1. General Submission Guidelines
The manuscript should be submitted in two separate files:
Title Page, and
Blinded Manuscript (Main Text File).
Do not combine both files in one document.
JHRPI applies an open access policy; therefore, the author(s) retain full copyright of their work. (See also the Copyright Notice and Open Access Policy on the journal website).
2. Title Page File
Authors must prepare a separate Title Page containing the following information:
[Download the Title Page Template]
Title of the manuscript (concise and informative, maximum 15 words).
Full names of all authors, including institutional affiliations and email addresses.
Corresponding author’s details: full name, email, institutional mailing address, and phone number.
Declaration of Conflicting Interest.
Funding Information: include the grant number and funding agency (if available).
Acknowledgment: mention individuals or institutions providing non-financial support.
Authors’ Contributions: specify the contribution of each author in accordance with the ICMJE criteria.
Authors’ Biographies: short description of each author’s academic or professional position and ORCID iD.
Data Availability Statement: indicate where supporting data can be accessed, if applicable.
Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies: disclose any AI tools used in the writing process (see JHRPI AI Policy).
Ethical Consideration: include institutional review board (IRB) or ethics committee approval number (if applicable).
APC Agreement Statement: authors agree to pay the Article Processing Charge (APC) within ten (10) days after the manuscript is accepted.
3. Blinded Manuscript (Main Text File)
All identifying information must be removed to ensure double-blind review.
The main text should include the following sections, structured as follows:
Title (without author information)
Abstract (200–350 words)
Summarize the background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusion.
Avoid citations and uncommon abbreviations.
Keywords (3–10 words)
Select relevant keywords; use MeSH on Demand from the US National Library of Medicine if possible.
Introduction
State the background, rationale, and purpose of the study.
Literature Review / Conceptual Framework
Explain theoretical foundations or frameworks guiding the study.
Methodology
Include research design, participants, instruments, data collection, and analysis.
For quantitative studies, specify statistical tools; for qualitative, describe data validation or triangulation.
Results and Discussion
Present results clearly, supported by appropriate tables and figures.
Discuss findings in light of existing literature and implications for halal research, policy, or industry.
Conclusion
Provide concise conclusions and highlight the study’s contribution to knowledge or practice.
References
Follow APA 7th Edition style, include DOIs where available.
4. Formatting Requirements
Manuscript must be written in English.
Use A4 size paper (210 × 297 mm), two-column format.
Font: Times New Roman, size 11 or 12, single spacing (1.15).
Margins: at least 1 inch on all sides.
Maximum length: 7,000 words (approximately 15–20 pages).
Number all pages consecutively.
Each table and figure must have a clear title, source (if applicable), and sequential numbering.
5. Tables and Figures
Tables and figures must be embedded within the text, not placed after references.
Tables should be editable (not images) and self-explanatory.
Use concise but descriptive titles and define all abbreviations in footnotes.
Figures must be in high resolution (minimum 300 dpi) and clearly labeled.
Use standard footnote symbols (†, ‡, §, ¶) and reserve *, **, *** for statistical significance (p-values).
6. Reference Style
Use American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition style.
Include DOIs for all journal articles where available.
Example formats:
Journal Article:
Davis, R. (2019). The impact of halal certification on consumer trust. Journal of Halal Studies, 5(2), 112–125. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/jhs.v5i2.100
Book:
Al-Qaradawi, Y. (2011). The lawful and the prohibited in Islam. Cairo: Al-Falah Foundation.
Website:
Halal Development Council. (2023). Global halal market report. Retrieved from https://www.hdc.gov.my
7. Revision Process
When revising a manuscript after review, authors must upload:
Response to Reviewers — a point-by-point reply to each comment (in list or table form).
Revised Manuscript — showing all changes (e.g., tracked changes or colored text).
Do not submit as a new manuscript.
Log in to your author account and upload the revised file under the existing submission.
Example Format:
Reviewer Comment: Please add recent studies to the literature review.
Author Response: Added two 2023 studies on page 4, lines 15–22.
Revised Text (Highlighted): “Recent halal industry research (Rahman et al., 2023; Yusuf, 2023) indicates…”
8. Acceptance and Publication Process
After acceptance, the following steps apply:
Authors complete or update the Title Page if not submitted initially.
Manuscript undergoes copyediting for grammar, style, and layout. Authors must respond within 3–7 days.
Authors receive final proofs for approval before publication. Corrections must be returned within 3 days.
Articles will be published online as Early View, then compiled into the next scheduled issue (July or December).
9. Trial Registration (If Applicable)
For experimental or quasi-experimental studies involving human participants, authors must provide:
A trial registry number from an approved registry.
A direct link to the registered protocol.
This policy promotes transparency and accountability in halal-related research.
10. Ethical and AI Statement
JHRPI follows the COPE ethical standards. Authors must disclose:
Ethical clearance for studies involving human subjects or data.
Any use of AI-assisted tools in data processing or writing (see JHRPI AI Policy).
Publisher: Universitas Nahdlatul Ulama Surabaya (UNUSA)
E-ISSN: 2986-2817 | P-ISSN: 2986-4372
