The journal promotes the development of Islamic education that is inclusive, humanistic, critical, dialogical, and responsive to the dynamics of multicultural society.

The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:

1. Multicultural Islamic Education
2. Islamic Religious Education
3. Religious Moderation
4. Character Education
5. Islamic Educational Philosophy
6. Sociology of Education
7. Religion and Social Change
8. Culture-Based Education
9. Diversity and Multiculturalism
10. Contemporary Socio-Religious Issues
11. Islamic Education and Social Transformation
12. Intercultural and Interreligious Education
13. Islamic Education Policy and Curriculum
14. Educational Leadership and Management in Islamic Institutions
15. Contemporary Issues in Islamic Education

The journal welcomes interdisciplinary studies that integrate Islamic perspectives with education, philosophy, social sciences, cultural studies, and related disciplines.

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2. Types of Manuscripts

Marhama accepts the following types of manuscripts:

A. Research Articles

Original research based on qualitative, quantitative, mixed-method, library research, field research, case studies, or other appropriate scholarly methodologies.

B. Conceptual Articles

Articles presenting theoretical arguments, conceptual frameworks, critical analyses, or new perspectives on issues within the journal's scope.

C. Literature Review Articles

Systematic, critical, or integrative reviews of existing literature that provide significant theoretical or practical contributions to Islamic education and related fields.

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3. Originality and Publication Ethics

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts:

1. Are original works and have not been previously published.
2. Are not currently under consideration by another journal.
3. Do not contain plagiarism or self-plagiarism.
4. Properly acknowledge and cite all sources used.
5. Do not reproduce substantial portions of another author's work without appropriate permission and citation.
6. Have not been simultaneously submitted to another journal.
7. Present research findings honestly and accurately.
8. Do not contain fabricated or falsified data.
9. Clearly report relevant limitations of the study.
10. Comply with applicable research ethics requirements.

The journal's current policy explicitly requires authors to ensure originality, avoid simultaneous submission, provide appropriate citations, and respond professionally to editorial and peer-review comments.

Manuscripts found to involve plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, or other serious publication-ethics violations may be rejected or retracted.

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4. Authorship

Authorship should be limited to individuals who have made substantial contributions to the research and manuscript, including contributions to one or more of the following:

• conception and design of the study;
• data collection;
• data analysis and interpretation;
• development of the theoretical framework;
• drafting the manuscript;
• critical revision of the manuscript.

All authors listed in the manuscript must:

1. Have made a meaningful contribution to the work.
2. Approve the final version of the manuscript.
3. Agree to the submission of the manuscript.
4. Accept responsibility for the integrity of the work.

Individuals who contributed to the research but do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgements section.

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5. Language

Manuscripts may be written in:

• Bahasa Indonesia, or
• English.

The journal's official journal information currently lists English and Indonesian as its publication languages.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript uses clear, academic, grammatically correct, and consistent language.

For English manuscripts, authors are encouraged to have the manuscript proofread by a competent English speaker before submission.

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6. Manuscript Structure

Research articles should generally follow the following structure:

Title

The title should:

• be concise and informative;
• clearly reflect the main topic of the article;
• avoid unnecessary abbreviations;
• preferably contain the main variables, concepts, or research focus.

Author Information

Include:

• Full name of each author
• Institutional affiliation
• Department/Study Program
• University/Institution
• City and country
• Email address of the corresponding author
• ORCID, if available

Example:

Author Name
Department of Islamic Education, Faculty of Education, University Name, Indonesia
Email: author@email.com
ORCID: https://orcid.org/xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx

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7. Abstract

The abstract should be written in English and/or Indonesian, according to the journal's template.

The abstract should briefly present:

1. Background/context
2. Research objective
3. Method
4. Main findings
5. Conclusion/implications

Recommended length: 150–250 words.

The abstract should be written as one coherent paragraph and should not contain unnecessary citations, tables, or figures.

Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords that represent the main concepts of the article.

Example:

Keywords: Islamic education; multiculturalism; religious moderation; character education; social change.

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8. Introduction

The introduction should establish a clear academic rationale for the study.

It should contain:

1. Background of the research problem.
2. Relevant theoretical and/or empirical context.
3. Identification of the research gap.
4. Previous studies relevant to the topic.
5. Novelty or contribution of the study.
6. Research objectives or research questions.

Authors should avoid presenting an excessively broad literature review in the introduction. The introduction should lead logically toward the research problem and explain why the study is necessary.

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9. Literature Review / Theoretical Framework

The literature review should provide a critical discussion of relevant theories and previous studies.

Authors should:

• prioritize recent and relevant scholarly sources;
• include authoritative books and journal articles;
• identify agreements and disagreements among previous studies;
• explain the theoretical position of the current research;
• clearly establish the research gap.

