Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Qurrata: Quranic Research and Tafsir

These guidelines provide instructions for authors submitting manuscripts to Qurrata: Quranic Research and Tafsir, published by the Qur’anic and Tafsir Studies Programme at STAI Dirosat Islamiyah Al Hikmah Jakarta, Indonesia. Authors are fully responsible for the content of their manuscripts. Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. References should be prepared following a consistent citation style.

Manuscript Structure

Title

The title should be concise and informative, consisting of a maximum of 16 words. It should be written in Indonesian or English, using Times New Roman, 12 pt, bold, and capital letters.

Author(s)

Full names of authors should be written in bold, followed by institutional affiliations and email addresses.
Format:
Author1, Author2
1 Department, Faculty, Institution
2 Department, Faculty, Institution
1 email, 2 email

Abstract

The abstract must be written in Indonesian and English, consisting of 175–200 words in a single paragraph. It should include:

  • Research objectives
  • Methods
  • Key findings

Use Times New Roman, 12 pt, single spacing.

Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords or phrases that represent the main topics of the article.

Introduction

The introduction should present the background, research rationale, and objectives. It must include a review of relevant literature to establish the research context and highlight the novelty or significance of the study.

Research Methods

This section should clearly describe:

  • Type and approach of the research
  • Research setting and subjects (for qualitative studies)
  • Population and sample (for quantitative studies)
  • Research procedures
  • Instruments and data collection techniques
  • Data analysis methods
  • Validity and reliability (if applicable)

For quantitative studies, formulas and statistical methods must be clearly explained.

Results and Discussion

This section is the core of the article. It should present research findings and discuss them by comparing with relevant theories or previous studies. Authors should highlight the contribution and novelty of their findings.

Manuscripts must be 5,000–6,000 words in length (including references), formatted in Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.15 line spacing, using A4 paper size with 2.5 cm margins on all sides. Foreign terms should be written in italic.

Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the main findings without repeating the discussion. It must:

  • Present key results in a concise manner
  • Highlight the novelty or contribution of the study
  • Include implications or recommendations

References

References must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition style. Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote to ensure consistency and accuracy.