Author Guidelines

1. Manuscript Submission

  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the Online Journal System (OJS) on the journal’s official website.Authors must register before submission.
  • The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
  • Each submission must include: (a) The manuscript file (.docx); (b) Author information (name, affiliation, email address); and (c) Abstract and keywords

2. Manuscript Format

  • Language: English (mandatory)
  • Manuscripts must be written entirely in English.
  • Any non-English terms (such as fiqh, sharia, qiyas, etc.) must be italicized throughout the text.
  • Length: 5,000–8,000 words (including references)
  • File format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
  • Paper size: A4, single column
  • Font: Garamond, 11 pt, 1.0 spacing
  • Margins: Left: 3 cm; Top, Right, and Bottom: 2.5 cm

3. Structure of the Manuscript

The manuscript should be arranged in the following order:

  1. Title (Palatino Linotype, 15 pt, concise and informative, max. 15 words)
  2. Author’s Name and Affiliation (Palatino Linotype, 11 pt, max. 5 authors)
  3. Abstract (Garamond, 10 pt, 150–250 words)
  4. Keywords (Garamond, 7 pt, 3–5 words)
  5. Introduction (including background, problem, objectives, and literature review, Garamond, 11 pt)
  6. Metods (Garamond, 11 pt)
  7. Results and Discussion  (Garamond, 11 pt)
  8. Conclusion  (Garamond, 11 pt)
  9. Referensces (Garamond, 11 pt, minimum 25 sources consisting of 85% journal articles and 15% books)

4. Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstracts should describe the research objective, method, main findings, and conclusion.
  • Written in English (150–250 words).
  • Include 3–5 relevant keywords, separated by semicolons (;).

5. Citation and References

  • The journal follows the APA 7th Edition reference style.
  • References must be consistent and include only cited works.
  • Authors are encouraged to use reference management tools (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero).

6. Tables and Figures

  • Tables and figures should be numbered sequentially (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.).
  • Each must include a clear title and, if applicable, a source.
  • Visuals should be embedded within the text.

7. Ethical Statement

  • Authors must ensure originality and avoid plagiarism.
  • All manuscripts will be screened using Turnitin.
  • Any potential conflict of interest must be declared.

Important:
Authors are required to use the latest official article template provided by SHISHYA: Studies and Perspectives on Law and Justice The template can be downloaded from the journal website under the “Template” or “Submission Preparation Checklist” section. Manuscripts not following the latest template or language policy will be returned before review.