Author Guidelines

Journal of SEGERAM (Jurnal SEGERAM) is an international journal published twice a year (January and July). This journal focuses on publishing high-quality empirical and theoretical research on issues regarding Islam and Malay Civilization (Tamaddun) in Southeast Asia that have not been previously published in any other journal.

To ensure a smooth submission process, please refer to the following points:

Read the Focus & Scope to assess whether your manuscript is suitable for this journal.
Ensure that issues of publication ethics, copyright, authorship, image formats, data formats, and references are clearly understood.
Make sure all authors have approved the contents of the submitted manuscript.

Manuscript Preparation

Manuscript File Format

All manuscript files must be prepared in an editable file using a word processor (MS Word) and saved as .docx or .rtf. Attention: manuscript files with a PDF (.pdf) extension are not acceptable. All tables and figures must be embedded within the text and not provided separately.

Use the Journal Template

Authors are required to format their manuscripts according to the official journal template. We recommend using Microsoft Word 2010 or a newer version to ensure the formatting and writing styles work properly.

Download SEGERAM Journal Template

General Formatting Guidelines

Please pay attention to the following basic formatting guidelines when preparing your manuscript:

Article Title: Maximum of 15 words (Font 16 pt).
Author Names: Written without academic degrees (Font 11 pt). Followed by University/Institution, Country, and Email (11 pt).
Main Headings: Use Arial, Bold, 11pt (Example: Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion, etc.).
Sub-headings: Use Arial, Italic, 11pt.

Article Structure

Based on the SEGERAM journal template, the article structure must be sequential and contain the following sections:

Title and Authors

Title (maximum 15 words, 16 pt). Author 1, Author 2, Author 3 (11 pt) followed by the institution (University), Country, and Email (11 pt).

Abstract & Keywords (English)

Write the abstract in English, maximum 250 words (Font Book Antiqua, 10 pt). This section should describe at least (1) the research objectives, (2) research methods, and (3) research results. Keywords: Maximum of three words.

Abstract & Keywords (Indonesian)

Write in Indonesian, maximum 250 words. The content includes: research objectives, research methods, and research results. Keywords maximum of 3 words.

1. Introduction

This section contains an explanation of the research significance regarding current issues of Malay Civilization (Tamaddun). The formulation of the problem must be based on real conditions and objectively scientific. You must include the theoretical background (previous theories as a research basis) to provide the state of the art. After explaining the theories, formulate the problem that shows the gap, previous research, and the objectives of your paper.

2. Method

The method is the tool used to answer the research problem. It must be clear regarding the time and place of the research, population and sample, variables, and data. Describe the basic procedures, selection of observation subjects, and analysis methods used in detail.

3. Results and Discussion

Contains the overall results followed by a systematic discussion process from general to specific. The research results are interrelated with the theories you use, including the novelty of the research regarding Islam and Malay Civilization (Tamaddun). This section should be at least 40% to 50% of your total paper length. The presentation can be assisted by tables, figures, graphs, maps, or schemes.

4. Conclusion

Defined as the novelty of your manuscript for knowledge, research success, and theoretical contribution. Also include recommendations related to Islam and Malay Civilization. Maximum of 2 paragraphs.

5. Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements are placed at the end of the manuscript (before references), not on the title page. List individuals or institutions that provided research funding, language assistance, data collection, etc.

6. References

References must be up to date (within the last 5-10 years) and consist of a minimum of 20 references, where 25% must come from primary sources/journals. References are arranged alphabetically using The Chicago Manual of Style 16th Edition or APA Style. It is highly recommended to use reference management applications like Zotero or Mendeley.

Tables & Figures Guidelines

Table Requirements (Arial, Italic, 11pt for Sub-headings)

All tables must use Arabic numerals (Example: Table 1) and must be editable (not as images/pictures). Each table must have a caption. Tables should not exceed one page (do not break to the next page) to facilitate reading.

Example of mentioning a table in the text:
Correct: "...our research results are shown in Table 4..."
Incorrect: "...our research results are shown in the table below..."

Figure Requirements

All figures (photos, schemes, graphs, diagrams) must be numbered with Arabic numerals (Fig. 1, Fig. 2, etc.) and must have a caption. Figures must be embedded directly into the word processor text, not provided separately.

Line art must be good quality scans (high resolution). Low-quality scans are unacceptable.
Letters and symbols within the figures must be clearly defined in the caption or legend.
Place figures at the top or bottom of the page as close as possible to the first reference in the text.
Figure numbers and captions should be typed below the illustration with an 11pt size, centered. If the figure is from another source, write the source name below the figure (left-aligned).