Manuscript Type

Manuscript Types

An-Nafis: Jurnal Ilmiah Keislaman dan Kemasyarakatan welcomes high-quality scholarly manuscripts that contribute to the development of Islamic studies and the understanding of contemporary religious and social issues. The journal encourages interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research that explores Islamic thought, Qur'anic and Hadith studies, Islamic education, Islamic law, religious practices, social institutions, local wisdom, community development, and other relevant areas of Islamic and social sciences.

To accommodate diverse academic contributions, the journal accepts three main types of manuscripts: Original Research Articles, Literature Reviews, and Case Studies. All submissions must demonstrate originality, academic rigor, clear analytical arguments, relevance to the journal's focus and scope, and compliance with applicable research ethics and publication standards.

1. Original Research Article

Original Research Articles present new findings derived from systematic and independent research. These manuscripts should address clearly defined research questions, apply appropriate research methods, and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Islamic studies and related fields.

The journal welcomes original research using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approaches, including field research, surveys, interviews, textual analysis, and interdisciplinary investigations. Research topics may include Islamic education, Qur'anic interpretation, Hadith studies, Islamic law, religious thought, community practices, and contemporary social issues from Islamic perspectives.

Manuscripts should generally include an introduction, literature review or theoretical framework, research methodology, results and discussion, and conclusion. Authors must support their findings with reliable evidence, appropriate analytical procedures, and relevant scholarly references.

2. Literature Review

Literature Reviews provide comprehensive and critical examinations of existing scholarly publications on specific topics related to Islamic studies and community issues. These manuscripts should synthesize relevant theories, concepts, research findings, and academic debates to identify research gaps, emerging perspectives, and opportunities for future research.

The journal welcomes systematic literature reviews, narrative reviews, integrative reviews, and other appropriate review approaches. Authors should explain their literature search and selection procedures, analytical framework, and criteria for evaluating the sources.

Literature Reviews must go beyond summarizing previous studies. Authors should critically assess existing scholarship, compare different perspectives, identify patterns and inconsistencies, and develop a meaningful synthesis that advances academic understanding.

3. Case Study

Case Studies present detailed and systematic investigations of specific phenomena, institutions, communities, educational practices, religious activities, policies, or social experiences relevant to Islamic studies and community life.

The journal welcomes case studies that examine Islamic educational institutions, religious organizations, community-based religious practices, Islamic social institutions, local traditions, and other relevant issues. These manuscripts should provide an in-depth understanding of a particular context and explain how the findings contribute to broader theoretical discussions or practical applications.

Case Study manuscripts should clearly describe the research context, case selection, data collection procedures, analytical methods, and principal findings. Authors should demonstrate the relevance of the case to Islamic thought, religious practices, education, cultural traditions, community development, or contemporary social transformation.

General Submission Requirements

Regardless of manuscript type, all submissions to An-Nafis: Jurnal Ilmiah Keislaman dan Kemasyarakatan must be original, academically sound, and consistent with the journal's aims and scope. Manuscripts must not have been previously published or be under consideration for publication by another journal.

Authors must provide accurate citations, acknowledge all relevant sources, and comply with applicable research ethics and academic integrity standards. Manuscripts involving human participants or sensitive research contexts must meet the relevant ethical requirements.

All submissions must follow the journal's author guidelines and manuscript preparation requirements. The editorial team will conduct an initial assessment to evaluate the manuscript's suitability, originality, and compliance with submission requirements. Manuscripts that meet these criteria will proceed to the journal's peer-review process.

Through these manuscript categories, An-Nafis: Jurnal Ilmiah Keislaman dan Kemasyarakatan aims to encourage rigorous scholarship, support diverse research approaches, and promote the dissemination of knowledge in Islamic studies and contemporary community issues.