Submissions

Author Guidelines

IJMIB: Indonesian Journal of Management & Islamic Business, with registered number ISSN xxxx-xxxx (Print) and ISSN xxxx-xxxx (Online), is a peer-reviewed journal published two times a year (June, and December) by IJMIB: Indonesian Journal of Management & Islamic Business. IJMIB is intended to be the journal for publishing articles reporting the results of research on business.

The IJMIB invites manuscripts in the various topics include, but not limited to, functional areas of Islamic Management, Islamic Finance, Islamic Entrepreneurship, Islamic Business Innovation, Islamic Business Ethics, Islamic Market Dynamics.

The primary criterion for publication in the journal is the significance of the contribution an article makes to the literature in the business area, i.e., the significance of the contribution and the rigor of the analysis and the presentation of the paper. The acceptance decision is made based upon an independent review process that provides critically constructive and prompt evaluations of submitted manuscripts.

AUDIENCE

The primary, but not exclusive, audience is academicians, postgraduate students, business practitioners, and other people interested in business research.

POLICY ON DATA AVAILABILITY

The objective of the IJMIB: Indonesian Journal of Management & Islamic Business is to provide the widest possible dissemination of knowledge, based on systematic scholarly inquiries into business as a field of professional research and educational activity. As part of this process, authors are encouraged to make their data available for use by others in extending or replicating the results reported in their articles. The authors of articles which report data dependent results should footnote the status of the data’s availability and, when pertinent, this should be accompanied by information on how the data may be obtained

REPRODUCTION POLICY

An objective of the IJMIB: Indonesian Journal of Management & Islamic Business is to promote the wide dissemination of the results of systematic scholarly inquiries into the broad field of business research. Permission is hereby granted to reproduce any of the contents of the journal for use in courses of instruction, as long as the source and “IJMIB: Indonesian Journal of Management & Islamic Business” are indicated in any such reproductions.

A written application must be made to the editor-in-chief for permission to reproduce any of the contents of the journal for use in anything other than a course of instruction - e. g., inclusion in books of readings or in any other publications intended for general distribution. In consideration for the grant of permission by the journal in such instances, the applicant must notify the author(s) in writing of the intended use to be made of each reproduction. Normally, the journal will not access a charge for the waiver of copyright.

AUTHOR GUIDELINE

Each manuscript must include a reference list containing only the quoted work and using the Mendeley or Zotero tool. Each entry should contain all the data needed for unambiguous identification. With the author-date system, use the following format recommended by APA Citation Style.

Format

Manuscripts should be typed on A4 paper (210mm x 297mm) using a 12-point Garamond font and must be 1 line-spaced, except for indented quotations. The manuscript must be saved as a Word file. All pages, including those containing tables, appendices, and references, should be numbered consecutively. Spell out numbers from one to ten, except when used in tables, lists, or with mathematical, statistical, scientific, or technical units and quantities (e.g., distances, weights, and measures). For example: three days; 3 kilometers; 30 years. All other numbers should be expressed numerically. Authors are encouraged to use the IJMIB template. A sample template is included at the end of this document.

Language

The manuscript must be written in good academic English, following the spelling conventions of Webster’s International Dictionary. To ensure an anonymous review, authors should not identify themselves directly or indirectly in their papers. A single author should not use the word “we.” Authors whose native language is not English are encouraged to have their papers checked for grammar and clarity before submission. We use Grammarly to help eliminate language errors. Ensure that the manuscript does not contain more than 200 errors and has no more than 15% plagiarism indicators.

Article Length

The article should be between 5,000 and 7,000 words. While the allowable length of the manuscript is at the editor’s discretion, manuscripts shorter or longer than the specified word count may be returned to the author(s) for revision before consideration by the editors. The word count excludes the abstract, tables, figures, and references.

Files to be Submitted

When submitting a manuscript, authors must provide the following files:

1. Manuscript Without Author Identity: A version of the manuscript that excludes any identifying information about the author(s), ensuring a double-blind review process.
2. Manuscript With Author Identity: A complete version of the manuscript that includes the author(s)’ names, affiliations, and contact details.
3. Letter of Copyright Agreement: A signed copyright agreement form, which can be downloaded from the "Template" section on the journal's website.
4. Additional Supporting Documents: Any other documents required to support the article submission, as outlined in the journal's submission guidelines.

TITLE PAGE

Article Title

The title of the article should be specific, effective, and no more than 20 words. Use simple and straightforward language to create a title that offers readers a clear glimpse of the content at first glance.

Author’s name and Affiliations

The full name, affiliation at the time the research was completed, and address for each author, including the full postal address, telephone number, and email address, must be provided. For articles with multiple authors, please provide detailed contact information for the corresponding author(s).

Abstract

The abstract should stand alone, meaning that no citations are included. It should concisely inform the reader of the manuscript’s purpose, methods, findings, and value. The abstract should be relatively nontechnical, yet clear enough for an informed reader to understand the manuscript’s contribution. The manuscript’s title, but not the author’s name or any other identifying information, should appear on the abstract page. The abstract, which should be between 100-200 words, must be presented in English on a separate page immediately preceding the text of the manuscript.

Keyword

Keywords are an important part of writing an abstract. Authors should select up to five specific keywords that reflect the essential aspects of the article. Keywords and the article’s classification should be provided after the abstract.

