HAJEL Halal Journal of Economics and Law

 

Author Guidelines

The most recently updated Author Guidelines of HAJEL since the publication year of 2026

A. General Rules

1.        A received article is an article written using the MS-Word program, [B5] paper, in [15 to 20] pages (8000-10.000 words), with single spacing and using [Linux] 11 pt font.

2.        The article must be free of plagiarism and have a maximum similarity index of 20%. Please attach the similarity check result in the supplementary files column.

3.        The article has never been published and is not under review in another journal.

4.        The article is written in Indonesian or English, in good and correct language.

5.        The article is submitted through the journal's Open Journal Systems at [https://halsen.id/hajel].

6.        Every table and figure must be numbered and accompanied by its source.

7.        Footnotes and the bibliography follow the HAJEL writing guidelines (see Sections D and E).

B. The Article Substance and Systematics

HAJEL publishes articles that study problems in [Islamic Economics and Finance, Halal Supply Chain and Management, Sharia Compliance and Auditing, Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh Muamalah), Comparative Legal Studies in Economics, and Halal Tourism and Lifestyle issues]. Each article must contain the following elements: (1) title; (2) author's name, ORCID, institutional affiliation, country, and e-mail address; (3) abstract and keywords; (4) introduction; (5) methods; (6) results and discussion; (7) conclusion; (8) references. (9) acknowledgement; funding, Generative AI, Author Contribution (10)

C. Writing Style

Title. The title is written explicitly, informatively, and effectively, in a maximum of 14 words.

Author's name. The author's name is written without academic or professional titles. Include the ORCID iD, the department and institution, the country, and an official or professional e-mail address. Editorial dates (Received, Accepted, Published online) are filled in by the editorial team.

Abstract. The abstract is written in one paragraph, concisely, clearly, and independently, within 200–300 words. It must inform the reader about the background, objectives, methods, and results of the research, using precise diction. [Abstract in both Indonesian and English]

Keywords. Three to five keywords that reflect the main concepts of the article, separated by semicolons.

Introduction. The introduction presents the academic anxiety or problem behind the research, which may be supported by statistical data. It must include a literature review showing the state of the art, drawing on at least 10 journal articles published in the last 3–5 years. The author must point out the strengths and weaknesses of previous studies and state the novelty of the article, which is then formulated as the research objective. The introduction also states the research question and the main argument that answers it. The ideal portion of the introduction is around 10% of the total words of the article.

Methods. This section explains the research method and how it was applied. It describes the data sources, how they were obtained, and how they were processed and analyzed.

Results and Discussion. The results are written clearly and concisely and summarize the findings rather than present detailed data. The author should compare the findings with previous research. The discussion is the core of the article. It begins with a summary of the findings, which are then analyzed using relevant theories and references with clear sources. The theoretical review is an integral part of this section and is not a separate subheading. The section is organized by argument, with each subheading reflecting one main argument. Bullets and numbering are not allowed in subheadings or in the body text. If an enumeration is needed, write it within the paragraph using numbers in parentheses, for example: "The family has several main functions, including: (1) educational function; (2) religious function; (3) economic function."

Tables and figures. Tables and figures are numbered consecutively. The title and number are placed above the table, and the source is placed below it.

Table 1. Divorce Cases by District in 2025

Source: Annual Report of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, 2025.

Conclusion. The conclusion answers the research objectives briefly and effectively. It is not a resume of the discussion. It should state the theoretical implications, namely how the research advances the field of [Islamic economics and law], and give recommendations for future research. No new references or new data are introduced.

Acknowledgement. A brief note thanking persons or institutions who supported the research and writing, such as funders or those who gave feedback on the manuscript.

References. The reference list contains only the sources cited in the body text.

D. Footnote Style

HAJEL uses the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition (Full Note), with a reference manager ([Mendeley).

E. Referencing

References are arranged alphabetically by the cited author's last name, in the Chicago Manual of Style, 17th edition (Full Note), and managed with a reference manager. A research article requires at least [30] references and a literature review at least [40]. At least 80% of the references must be primary sources (journal articles and proceedings), and at least 80% of them must be from the last 5 years. Every item in the reference list must be cited in the body text, and every DOI should be included when available.

Example:

Akbar, Wahyu, Rahmad Kurniawan, Ahmad Dakhoir, and Chairul Fahmi. "Optimization of Sharia Banking Regulations in Developing the Halal Cosmetic Industry in Indonesia." Jurnal Ilmiah Al-Syir'ah 22, no. 1 (2024): 1. https://doi.org/10.30984/jis.v22i1.2611.

F. Arabic to Latin Transliteration

Transliteration follows the Joint Decree of the Minister of Religious Affairs and the Minister of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia No. 158/1987 and No. 0543b/U/1987.