Author Guidelines

Aims and Academic Orientation

MAZAWA Journal publishes original manuscripts with high novelty, providing academic, theoretical, and field findings on contemporary zakat and waqf using an interdisciplinary approach. Manuscripts also refer to international standards.

2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

MAZAWA Journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:

Original Research Articles (empirical, conceptual, or combined studies)

Conceptual or Theoretical Articles (Zakat and Waqf: History and Contemporary Issues)

Comparative Studies (cross-country, cross-regional, or cross-perspective perspectives)

Policy-Oriented Studies (empirical analysis of regulations)

❗ Book reviews, news notes, teaching materials, and purely descriptive reports are not considered.

3. Methodological Standards

Manuscripts may use quantitative, qualitative, or combined methodologies, provided that:

The research design is clear and based on reference sources

Data sources and analytical methods are clearly qualified

Research findings are analyzed contextually

Case studies demonstrate analytical relevance beyond the local context

4. Abstract Requirements

All manuscripts must include an English abstract of no more than 200–250 words, placed at the beginning of the article.

The abstract must explicitly state:

A brief description of the research problem

The research objectives to be addressed

Methodology

Key findings

Theoretical, legal, or policy contributions (optional)

Abstracts that are purely descriptive or too brief will be returned without review.

5. Manuscript Structure

Standard research articles must include:

Introduction

Methodology

Results/Findings

Discussion (analysis of research findings with previous research, major books)

Conclusion

References

❗Submissions must outline what is new, why it is important to study, and for whom it is important, using international issues as a basis for thinking.

6. Language Policy

Manuscripts must be written in proper English.

Manuscripts that use incorrect translations will be returned without review.

❗Authors whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to seek professional language editing services prior to submission.

7. Reference Citation Management

To ensure accuracy, consistency, and academic integrity, all authors are required to use reference management in preparing manuscripts

Accepted citation management systems include:

Mendeley

Zotero

Manuscripts must demonstrate:

Consistent inclusion of citations in the text and reference list

Accurate bibliographic metadata

Full adherence to the journal's citation style

Submissions with manually formatted or inconsistent references may be returned for correction prior to peer review.

8. Citation Style

MAZAWA Journal adopts the Chicago Style (17th Edition).

Authors are expected to interact with international scientific literature, including recent publications indexed in Scopus or other relevant reliable databases.

9. Ethical Standards and Peer Review

Mazawa Journal implements a double-blind peer review process.

All submissions will be screened for:

Originality and plagiarism

Relevance to the journal's focus and scope

Methodological accuracy and appropriateness

Scientific contribution