Author Guidelines

Authors who wish to submit manuscripts to RIBAB: Review of Islamic Business Arbitration are encouraged to follow the guidelines below to ensure that submissions meet the journal’s academic and technical standards.

1. General Requirements

Manuscripts submitted to RIBAB must:

Be original and unpublished work that has not been submitted simultaneously to another journal.
Be written in clear and academic English.
Be relevant to the focus and scope of the journal, particularly in the fields of Islamic business arbitration, Islamic commercial law, dispute resolution, and Islamic economic law.
Demonstrate significant scholarly contribution, either theoretical or empirical.

2. Types of Manuscripts

RIBAB accepts the following types of manuscripts:

Original Research Articles
Empirical or theoretical research related to Islamic business arbitration and dispute resolution.
Conceptual or Theoretical Papers
Articles that develop theoretical frameworks or critical analysis of Islamic commercial dispute resolution.
Case Studies
Studies examining arbitration practices, legal disputes, or institutional cases in Islamic commercial activities.

3. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized in the following structure:

Title
Clear, concise, and reflective of the main topic of the article.
Author Information
Author(s) name, institutional affiliation, and email address.
Abstract
The abstract should contain 150–250 words summarizing the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of the study.
Keywords
Provide 3–5 keywords relevant to the article.
Introduction
Explains the background, research problem, objectives, and significance of the study.
Research Methodology
Describes the research methods used in the study.
Results and Discussion
Presents research findings and their interpretation.
Conclusion
Summarizes the key findings and implications of the research.
References
Lists all cited sources.

4. Manuscript Formatting

Authors should ensure that manuscripts follow the journal formatting requirements:

Manuscript length: 5,000–8,000 words
Use A4 page size
Font: Times New Roman, size 12
Line spacing: 1.5
Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides

Authors are encouraged to use the journal template available on the website.

5. Citation and References

All references must follow the APA Style (7th Edition) citation format.

Authors should ensure that all sources cited in the text are listed in the reference section and vice versa.

Examples:

Journal Article

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of article. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pages.

Book

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of book. Publisher.

6. Submission Process

All manuscripts must be submitted through the online submission system available on the journal website.

Authors are required to:

Register an account in the journal system.
Submit manuscripts through the online submission portal.
Upload the manuscript file and supplementary documents if necessary.

7. Peer Review Process

All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process. At least two reviewers will evaluate each manuscript based on originality, academic contribution, methodological rigor, and relevance to the journal’s scope.

8. Plagiarism Policy

All submissions will be screened using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding the acceptable threshold may be returned to the authors or rejected.

9. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain copyright of their work and grant the journal the right of first publication. Articles published in RIBAB are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

10. Article Processing Charges

RIBAB: Review of Islamic Business Arbitration does not charge any submission or publication fees.

11. Contact Information

For further information regarding manuscript submission, please contact the editorial office:

RIBAB: Review of Islamic Business Arbitration
Email: ribabeditor@gmail.com