MAIN ARTICLE

Manuscripts submitted to this journal should include the following main headings:

Introduction

The introduction should consist of 4 to 6 concise paragraphs, beginning with an explanation of why the issue or phenomenon under discussion is significant and warrants scholarly attention. Clearly articulate the research context and specify whether the study adopts a quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approach, justifying the choice of methodology. Next, review existing literature to establish what has already been studied and identify gaps or limitations that necessitate this research. Highlight the novelty of your study by explaining how it addresses these gaps and contributes uniquely to the field. Subsequently, define the specific objectives of the research and clarify how these objectives differentiate your work from existing studies while complementing or enhancing prior research. Finally, present the key arguments, hypotheses, or propositions that the study seeks to test or validate, ensuring these elements align with the research objectives and underscore their importance in advancing the scholarly discourse. This structure ensures a focused and impactful introduction that meets the academic standards of the Indonesian Journal of Management & Islamic Business (IJMIB).

Methods

Qualitative research

The methodology section is a critical component of a qualitative research article in Indonesian Journal of Management & Islamic Business (IJMIB). It should provide clear and detailed information on the research design and processes to ensure transparency, rigor, and replicability. Authors are expected to describe the philosophical stance underpinning the study (e.g., interpretivism, constructivism) and how it aligns with the research objectives. This section must clearly state the qualitative approach employed, such as case study, ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, or content analysis, with justification for its suitability in addressing the research problem. The data collection process should be explained comprehensively, including the types of data sources (e.g., interviews, focus groups, observations, or documents), the sampling strategy (e.g., purposive, snowball), and the criteria for participant selection. Authors should provide details about the interview or observation protocols, the duration and frequency of interactions, and the context in which the data were gathered. If relevant, ethical considerations must also be addressed, including obtaining informed consent and protecting participant confidentiality. For data analysis, authors should describe the specific analytical techniques used (e.g., thematic analysis, discourse analysis, narrative analysis) and the steps taken to ensure credibility and trustworthiness, such as member checking, triangulation, or audit trails. It is essential to demonstrate how the findings emerged from the data through a systematic and transparent coding or categorization process. Finally, authors are encouraged to discuss any reflexivity practices undertaken to acknowledge potential researcher biases and how these were mitigated throughout the research process. Clear and precise articulation of these elements will enhance the methodological rigor of submissions to IJMIB.

Quantitative research

The methodology section is essential in ensuring the validity and reliability of quantitative research submitted to the Indonesian Journal of Management & Islamic Business (IJMIB). This section must provide a detailed explanation of the research design, data collection methods, and analytical procedures used, enabling readers to assess the study's rigor and replicability. Authors should begin by describing the research design (e.g., descriptive, correlational, experimental) and its appropriateness in addressing the research objectives or hypotheses. The population and sampling procedures must be clearly articulated, including the target population, sampling frame, and method used (e.g., random sampling, stratified sampling). Authors should specify the sample size, its adequacy based on statistical considerations, and any inclusion or exclusion criteria applied. The data collection process should outline the instruments used, such as surveys, tests, or secondary data sources, with detailed descriptions of their development, reliability, and validity. If pre-existing instruments were employed, their source and relevance to the current study should be justified. For the data analysis, authors should describe the statistical methods and tools applied, along with their rationale. This includes specifying software packages used, assumptions tested, and the procedures followed to ensure the integrity of the results. It is critical to mention how the data were prepared for analysis (e.g., handling missing data, outliers) and to report the statistical tests used for hypothesis testing or model evaluation. Authors must also address ethical considerations, including informed consent, anonymity, and compliance with relevant research ethics guidelines. A well-structured methodology section will contribute to the credibility and scientific rigor of quantitative studies published in IJMIB.

Results and  Discussion

Results

The main provisions in writing research or study findings are as follows: 1) present the research or study findings briefly, while still providing sufficient detail to support conclusions, 2) may use tables or pictures, but do not repeat the same information, by providing narration at the bottom of the table or picture so that the reader can understand the tables or pictures presented by the author, and 3) each research finding or study must be interpreted properly using standard spelling.  Data analysis processes such as statistical calculations or hypothesis testing processes need not be presented, only the results of the analysis and the results of hypothesis testing need to be reported. Tables or graphs can be used by the author to describe the results of research or studies found verbally, by providing narration or comments at the bottom of the tables or graphs by referring to previous research results contained in reputable scientific journals both internationally and nationally

Discussion

The discussion section aims to: (1) answer the problem formulation and research or study questions; (2) shows how the findings were obtained or found; (3) interpret the findings; (4) linking research findings or studies with established knowledge structures; and (5) bring up new theories or modifications to existing theories, by comparing the results of previous studies that have been published in reputable journals.

Conclusion
The conclusion consists of a summary of the article that presents a summary of the results of research that has been carried out and is the answer to the formulation of the problem. Conclusions must be aligned with the formulation of the problem and research objectives. If the conclusion is more than one, then it’s written using numbering numbers in paragraphs, not by using bullets, and the writer can also add the prospect of development of the results of the research or study as well as how to further implications will be the prospects of research or further research.

Limitation
Authors should clearly articulate the major flaws and limitations of their study, which may affect the validity of their findings and raise questions from readers about how these limitations may have influenced the results and conclusions. Discussing limitations requires critical judgment and interpretation of their impact on the research. The author should address whether the limitations are due to errors, methodological choices, validity issues, or other factors.

References
In writing the article, the author(s) are required to use reference management tools (example: Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero) in writing the citation and list of references. Authors may use some flexible terms for the subheading following the main heading. Authors are encouraged to use the manuscript template that can be found at the bottom of this guideline (Journal Template).

ARTWORK
The author must provide high-quality artwork for all illustrations. Poor resolution or definition is not acceptable. Tables and figures should be numbered separately (e.g., Table 1, Table 2; Figure 1, Figure 2). Each table and figure should have a title and be presented on a separate page at the end of the manuscript. Figures and tables reproduced from previously published work must include permission from the original publisher or copyright holder.