Submissions

Author Guidelines

1. About the Journal

The IFHAM International Journal of Halal Ecosystem Studies (IFHAM-JHES) is an international, peer-reviewed academic journal published biannually commencing in 2026.

The journal adopts a multidisciplinary and ecosystem-based approach to Halal and Muslim-Friendly development, covering interconnected domains including food and science, business and management, logistics and supply chains, tourism and services, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, Islamic finance, policy and governance, sustainability, and ESG.

The journal aims to advance scholarly understanding by publishing original, high-quality research that contributes to theory, policy, and practice within the global Halal ecosystem.

2. Scope of Contributions

The journal welcomes submissions from scholars, researchers, and practitioners across relevant disciplines, including but not limited to:

•    Halal food, science, and technology
•    Halal business, management, and industry development
•    Halal logistics, supply chains, and traceability systems
•    Muslim-Friendly hospitality, tourism, and services
•    Halal cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products
•    Halal fashion, lifestyle, and creative industries
•    Islamic finance and the Halal economy
•    Policy, regulation, certification, and governance
•    Sustainability, ESG, and ethical development
•    Interdisciplinary and comparative studies are strongly encouraged.

3. Types of Manuscripts Accepted
The journal accepts the following types of submissions:
•    Original research articles
•    Review and systematic review papers
•    Policy and regulatory analyses
•    Applied industry case studies (with academic rigor)
•    Comparative and international studies
•    All submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

4. Language of Submission
Manuscripts may be submitted in the following languages:
•    English (preferred)
•    Malay
•    Arabic

For manuscripts written in Malay or Arabic:
•    An English abstract is mandatory.
•    Titles, abstracts, and keywords must be provided in English.
•    Quotations, technical terms, or passages in local or foreign languages should be translated into English where appropriate.

5. Manuscript Length and Structure
5.1 Length
Articles should be 3,000–6,000 words, inclusive of:
•    Main text
•    Tables and figures
•    Notes
•    References
•    Appendices

Submissions that do not meet the length or formatting requirements may be rejected without review.

5.2 Required Components
Each manuscript must include:
•    Title
•    Abstract (150–200 words)
•    Keywords (3–5 keywords)
•    Main text
•    References
•    Tables/Figures (if applicable)

6. Abstract and Keywords
•    Abstract length: 150–200 words
•    Abstract must clearly state:
o    Research objective
o    Methodology
o    Key findings
o    Contribution
•    Provide 3–5 keywords for indexing purposes

7. Formatting and Style
•    File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
•    Font: Times New Roman, 12-point
•    Line spacing: 1.5
•    Margins: Standard A4
•    Page numbers: Bottom centre or bottom right

8. Referencing Style
•    The journal uses APA Style (7th Edition).
•    All citations must appear as in-text references.
•    A complete reference list must be provided at the end of the manuscript.
•    Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley to ensure accuracy and consistency.

9. Submission Process
All manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the journal’s Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.

Submission Steps:
1.    Register as an Author on the journal’s OJS portal
2.    Complete the online submission form
3.    Upload the manuscript file in Word format
4.    Confirm submission and compliance with journal policies

**Email submissions are not accepted.

10. Peer Review Process
•    All submissions undergo double-blind peer review.
•    Manuscripts are first screened by the Editors for:

• Scope alignment
• Originality
• Ethical compliance
• Independent expert reviewers then review suitable manuscripts.

The editorial decision may be:

• Accept
• Accept with minor revisions
• Revise and resubmit
• Reject

Editorial decisions are independent of APC payment and conference participation.

11. Publication Ethics
The journal adheres to international publication ethics and best practices, including:

• Originality and plagiarism screening
• Conflict of interest disclosure
• Ethical research conduct
• Retraction and correction procedures
• Authors are responsible for ensuring that their work complies with these ethical standards.

12. Article Processing Charges (APC)
The journal operates under an Open Access model.
Details regarding:

• APC amounts
• Waiver policies
• Institutional arrangements

will be clearly stated on the journal website. APC payment has no influence on editorial decisions.

13. Enquiries
For enquiries related to submission or editorial matters, please contact:

Editorial Office
IFHAM International Journal of Halal Ecosystem Studies
Email: editoroffice@ifhamjournal.com

Sample of Manuscript Template

Manuscripts should be prepared according to the author guidelines outlined in the PDF article template: [Click Here to Download]

Article Information:

Title: Maximum of 16 words.

Author(s) Name: Full names of all authors without titles.

Institution: Complete institutional affiliation, including the full name of the institution.

Corresponding Author: Include the name and email address of the corresponding author.

Abstract:

The abstract is a concise, comprehensive summary of the article’s content, designed to help readers quickly understand the article's purpose and retrieve it from abstracting and indexing databases. It is crucial that the abstract be well-prepared, as it often serves as the reader's first encounter with the article. The abstract should be information-dense and include key terms to improve discoverability. Ensure that the abstract does not exceed the journal's word limit, which typically ranges between 100 and 150 words.

Keywords:

Examples include law, syariah, Islamic theology, common law, civil law, etc.

Introduction:
The introduction should cover the following points:
1. A general introduction that moves from broad to specific topics.
2. A definition of the main research problem.
3. Identification of gaps in the literature, as found through comparison with prior research.
4. The proposed solution to the problem.
5. The motivation for conducting the research.
6. The study's aims and objectives.
7. The significance and contributions of the study.

