Author Guidelines

Authors who wish to submit manuscripts to the Journal of Da’wah Management and Communication Science are encouraged to follow the guidelines below to ensure a smooth review and publication process.

1. Scope of the Journal

The journal accepts original research articles, literature reviews, and conceptual papers related to:

  • Da’wah Management
  • Communication Science
  • Strategic Communication
  • Islamic Communication
  • Media and Digital Communication
  • Public Relations
  • Organizational Communication
  • Social and Cultural Communication Studies

2. Manuscript Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal.
  • Articles may be written in Bahasa Indonesia or English.
  • Manuscripts should be prepared in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
  • The recommended manuscript length is approximately 5,000–8,000 words, including references.
  • Authors must ensure that the manuscript is free from plagiarism and follows academic ethics standards.

3. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should generally contain the following sections:

  • Title
  • Author(s) Name and Affiliation
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Research Method
  • Results and Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • References

4. Abstract and Keywords

  • The abstract should be written in clear and concise language, consisting of approximately 150–250 words.
  • The abstract should include the research purpose, method, findings, and conclusion.
  • Provide 3–5 keywords representing the main topics of the manuscript.

5. Citation and References

  • References and citations should follow the APA Style (latest edition).
  • Authors are encouraged to use reference management tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.
  • References should primarily consist of recent scholarly sources, including journal articles, books, and reputable publications.

6. Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system.
  • Authors are required to complete all metadata during submission, including author information and abstract details.
  • The editorial team will acknowledge receipt of the manuscript via the journal system or email.

7. Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process. The identities of both authors and reviewers will remain confidential throughout the review process.

8. Revision Process

Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers’ and editors’ comments. Revised manuscripts should be resubmitted within the specified timeframe.

9. Publication Ethics

Authors must adhere to publication ethics standards, including avoiding plagiarism, data fabrication, duplicate publication, and conflicts of interest.

10. Author Fees

  • Submission Fee: Free
  • Publication (APC): IDR 150,000. The publication fee must be paid only after the manuscript has been thoroughly reviewed and officially accepted for publication.