Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

  1. Title and Abstract
  • The title should be concise and contain a maximum of 15 words.
  • Manuscripts written in Bahasa Indonesia must include an abstract in Bahasa Indonesia.
    Manuscripts in English should include an abstract in English only.
  • The abstract must be 150–200 words in length and briefly describe the background, research question(s), method(s), findings, and conclusion.
  • Include 3–5 keywords relevant to the manuscript.
  1. Manuscript Requirements
  • Manuscript length should be between 4,500 and 5,500 words, including references.
  • The article must be based on either textual/literature research or empirical/field research.
  • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format, using:
    • Font: Times New Roman
    • Font size: 12 pt
    • Line spacing: 1.25 (multiple)
  1. Language and Citations
  • The journal accepts only Latin and Greek quotations for classical languages. Quotations in Hebrew, Arabic, or other symbolic scripts are not permitted.
  • In-text citations and bibliography must follow the APA Style 7th Edition.
  • Each manuscript must cite a minimum of 20 sources, of which:
    • At least 80% must be from publications in the last five years.
    • Authors are encouraged to cite relevant articles previously published in Mysterium Fidei: Journal of Asian Empirical Theology.
  1. Headings Format
  • First-level headings: UPPERCASE and bold (e.g., INTRODUCTION)
  • Second-level headings: Capitalize Each Word, bold and italic
  • Third-level headings: Sentence case and italic
  1. Tables and Figures
  • Tables:
    • Centered on the page.
    • Title placed above the table, aligned left, Times New Roman, 10 pt.
    • "Table" and the number (e.g., Table 1) in bold; number uses Arabic numerals.
    • Content in Times New Roman, 10 pt, spacing 1.
    • Source placed below the table, aligned left, Times New Roman, 10 pt.
  • Figures:
    • Centered on the page.
    • Title placed below the figure, aligned left, Times New Roman, 10 pt.
    • "Figure" and the number (e.g., Figure 1) in bold; number uses Arabic numerals.
    • Source placed below the figure, aligned left, Times New Roman, 10 pt.
  1. Peer Review and Revision Process
  • All submitted manuscripts will undergo double-blind peer review by qualified academics.
  • The review process typically takes 1 to 4 weeks.
  • Authors are expected to:
    • Respond to reviewer comments professionally.
    • Revise the article promptly if corrections are required.
    • Respond to readers' inquiries after publication if needed.
  1. Author Information

Each manuscript must clearly state the following:

  • Full name of the author(s)
  • Institutional affiliation
  • Active email address

Reasons for Desk Rejection (Before Peer Review)

A manuscript may be rejected by the Editor prior to peer review for the following reasons:

  1. The content is outside the focus and scope of the journal.
  2. The submission is incomplete, e.g., missing abstract, keywords, author info, tables/figures.
  3. The manuscript uses highly non-standard language (in English or Indonesian) to the extent that it is difficult to understand.
  4. The manuscript repeats previous research without adding new data, variables, or novelty.
  5. The research presented is outdated or no longer relevant.
  6. The manuscript fails to meet the minimum substantive standards as outlined in these guidelines.
  7. The manuscript raises ethical concerns, including falsification, fabrication, or plagiarism.
  8. The methods are poorly described, outdated, or irrelevant.
  9. The use of primary and up-to-date references is insufficient.