Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

Submission Preparation Checklist 

WiShEL: Walisongo Journal of Sharia Economic Law publishes original research articles in the field of Islamic economic law, focusing on the legal, ethical, and regulatory dimensions of Islamic finance, business, and economics from national and international perspectives. All manuscripts must be written in formal academic English and follow the structure and format described below.

2. Manuscript Format

• File format: Microsoft Word (.docx)

• Font: Cambria (Body), 12 pt

• Spacing: Single (1.0)

• Margins: Top 2.5 cm, Bottom 2.5 cm, Left 3 cm, Right 2.5 cm

• Paper size: A4 (21 × 29.7 cm)

• Length: 5,000–8,000 words (excluding references)

3. Article Structure

Each manuscript must include the following sections in this order:

1. Title

   • Written in English, maximum 16 words.

   • Should clearly reflect the main theme of the article.

   • Font: Cambria (Body), Bold, 14 pt, Centered.

2. Author Information

   • Full names (without academic titles).

   • Institutional affiliation (city and country included).

   • Email addresses for all authors.

   • Corresponding author’s email must be specified.

3. Abstract

   • Written in English, 150–250 words.

   • Includes: background, purpose, method, findings, and conclusion.

   • Font: Cambria (Body), 11 pt, italic, justified.

4. Keywords

   • 3–6 keywords, separated by commas.

   • Example: Islamic economic law, Sharia contract, Islamic finance, business ethics.

5. Introduction

   • Background of the study

   • Research gap and/or problem statement

   • Research objectives and significance

   • Brief literature context

   • Concluding paragraph with article structure outline

6. Literature Review / Theoretical Framework

   • Conceptual foundations and theoretical background

   • Legal theories relevant to Islamic economic law

   • Critical review of previous studies highlighting novelty

7. Research Methodology

   • Type of research (normative, empirical, sociological, etc.)

   • Data sources (primary and/or secondary)

   • Legal reasoning and analytical framework

8. Results and Discussion

   • Presentation of findings or legal analysis

   • Interpretation of results

   • Critical discussion based on updated literature

   • Discussion of national and global legal practices

   • Subsections may be used based on thematic focus

9. Conclusion

   • Answers to research questions and objectives

   • Summary of findings

   • Academic, legal, or policy recommendations

10. Author Identifiers

    • ORCID iD and/or Scopus ID (if available).

11. References

    • Follow APA 7th Edition.

    • Minimum 30 scholarly references, preferably from Scopus-indexed journals.

    • At least 70% of references should be published within the last 10 years.

    • Include DOI links (https://doi.org/xxxxx).

    • Use reference managers such as Mendeley or Zotero.

4. Writing Style

• Manuscripts must be written in formal, clear, and academic English.

• Use consistent terminology throughout the article.

• Avoid plagiarism; manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software (maximum allowed similarity: 20%).

• Use footnotes only for clarifying information, not for citations.

5. Tables and Figures

• Must be numbered consecutively (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.).

• Include descriptive titles and sources.

• Use Cambria, 10 pt.

• All figures and tables must be cited in the main text.

6. Citation Style (APA 7th Edition)

Examples:

• Book: Chapra, M. U. (2000). The future of economics: An Islamic perspective. Islamic Foundation.

• Journal Article: Dusuki, A. W., & Abdullah, N. I. (2007). Maqasid al-Shari`ah, maslahah, and corporate social responsibility. The American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences, 24(1), 25–45. https://doi.org/10.35632/ajiss.v24i1.1465

7. Submission Guidelines

• Manuscripts should be submitted via the journal’s online system:

• Each submission must include:

  • Manuscript file (.docx)

  • Author statement of originality and copyright agreement

  • ORCID link (if available)