submit original and unpublished manuscripts.
• Manuscripts must not be under review by another journal at the same time.
• All sources, data, ideas, figures, and tables must be properly cited.
• Conflicts of interest must be disclosed transparently.
• Research involving human participants must follow applicable ethical standards.

6. Manuscript Formatting