Author Guidelines

Exegesis: Journal of Tafsir and Qur’anic Studies

Thank you for your interest in submitting your manuscript to Exegesis: Journal of Tafsir and Qur’anic Studies. To ensure a smooth review and publication process, please carefully read and follow these guidelines.

1. General Requirements

  • All manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • The manuscript should be relevant to the focus and scope of the journal (see Focus and Scope).

  • Submissions are accepted in English or Bahasa Indonesia.

  • All manuscripts will undergo double-blind peer review.

  • There is no Article Processing Charge (APC) or submission fee.

2. Types of Submissions

  • Research Articles (5,000–8,000 words): Original research on topics related to tafsir and Qur’anic studies.

  • Review Articles (4,000–6,000 words): Analytical reviews of recent publications in the field.

  • Book Reviews (1,000–2,000 words): Reviews of recently published books relevant to the scope of the journal.

3. Manuscript Format

Please format your manuscript as follows:

  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12 pt

  • Spacing: 1.5 line spacing

  • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)

  • Referencing style: Chicago Manual of Style (full note with bibliography)

4. Structure of the Manuscript

For Research Articles:

  1. Title (concise and informative)

  2. Abstract (150–200 words)

    • Include background, objectives, methods, and findings

  3. Keywords (4–6 words)

  4. Introduction

  5. Literature Review (if applicable)

  6. Methodology

  7. Discussion and Analysis

  8. Conclusion

  9. References

Note: Articles in Bahasa Indonesia must also provide the title and abstract in English.

5. Citations and References

  • Use footnotes for citations, following the Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition, full-note system).

  • All cited works must be listed in the bibliography at the end of the article.

  • Use a consistent citation style throughout the manuscript.

Example of Footnote:

Fazlur Rahman, Major Themes of the Qur’an (Minneapolis: Bibliotheca Islamica, 1980), 35.

Example of Bibliography Entry:

Rahman, Fazlur. Major Themes of the Qur’an. Minneapolis: Bibliotheca Islamica, 1980.

6. Submission Process

  • Submit your manuscript via our online submission system https://journal.apipublishing.com/exegesis/about/submissions.

  • Authors must register and log in to make a submission.

  • All submissions must include:

    • Manuscript file (without author identity for peer review)

    • A separate file with author(s)’ bio, affiliation, ORCID ID, and contact details

    • A signed author declaration (template available on the journal website)

7. Peer Review Process

  • Each submission undergoes initial screening by the editorial team.

  • If deemed suitable, it is sent for double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers.

  • Authors will receive feedback and may be asked to revise the manuscript.

  • The editorial decision (accept, revise, or reject) will be communicated in approximately 4–8 weeks.

8. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must adhere to ethical standards in research and publishing, as stated in the Publication Ethics section.

  • All manuscripts are subject to plagiarism screening using plagiarism detection tools.

  • Plagiarized submissions will be rejected and may be subject to further sanctions.

9. Copyright and Licensing

  • All articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

  • Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication.