Author Guidelines

Darunnajah in Economics (DIEC)

1. General Information

Darunnajah in Economics (DIEC) is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by CV. Nexus Edu Global. The journal publishes original scholarly works in economics, business, finance, Islamic economics and finance, development studies, and related interdisciplinary fields.

DIEC accepts manuscripts that have not been previously published and are not simultaneously under consideration for publication in another journal. All manuscripts must make a clear academic contribution to the relevant field and comply with the journal's focus and scope.

Manuscripts may be submitted throughout the year. DIEC publishes two issues annually, in May and November.

The official language of publication is English.

2. Types of Manuscripts

DIEC accepts the following manuscript types:

2.1 Original Research Article

Original research articles report substantial theoretical, empirical, methodological, or applied findings and should demonstrate a clear contribution to the existing literature.

2.2 Review Article

Review articles provide critical and systematic synthesis of existing research on a significant topic within the journal's scope. Systematic literature reviews, scoping reviews, and meta-analyses are encouraged when methodologically appropriate.

2.3 Conceptual or Theoretical Article

Conceptual and theoretical articles should develop, critically examine, or extend concepts, theories, models, or frameworks relevant to economics and related fields.

3. Submission Requirements

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must ensure that:

1. The manuscript falls within the Focus and Scope of DIEC.
2. The manuscript is original and has not been previously published.
3. The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
4. All listed authors have made substantial contributions to the work.
5. All authors have approved the final version of the manuscript.
6. Appropriate citations and references are provided.
7. All sources of funding are disclosed.
8. Any potential conflict of interest is declared.
9. Research involving human participants complies with applicable ethical requirements.
10. The manuscript follows the DIEC template and formatting requirements.
11. The manuscript has been checked for plagiarism or inappropriate textual similarity.
12. The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the editorial office throughout the submission and publication process.

4. Manuscript Structure

For original research articles, manuscripts should generally follow the structure below:

1. Title
2. Author Names
3. Author Affiliations
4. ORCID, if applicable
5. Corresponding Author
6. Abstract
7. Keywords
8. Introduction
9. Method
10. Results
11. Discussion
12. Conclusion
13. Implications, if applicable
14. Acknowledgments, if applicable
15. Author Contributions, if applicable
16. Funding Statement, if applicable
17. Conflict of Interest Statement, if applicable
18. Data Availability Statement, if applicable
19. References

The structure may be adjusted when necessary according to the research design and nature of the manuscript.

5. Title

The title should:

• accurately represent the content of the manuscript;
• be concise and informative;
• clearly identify the main research topic or phenomenon;
• avoid unnecessary abbreviations;
• avoid overly broad or generic expressions.

The recommended title length is approximately 12–18 words, although longer titles may be accepted when necessary.

Authors should avoid using phrases such as:

"A Study of..."

"An Analysis of..."

unless they provide meaningful information about the research.

6. Author Names and Affiliations

All authors must be listed using their full names.

Each author's affiliation should include:

• University
• City
• Country

Example:

Ahmad Fauzi
Universitas ...,city, Indonesia

Authors are encouraged to provide their ORCID iDs.

The corresponding author should be clearly identified and must provide a valid institutional or professional email address.

7. Authorship

Authorship should reflect substantial contributions to the research.

All listed authors must:

• make a meaningful contribution to the research;
• participate in drafting or critically revising the manuscript;
• approve the final version;
• agree to be accountable for the work.

Individuals who do not meet authorship criteria should be acknowledged rather than listed as authors.

Changes to authorship after submission require justification and approval from all affected authors and the editorial office.

8. Abstract

The abstract should be written in English and presented as one paragraph.

The recommended length is approximately 200–250 words.

For research articles, the abstract should clearly communicate:

• research background or problem;
• objective;
• methodology;
• key findings;
• conclusion;
• contribution or implication.

The abstract should be informative and should not contain:

• citations;
• tables;
• figures;
• unexplained abbreviations;
• excessive methodological detail.

9. Keywords

Authors should provide 4–6 keywords.

Keywords should:

• represent the main concepts of the article;
• be specific rather than overly general;
• reflect terminology commonly used in the relevant academic literature.

Keywords should be separated by semicolons.

Example:

Islamic finance, financial inclusion, digital banking, economic development, Indonesia

10. Introduction

The Introduction should establish a clear academic rationale for the study.

It should generally include:

1. background and context;
2. relevant research problem;
3. current state of the literature;
4. research gap;
5. rationale for conducting the study;
6. research objective or question;
7. theoretical or practical significance;
8. novelty or contribution of the study.

The introduction should demonstrate engagement with recent and relevant scholarly literature.

Authors should avoid presenting a lengthy general background without establishing a clear research problem and contribution.

11. Literature Review and Theoretical Framework , if applicable

The literature review should critically engage with relevant scholarship rather than merely summarize previous studies.

Authors should:

• identify key theoretical perspectives;
• synthesize relevant empirical studies;
• identify inconsistencies or limitations in existing research;
• establish the research gap;
• explain how the current study addresses the gap;
• develop hypotheses or propositions where appropriate.

Theoretical frameworks should be relevant to the research question and clearly connected to the analysis.

12. Method

The Method section must provide sufficient information to allow readers to understand and, where applicable, reproduce the research process.

The section should explain:

• research design;
• research setting or context;
• population and sample;
• sampling technique;
• data sources;
• variables or research constructs;
• measurement instruments;
• data collection procedures;
• analytical techniques;
• econometric or statistical models, where applicable;
• qualitative analytical procedures, where applicable;
• validity and reliability procedures, where applicable;
• ethical considerations, where applicable.

For quantitative studies, authors should clearly explain the statistical or econometric methods used.

For qualitative studies, authors should explain:

• research approach;
• participant selection;
• data collection;
• data analysis;
• credibility/trustworthiness procedures.

For mixed-methods studies, authors should clearly explain how quantitative and qualitative components are integrated.

13. Results

The Results section should present the main findings objectively and systematically.

Results should:

• directly address the research questions or hypotheses;
• present relevant empirical evidence;
• use tables and figures where appropriate;
• avoid unnecessary repetition between text and tables;
• distinguish clearly between findings and interpretation.

Statistical results should be reported using appropriate measures and significance indicators where applicable.

14. Discussion

The Discussion should interpret the findings rather than merely repeat the Results section.

Authors should:

• explain the meaning of the findings;
• relate findings to relevant theories;
• compare findings with previous research;
• explain similarities and differences;
• identify theoretical contributions;
• discuss practical implications;
• discuss policy implications where relevant;
• address unexpected findings;
• explain the broader significance of the results.

A strong Discussion should demonstrate how the study advances existing knowledge.

15. Conclusion

The Conclusion should provide a concise synthesis of the principal findings and their significance.

It should:

• directly answer the research objective or questions;
• highlight the main contribution;
• avoid introducing new evidence;
• identify relevant theoretical, practical, or policy implications;
• acknowledge important limitations where appropriate;
• suggest directions for future research when justified.

16. Implications

Authors are encouraged to clearly identify the implications of their findings.

Depending on the study, implications may include:

• theoretical implications;
• managerial implications;
• policy implications;
• institutional implications;
• social implications;
• implications for economic development.

Implications should be derived directly from the findings.

17. Tables

Tables should:

• be numbered consecutively;
• have concise and informative titles;
• be referred to in the manuscript;
• contain clearly defined variables and units;
• provide source information where applicable;
• avoid unnecessary duplication of information presented in the text.

Example:

Table 1. Descriptive Statistics of Research Variables

Tables should be editable and preferably created using the word-processing software rather than inserted as images.

18. Figures

Figures, charts, diagrams, and other visual materials should:

• be numbered consecutively;
• have clear titles or captions;
• be referenced in the manuscript;
• be sufficiently legible;
• include source information where applicable.

Authors must ensure that they have permission to reproduce copyrighted visual materials.

19. Equations

Mathematical and econometric equations should be clearly formatted and numbered when they are referenced in the manuscript.

Variables and symbols should be defined when first introduced.

20. Research Instruments and Appendices

Where appropriate, authors may provide:

• survey instruments;
• interview protocols;
• supplementary calculations;
• analytical procedures;
• additional tables;
• additional figures.

Supplementary materials should be relevant to the research and should not contain unnecessary information.

21. Ethical Considerations

Research involving human participants, personal data, interviews, surveys, experiments, or other potentially sensitive information must comply with applicable ethical standards.

Where required, authors should provide information regarding:

• ethical approval;
• institutional review;
• informed consent;
• participant confidentiality;
• data protection.

The absence of ethical approval when it is required may result in rejection of the manuscript.

22. Data Availability

Authors should provide a Data Availability Statement where applicable.

Examples include:

Data Availability: The datasets generated and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

or:

Data Availability: The data supporting the findings of this study are publicly available in [repository/database].

Where data cannot be shared because of confidentiality, privacy, ethical, or legal restrictions, authors should explain the applicable limitation.

23. Funding Statement

All sources of financial support must be disclosed.

Example:

Funding: This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

If funded:

Funding: This research was supported by [Name of Institution/Funding Agency], Grant Number [XXXX].

24. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, institutional, or personal relationships that could influence the research or its interpretation.

