Author Guidelines

SUHU: Journal of Sufism and Humanities is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by Lakaspia, Aceh, Indonesia. The journal is dedicated to advancing scholarly research on Sufism and its intersections with the humanities and social sciences, from classical to contemporary perspectives.

Authors are advised to follow the guidelines below to ensure the smooth processing and publication of their submissions.

1. Submission Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be written in clear and scholarly English or Indonesian.
  • Submitted manuscripts must be original, have not been previously published, and must not be under consideration for publication elsewhere.
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are free from plagiarism and any form of academic misconduct.
  • Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal's online submission system.

2. Manuscript Structure

  • Title: Concise, informative, and reflective of the article's content.
  • Abstract: 150–250 words summarizing the objectives, methodology, key findings, and conclusions of the study.
  • Keywords: Three to five keywords representing the core topics of the article.
  • Main Text: The manuscript should include the following sections, where applicable: Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
  • References: References must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) citation style. All references should be relevant, up-to-date, and accurately cited.

3. Manuscript Formatting

  • Manuscripts should be typed using Candara, 12-point font, with 1.15 line spacing.
  • Text should be fully justified, and section headings should be formatted consistently.
  • Tables, figures, and illustrations must be clear, numbered consecutively, and appropriately cited within the text.

4. Authorship and Affiliation

  • Authors must provide their full names, institutional affiliations, and email addresses.
  • Only individuals who have made substantial scholarly contributions to the research should be listed as authors.

5. Peer Review and Revision

  • All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
  • Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts in response to reviewers' comments. Revised manuscripts should be resubmitted within the specified timeframe.

6. Publication Ethics

  • Authors are required to comply with the journal's publication ethics, including the disclosure of conflicts of interest, proper acknowledgment of sources, and adherence to responsible research and publication practices.

7. Article Processing Charges (APC)

SUHU: Journal of Sufism and Humanities does not charge any submission fees or article processing charges (APCs). The journal is a fully open-access and non-commercial scholarly publication.

For detailed formatting instructions or to download the manuscript template, please visit the journal's website or contact the editorial office.