Author Guidelines

Junela Conseils: Journal of Islamic Guidance and Counseling welcomes original research articles and scholarly manuscripts that are relevant to the journal's focus and scope. Authors are required to follow the guidelines below to ensure consistency, academic quality, and an efficient editorial and peer-review process.

1. General Requirements

1. The manuscript must be an original scholarly work that has not been previously published and is not simultaneously submitted to another journal.

2. The manuscript must be relevant to the focus and scope of Junela Conseils, particularly Guidance and Counseling, Islamic Counseling, Islamic Psychotherapy, Religious Counseling, and Multicultural Counseling.

3. Manuscripts may be written in Indonesian or English.

4. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, originality, and academic integrity of their manuscripts.

5. Manuscripts should be prepared using the official Junela Conseils manuscript template.

6. The manuscript should use Garamond, 12 pt, with 1.15 line spacing. No additional spacing should be added before or after paragraphs.

2. Title

1. The title should be concise, informative, specific, and clearly reflect the content of the manuscript.

2. The title should be written in Garamond, 18 pt.

3. The title should not exceed two lines.

4. Avoid unnecessary abbreviations and overly general expressions in the title.

3. Author Information

The manuscript should include:

· Full name of all authors;

· Institutional affiliation;

· City and country of the institution;

· Corresponding author's email address.

The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the editorial team throughout the submission, review, revision, and publication processes.

4. Abstract

The abstract must:

1. Be written in one paragraph;

2. Use single spacing;

3. Not exceed 250 words;

4. Clearly describe the research purpose, methodology, main findings, and recommendations/conclusion;

5. For original research, briefly explain the research design, participants or sample, data collection, and analytical methods where relevant;

6. Be followed by at least three keywords that accurately represent the manuscript.

5. Keywords

Authors should provide a minimum of three keywords. Keywords should be specific and representative of the main concepts, variables, theories, or research topics discussed in the manuscript.

6. Introduction

The Introduction should clearly establish the background and significance of the research. Authors should:

· Explain the important issue or phenomenon addressed by the study;

· Present relevant previous research;

· Identify the research gap or limitations of existing studies;

· Explain the novelty or contribution of the manuscript;

· Clearly state the research objectives;

· Present the research questions, arguments, or hypotheses where appropriate.

The Introduction should generally consist of 4–6 paragraphs and maintain a balanced proportion relative to the other sections of the manuscript. Relevant and recent scholarly references should be incorporated, particularly from reputable academic journals.

7. Method

The Method section must provide sufficient detail to allow readers to understand how the research was conducted.

For quantitative research, authors should describe:

· Research design;

· Research period and setting;

· Population and sample;

· Sampling technique;

· Data collection procedures;

· Research instruments and their development;

· Validity and reliability procedures; and

· Data analysis techniques.

For qualitative research, authors should describe:

· Research approach and design;

· Research setting and duration;

· Participants, subjects, or informants;

· Data collection techniques;

· Data analysis procedures; and

· Procedures used to establish the validity or trustworthiness of the findings.

When applicable, authors should also provide information concerning research ethics and ethical approval.

8. Results

The Results section should present the research findings clearly, systematically, and objectively. Results should focus on the findings that directly address the research questions or objectives.

Tables, figures, graphs, and other relevant illustrations may be included when necessary. Each table or figure must have a clear title and appropriate source information when the material is derived from another source.

9. Discussion

The Discussion should interpret and explain the research findings by relating them to relevant theories, previous studies, and the broader context of Islamic Guidance and Counseling.

Authors should explain the significance of the findings, similarities or differences with previous research, theoretical or practical implications, and the contribution of the study to the development of knowledge.

The Discussion should be substantive and should constitute the major analytical component of the manuscript. The template recommends a discussion of more than 2,000 words where appropriate. Subsections should not be numbered.

10. Conclusion

The Conclusion should provide a concise synthesis of the main findings and their implications. Authors should also provide recommendations for future research where relevant.

The conclusion should:

· Directly address the research objectives;

· Highlight the principal findings;

· State the implications of the study;

· Explain relevant research limitations; and

· Provide recommendations for future research.

The template specifies that the conclusion should be no more than 100 words.

11. References

References must:

1. Follow the American Psychological Association (APA), 6th edition style;

2. Be relevant to the manuscript;

3. Be cited consistently in the text and reference list;

4. Preferably be managed using reference-management software such as Mendeley or Zotero;

5. Prioritize recent and reputable scholarly journal articles.

The journal template recommends that approximately 80% of references come from journal articles and 20% from other relevant academic sources, such as books or other scholarly publications.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that every reference cited in the manuscript appears in the reference list and that every reference listed is cited in the manuscript.

12. Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

Tables and figures should be directly relevant to the research and presented clearly.

Each table should have:

· A table number;

· A concise and informative title;

· Clearly identified variables or information; and

· A source where applicable.

Figures, graphs, and other visual materials should also include appropriate captions and source information when they are adapted or reproduced from other works.

13. Citation and Academic Integrity

Authors must properly acknowledge all sources used in the manuscript. Direct quotations, paraphrased ideas, data, theories, and other materials derived from previous works must be appropriately cited.

Authors must ensure that the manuscript is free from plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, and other forms of academic misconduct.

14. Manuscript Structure

In general, manuscripts should follow the structure below:

Title → Author Information → Abstract → Keywords → Introduction → Method → Results → Discussion → Conclusion → References

The manuscript should follow the formatting and organization provided in the official Junela Conseils manuscript template.

15. Submission and Editorial Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's Open Journal System (OJS). Authors should ensure that all required submission information and files are complete before submitting the manuscript.

All submitted manuscripts will undergo an initial editorial screening and, if considered suitable, will proceed to the journal's double-blind peer-review process. Authors may be required to revise their manuscripts in accordance with reviewers' and editors' recommendations before a final publication decision is made.

By submitting a manuscript, authors acknowledge that they have read and agree to comply with the journal's Author Guidelines, Peer Review Process, and Publication Ethics.

Author Guidelines