Sakina: Journal of Family Studies

A. General Guidelines for Writing

The author who submits a manuscript to the editors should comply with the author's guidelines and template (downloadable at: Template). If the submitted manuscript does not comply with the guidelines or uses a different format, it will be rejected by the editorial team before being reviewed. The editorial team will only accept a manuscript that meets the specified formatting requirements. The manuscript submitted to Sakina: Journal of Family Studies must meet the following criteria:

1. Originality: The article must not have been published in any media and should have a similarity rate of less than 25% according to Turnitin.
2. Submission Process: All manuscripts must be submitted to the editorial board of Sakina: Journal of Family Studies by uploading them online through the following link: https://urj.uin-malang.ac.id/index.php/jfs/about/submissions.
3. Formatting: The manuscript must be typed using word processing software (Microsoft Word or Open Office) and saved in doc, docx, or rtf format, with a file size not exceeding 1 MB.
4. Font and Margins: The font used throughout the document should be Calisto MT. The paper size is A4 (210 x 297 mm) with margins of 3 cm on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right).
5. Word Count: The article should be between 5000-8000 words, excluding the abstract and references.
6. Spacing and Structure: The text should be single-spaced, and bullet points or numbering should not be used in subheadings. It is also recommended to avoid using them in the body text.
7. References Ratio: 60% of references should come from journal articles published in the last 5 years, and 40% from other relevant sources.
8. Impersonal Language: Avoid using first-person pronouns (e.g., I, you, we, the author, us). Instead, use terms like "this article, this paper, this study, or this research."
9. Discussion Section: The discussion section should emphasize the author's analysis and thoughts on the data and facts.
10. Data Analysis: Data or regulations should be analyzed rather than merely transferred.
11. Legal References: If discussing legal products such as court decisions or legislation, they should be included as primary sources.
12. Citation Management: Use citation management software like Zotero or Mendeley for managing citations.

B. Writing Structure

The writing structure for articles in Sakina: Journal of Family Studies is as follows:

1. Article Title: The title should be clear, informative, and reflective of the article's content. It should not follow the style of a research report. Identify the main issue of the article and begin with the subject of the article. A good title avoids commonly used abbreviations. An effective and specific title attracts readers' attention, who are potential authors that will cite your article and increase its indexation. The title should be written with capital letters at the beginning of each word, in Times New Roman font, size 16 pts, and centered.
2. Author Names and Affiliations: Authors' names should be written without titles and professional positions such as Prof, Dr, Production Manager, etc. Do not abbreviate your last name/family name. Always write your first and last names. Clearly state the affiliations of all authors, including the university name (for academics) or institution name (for practitioners), the institution's address, country of origin, and an active email address for correspondence.
3. Abstract and Keywords: Starting from Volume 8, the article manuscript must include abstracts in both Indonesian and English. The abstract should be concise, clear, complete, and independently provide a summary of the entire article. It should be between 150-200 words, conveying the Background, Purpose, Methods, and Results of the research. Use precise language to effectively describe your research findings. The manuscript should also include keywords. Choose keywords carefully to reflect the concepts within the article. Keywords help potential readers find the article in search engines and indexing sites. Use a minimum of 3-5 keywords/phrases, separated by semicolons (;) and ending with a period (.).
4. Introduction: The introduction provides the background of the article, highlighting academic concerns and can be supplemented with statistical data. Authors should include a literature review to show the novelty of the research, drawing from previously published journal articles to demonstrate the state of the art. A minimum of 10 articles from the last 3-5 years should be cited. Authors should indicate the strengths and weaknesses of previous research, then present their expectations from their own work to address these limitations, formulated in the research objectives. References should include current journal articles from the last 3 years. Ideally, the introduction should be 10% of the total word count of the discussion. The background should contain the main research question to be addressed and the main arguments answering this question. If the article is based on empirical research using specific methods, these methods should be explained. Additionally, the background should include the main arguments as answers to the main research question.
5. Discussion: Research results should be written clearly and concisely, summarizing findings rather than providing detailed data. It's recommended to discuss the differences between your findings and previous research. The discussion is the most important part of your article, where you explore your data and explain your arguments. Usually, it starts with a summary of research findings and then discusses them in relation to various theories or references, which should be clearly cited. Previously, the theoretical review was a separate subheading, but since Vol. 8 No. 2 December 2016, it is integrated into the Results and Discussion subheading. Bullet points and numbering should not be used in subheadings and should be avoided in the body text as much as possible. If numbering is used in sentences or discussions, it should be written directly in the paragraph using numbers in parentheses, for example: The family has several main functions, including: (1) Educational Function; (2) Religious Function; (3) Economic Function; (4) etc.
6. Conclusion: The conclusion should address the research objectives concisely and effectively. It should not be a summary of the discussion but should contain theoretical implications showing how your research or thoughts can advance the field of family law. Without a clear conclusion, reviewers and readers will find it difficult to evaluate your work. You should also suggest future research directions and/or indicate what subsequent researchers should do, answering the objectives and commenting on the findings. Recommendations and/or implications should be provided without introducing new references or comments.