Authors should avoid simply listing previous studies without synthesizing them.

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10. Method

The methodology should provide sufficient information for readers to understand how the study was conducted.

Depending on the type of research, this section may include:

Qualitative Research

• research approach;
• research setting;
• participants/informants;
• data sources;
• data collection techniques;
• data analysis;
• validity/trustworthiness procedures.

Quantitative Research

• research design;
• population and sample;
• sampling technique;
• variables;
• instruments;
• validity and reliability;
• data collection;
• statistical analysis.

Mixed Methods

Authors should clearly explain:

• qualitative component;
• quantitative component;
• integration of both components;
• rationale for using mixed methods.

Library/Conceptual Research

Authors should explain:

• sources of literature;
• selection criteria;
• analytical approach;
• theoretical framework;
• procedures for interpreting the literature.

Research involving human participants should comply with applicable ethical standards.

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11. Results

The Results section should present the findings objectively and systematically.

Authors should:

• present findings that directly answer the research questions;
• avoid excessive repetition;
• use tables and figures where appropriate;
• distinguish findings from interpretation;
• report important statistical or qualitative evidence.

Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively.

Example:

Table 1. Characteristics of Research Participants

or

Figure 1. Conceptual Framework of Multicultural Islamic Education

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12. Discussion

The Discussion should interpret the findings rather than simply repeat them.

Authors should:

1. Explain the meaning of the findings.
2. Relate findings to previous research.
3. Explain similarities and differences with previous studies.
4. Connect findings with relevant theories.
5. Discuss theoretical and practical implications.
6. Explain the contribution of the study.
7. Address unexpected findings where relevant.

A strong Discussion should answer the question:

What do these findings mean for the development of knowledge and practice in multicultural and social Islamic education?

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13. Conclusion

The conclusion should provide a concise answer to the research objectives or research questions.

It should include:

• the main conclusion;
• the principal contribution of the study;
• practical/theoretical implications where appropriate;
• recommendations for future research, if relevant.

The conclusion should not simply repeat the abstract or Results section.

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14. Acknowledgements

Authors may acknowledge:

• research institutions;
• funding organizations;
• research assistants;
• participants;
• supervisors;
• other individuals who contributed significantly but do not qualify for authorship.

Funding sources should be clearly identified where applicable.

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15. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflict of interest that could influence the research or publication process.

Examples include:

• employment relationships;
• research funding;
• consultancy;
• financial interests;
• intellectual property;
• personal or institutional relationships.

The current journal guidelines also require authors to disclose matters that may constitute conflicts of interest.

If there is no conflict of interest, authors may state:

Conflict of Interest: The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest associated with this article.

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16. Data Availability Statement

Where applicable, authors should state whether research data are available.

Examples:

Data Availability: The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

or

Data Availability: All data generated or analyzed during this study are included in the published article.

For research where data cannot ethically or legally be shared, authors should explain the restriction.

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17. Ethics Approval and Informed Consent

Research involving human participants should comply with applicable ethical standards.

Where applicable, authors should provide:

• name of the ethics committee/institution;
• approval number;
• date of approval;
• informed consent procedures.

Example:

Ethics Approval: This study received ethical approval from [Institution/Committee], Approval No. XXXX.

For studies involving participants:

Informed Consent: Informed consent was obtained from all participants involved in the study.

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18. Use of AI-Assisted Technologies

Authors should disclose the use of generative AI or other AI-assisted technologies in preparing the manuscript when such tools have been used in ways relevant to the scholarly work.

AI tools should not be listed as authors.

Authors remain fully responsible for:

• the accuracy of the manuscript;
• originality;
• citations;
• research integrity;
• ethical compliance;
• the final content of the manuscript.

A disclosure may be written as:

AI-Assisted Technology Disclosure: During the preparation of this manuscript, the authors used [name of tool] for [language editing/grammar improvement/etc.]. The authors reviewed and edited the output and take full responsibility for the content of the manuscript.

This provision is particularly appropriate given the broader OJS publishing environment's move toward disclosure of AI-assisted technologies and research-transparency statements.

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19. References

References should:

• be relevant to the manuscript;
• be cited consistently throughout the text;
• contain complete bibliographic information;
• include DOI where available;
• include URLs where appropriate;
• prioritize reputable peer-reviewed scholarly sources.

Authors should ensure that every source cited in the manuscript appears in the reference list and every reference listed is cited in the manuscript.

The current submission checklist specifically asks authors to provide URLs for references where available.

Recommended reference composition

Authors are encouraged to prioritize recent scholarly publications, particularly journal articles, while still using seminal works when theoretically necessary.