Additional considerations for the introduction include the use of recent literature (preferably within the last 10 years, except for foundational sources), critical analysis of the literature, paraphrasing techniques, indirect quotations, and the use of APA Style 7th edition for footnotes.

Method:
The materials and methods section should provide sufficient detail to allow the experiment to be replicated. Methods that have already been published should be cited, and only relevant modifications should be described.

Subsections:
It is customary to divide the methods section into labeled subsections, such as descriptions of participants, procedures, sampling methods, and research design.
The participant (or subject) characteristics section should clearly outline eligibility and exclusion criteria, particularly any restrictions based on demographic factors.
The research design should specify whether the study involved experimental manipulation or naturalistic observation, and how participants were assigned to different conditions.
Additional details can be included in appendices or supplemental materials for clarity.

Results:
The results section should be concise but sufficient to support the study’s conclusions. Data may be presented using tables, charts, or graphs for clarity, but avoid presenting the same data multiple times in different formats. Ensure that results are interpreted with adequate evidence and are not based on assumptions.

Discussion:
The discussion is a critical part of the manuscript and should:
1. Compare results with previous research and theories.
2. Provide causal arguments explaining why certain results occurred.
3. Highlight the study’s contributions to the field.
4. Discuss the study's limitations.
5. Suggest future research directions and recommendations.

Conclusion:

The conclusion should directly address the study’s objectives and explain how the research advances the current state of knowledge. Avoid repeating the abstract or simply listing the experimental results. Provide a clear scientific rationale for your work and suggest potential applications or future research directions.

References:

Cite a minimum of 15 references using a reference management tool such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote. All references should follow APA Style 7th edition formatting.
Chaer, Abdul. Linguistik Umum. Jakarta: Rineka  Cipta, 2003.  ←Book
 
Boudelaa, Sami. and William D Marslen-Wilson. “Aralex: A Lexical Database For Modern Standard Arabic,”  Behavior Research Methods, Vol. 42, No. 2, 2010. https://doi.org/10.3758/BRM.42.2.481  ←Journal
 
Souri, Adnan, Mohammed Al Achhab, and Badr Eddine El Mouhajir. 2015. “A Proposed Approach for Arabic Language Segmentation.” In Proceedings of the 2015 First International Conference on Arabic Computational Linguistics (ACLing), 43–48. ACLING ’15. USA: IEEE Computer Society. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACLing.2015.13.←Proceeding
 
Rice, J. “Poligon: A System for Parallel Problem Solving”, Technical Report, KSL-86-19, Dept. of Computer Science, Stanford Univ, 2014. ←Report
 
Clancey, W.J. “Transfer of Rule-Based Expertise through a Tutorial Dialogue”. PhD Dissertation, Department of Computer Science, Stanford University, 2013. ←Thesis
 
Ivey, K.C. Citing Internet sources URL http://www.eei- alex.com/eye/utw/ 96aug. html. (2 September 2012) ←Website
 
3. Manuscript Review
Each submitted manuscript is independently reviewed by at least two peer reviewers. The decision to publish, amend, or reject the manuscript is based on their reports and recommendations. If two or more reviewers deem a manuscript unsuitable for publication in this journal, the authors will receive a statement explaining the basis for the decision within three months of the submission date.

4. Manuscript Revision
Manuscripts returned to authors for revision should be submitted back to the editor without delay. Revised manuscripts can be uploaded to the editorial office through the Online Submission Interface [https://jurnal.yudharta.ac.id/v2/index.php/studi-arab]. Manuscripts returned after three months will be considered as new submissions.

5. Editorial Office of the IFHAM INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HALAL ECOSYSTEM STUDIES 

All correspondence should be directed to the following Editorial Office:

Dr. Azmee (Editor-in-Chief)

6. Guidelines for Online Submission
Authors must first register as an Author and/or opt to be a Reviewer through the following link: https://ifhamjournal.com/index.php/ifham/submission. Authors should complete the form as thoroughly as possible, ensuring that all required fields (marked with a star) are filled. Once completed, click "Register" to proceed. The author will then be directed to the online submission interface, where they should select "New Submission."

In the "Start a New Submission" section, click “Click Here” to begin the five-step submission process:

Step 1 - Starting the Submission: Select the appropriate journal section (e.g., Original Research Articles, Review Articles, or Short Communications). Authors must also check the submission checklist.

Step 2 – Uploading the Submission: To upload a manuscript, click "Browse" on the "Upload Submission File" option, select the manuscript file, and then click "Upload."

Step 3 – Entering Submission Metadata: Enter detailed author metadata, including the corresponding author’s details. Then, upload the manuscript title, abstract, and keywords by copying and pasting the text into the relevant textboxes.

Step 4 – Uploading Supplementary Files: Authors can upload additional files, such as research instruments, data, images, or tables. Select the appropriate file, click "Upload," and enter the supplementary file metadata. Save and continue.

Step 5 – Confirming the Submission: Authors should verify the accuracy of the uploaded manuscript. Once confirmed, click "Finish Submission" to submit the manuscript. The corresponding author will receive an acknowledgment email and will be able to monitor the submission’s progress by logging in to the journal's website.

After submission, authors will receive a confirmation email. They can track the status of their manuscript, including the review and editorial processes, at any time by logging in to the online submission interface.

7. User Rights
All articles published as Open Access will be immediately and permanently available for everyone to read and download. We are continuously working with our author community to select the best licensing options. 
The current license for this journal is:

Creative Commons 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0).