To ensure consistency, clarity, and ease of review, authors submitting to the Journal of Islamic Banking, Economics and Policy (JIBEP) must adhere to the formatting specifications outlined below. Proper formatting supports the efficiency of the editorial and peer review process and contributes to the professional presentation of published research.
All manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word and formatted on A4-sized pages. Authors should use a clear, readable font, appropriate spacing, and consistent citation styles throughout the document. Non-compliance with these standards may result in desk rejection or processing delays.
📄 Page Layout and Structure
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Document Size: A4
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Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
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Font: Times New Roman or a similar serif font
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Font Size: 11 pt for main text
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Line Spacing: 1.5 throughout (including references)
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Paragraphs: Justified alignment with first-line indent (0.5 inch)
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Page Numbering: Bottom center on each page
The main manuscript file must not contain any author-identifying information. All submissions must be fully anonymized to enable double-blind peer review. A separate title page must include:
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Manuscript title
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Full names of all authors
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Institutional affiliations
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Email addresses
🔠 Section Headings
Headings must be clearly defined, consistently styled, and logically ordered. Use the following hierarchy:
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Main Headings – Bold, 12 pt, left aligned
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Subheadings – Bold, 11 pt, left aligned
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Sub-subheadings – Italic, 11 pt, left aligned
Use headings to guide the reader through the structure and arguments of the paper.
📊 Tables and Figures
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Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1)
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Table titles should be placed above the table
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Figure captions should appear below the figure
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Use concise, descriptive titles that reflect the content clearly
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Sources must be cited directly under each table or figure, where applicable
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Avoid unnecessary shading or excessive formatting to preserve visual clarity
📚 Citations and References
JIBEP uses the APA 7th Edition referencing style. Ensure consistency between in-text citations and the reference list. Use the author–date format for in-text citations (e.g., Khan, 2021).
The reference list should:
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Be alphabetically ordered by the surname of the first author
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Use hanging indents (0.5 inch)
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Maintain 1.5 line spacing
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Follow APA punctuation, italics, and capitalization rules precisely
💾 File Naming and Submission Format
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Name the manuscript file as follows: Lastname_ShortTitle_Year.docx
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Example:
Raza_Islamic_Banking_Risks_2025.docx
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Accepted formats: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
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PDF versions are accepted for initial submission but must be resubmitted in Word format after acceptance
Authors must ensure that the manuscript conforms to the 15-page standard limit unless prior communication has been made with the editorial team. Additional charges apply for exceeding this limit, as detailed in the Author Guidelines.