A reference-management application such as:

• Zotero
• Mendeley
• EndNote

is recommended.

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20. Citation Style

For consistency, the journal should use APA 7th Edition as the citation and reference style.

In-text citation

One author:

(Rahman, 2024)

Two authors:

(Rahman & Yusuf, 2024)

Three or more authors:

(Rahman et al., 2024)

Narrative citation:

Rahman et al. (2024) argue that multicultural Islamic education...

Reference examples

Journal article:

Rahman, A., & Yusuf, M. (2024). Multicultural Islamic education and religious moderation in contemporary society. Journal of Islamic Education Studies, 12(2), 115–130. https://doi.org/xxxxx

Book:

Banks, J. A. (2021). An introduction to multicultural education. Pearson.

Web source:

Organization Name. (2024). Title of webpage. URL

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21. Tables

Tables should:

1. Be numbered consecutively.
2. Have a concise and informative title.
3. Be referred to in the text.
4. Be placed near the relevant discussion.
5. Use consistent formatting.
6. Avoid unnecessary vertical lines where possible.

Example:

Table 1. Respondents' Characteristics

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22. Figures

Figures may include:

• conceptual frameworks;
• research models;
• diagrams;
• photographs;
• maps;
• charts.

Each figure must have:

• a figure number;
• a clear caption;
• sufficient resolution;
• appropriate source information where applicable.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted images.

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23. Manuscript Formatting

Based on the current OJS submission checklist, manuscripts should:

• be submitted as Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, or RTF files;
• use 12-point font;
• use single spacing;
• use italics rather than underlining, except for URLs;
• place tables and figures within the manuscript at the appropriate locations rather than collecting them at the end.

For the final journal template, I recommend specifying the exact font, margins, paper size, paragraph spacing, heading hierarchy, and maximum manuscript length directly in the downloadable template.

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24. Manuscript Length

Recommended manuscript length:

5,000–8,000 words, including:

• abstract;
• main text;
• tables;
• figures;
• references.

Longer manuscripts may be considered when their length is justified by the research design and scholarly contribution.

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25. Submission Procedure

Authors must submit manuscripts through the journal's Open Journal System (OJS).

The submission process generally involves:

1. Registering an account.
2. Logging into the journal system.
3. Starting a new submission.
4. Selecting the appropriate section.
5. Uploading the manuscript.
6. Entering author metadata.
7. Adding title, abstract, keywords, and references.
8. Uploading supplementary files where necessary.
9. Confirming the submission requirements.
10. Completing the submission.

The current Marhama submission page requires authors to log in or register before submitting and provides a submission checklist.

Submission portal:

Marhama OJS – Submissions

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26. Peer Review

Submitted manuscripts will undergo an editorial screening before being sent for peer review.

The editorial process may include:

Submission → Initial Screening → Similarity/Plagiarism Check → Peer Review → Revision → Editorial Decision → Copyediting → Publication

The publisher's current peer-review policy for its journal platform describes a closed/blind review process involving two reviewers, with an expected maximum review period of four weeks and an initial editorial response within two weeks.

For Marhama specifically, I recommend stating the exact review model and timelines on the journal website once they have been formally established by the editorial team.

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27. Plagiarism and Similarity

Authors must ensure that manuscripts are original.

The journal's current publication-ethics policy states that manuscripts should undergo plagiarism checking and specifies a maximum similarity threshold of 25%.

However, similarity percentage alone does not determine whether plagiarism has occurred. The editorial team may examine the nature and source of similarities.

Manuscripts involving plagiarism may be:

• rejected;
• returned for revision;
• retracted after publication;
• subject to additional editorial sanctions.

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28. Revision

Authors receiving a revision decision should:

1. Respond to all reviewer comments.
2. Clearly indicate changes made to the manuscript.
3. Provide a point-by-point response.
4. Explain scientifically justified disagreements with reviewers.
5. Submit the revised manuscript within the specified deadline.

Example:

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29. Withdrawal

Authors wishing to withdraw a manuscript after submission should contact the editorial office and provide a clear reason.

Unjustified withdrawal after substantial editorial or peer-review processing may be subject to the journal's applicable policies.

Authors should not submit the same manuscript to another journal while it is still under consideration by Marhama.

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30. Post-Publication Corrections

If authors discover a significant error after publication, they must immediately notify the editor.

Depending on the nature and severity of the error, the journal may issue:

• a correction;
• an erratum;
• a retraction;
• another appropriate editorial notice.

The journal's current author guidelines likewise require authors to notify the editor if they discover significant errors or inaccuracies in their work.

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31. Publication Frequency

Marhama: Journal of Multicultural and Social Islamic Education is currently scheduled for publication twice a year, in June and December.