If there is no conflict:

Conflict of Interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest.

25. Author Contributions

For manuscripts with multiple authors, DIEC encourages the use of the CRediT taxonomy.

Possible contribution categories include:

• Conceptualization
• Methodology
• Software
• Validation
• Formal Analysis
• Investigation
• Resources
• Data Curation
• Writing – Original Draft
• Writing – Review & Editing
• Visualization
• Supervision
• Project Administration
• Funding Acquisition

Example:

Author Contributions: A.F.: Conceptualization, Methodology, Formal Analysis, Writing – Original Draft. B.R.: Data Curation, Investigation, Writing – Review & Editing. C.S.: Supervision and Project Administration. All authors approved the final version of the manuscript.

26. Acknowledgments

Authors may acknowledge individuals, institutions, research assistants, technical support, or other contributions that do not meet the criteria for authorship.

Acknowledgments should not contain undisclosed conflicts of interest or inappropriate promotional statements.

27. Citation and Referencing

DIEC recommends the use of APA 7th Edition for citations and references.

Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as:

• Zotero;
• Mendeley;
• EndNote.

Authors should ensure that:

• every citation appears in the reference list;
• every reference cited in the text is included in the reference list;
• bibliographic information is accurate;
• DOI information is provided where available;
• recent and relevant scholarly sources are appropriately represented.

Authors should prioritize peer-reviewed scholarly literature and current research relevant to the topic.

28. Reference Quality

Authors should ensure that references demonstrate sufficient academic quality and relevance.

The reference list should preferably include:

• recent journal articles;
• internationally recognized scholarly publications;
• relevant theoretical literature;
• authoritative reports or datasets where appropriate.

Authors should avoid excessive dependence on:

• blogs;
• commercial websites;
• non-academic webpages;
• Wikipedia;
• predatory or questionable journals;
• outdated sources when more recent authoritative literature is available.

The proportion of recent references may vary according to the research topic and should be appropriate to the field.

29. Plagiarism and Originality

All manuscripts submitted to DIEC are subject to plagiarism and similarity screening.

Authors must ensure that:

• the manuscript is original;
• quotations are properly identified;
• sources are appropriately cited;
• paraphrased material is properly attributed;
• the manuscript is not duplicated from previously published work.

Plagiarism, self-plagiarism, duplicate publication, fabrication, falsification, and other forms of academic misconduct are not acceptable.

The editorial office reserves the right to reject manuscripts or take further action when serious publication misconduct is identified.

30. Generative Artificial Intelligence

Authors may use generative artificial intelligence tools for limited purposes such as language improvement, grammar correction, translation assistance, or technical support, provided that such use does not replace the authors' intellectual responsibility.

AI tools must not be listed as authors.

Authors remain fully responsible for:

• the accuracy of the manuscript;
• originality;
• factual claims;
• citations and references;
• research integrity;
• disclosure of AI-assisted content where required.

Authors should not use generative AI to fabricate data, references, research findings, citations, images, or other scholarly evidence.

Where generative AI has been used substantially in manuscript preparation, authors should disclose its use in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policy.

31. Simultaneous Submission

A manuscript submitted to DIEC must not be simultaneously submitted to another journal.

If the editorial office discovers simultaneous submission, the manuscript may be rejected and further action may be taken according to the journal's publication ethics policy.

32. Manuscript Length

For standard research articles, manuscripts are generally expected to contain approximately 5,000–8,000 words, excluding references, tables, and supplementary materials.

Review articles may be longer when justified by the scope and depth of the review.

The editorial office may consider manuscripts outside these ranges when the academic content warrants an exception.

33. Manuscript Formatting

Authors must use the official DIEC Article Template.

Manuscripts should be prepared using:

• Microsoft Word (.docx);
• consistent heading levels;
• numbered tables and figures;
• appropriate academic English;
• consistent citation and reference formatting.

Authors should ensure that the submitted manuscript is complete and readable before submission.

34. Submission Procedure

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the official DIEC Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform.

Authors should:

1. Register as an author.
2. Log in to the OJS.
3. Start a new submission.
4. Select the appropriate manuscript category.
5. Confirm the submission requirements.
6. Upload the manuscript.
7. Enter complete author metadata.
8. Add abstract and keywords.
9. Add references and other metadata where required.
10. Complete declarations regarding originality, ethics, funding, and conflicts of interest.
11. Submit the manuscript.

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all metadata entered into OJS is accurate and complete.

35. Editorial Screening

After submission, manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess:

• relevance to the journal's scope;
• originality;
• academic quality;
• methodological suitability;
• manuscript completeness;
• compliance with author guidelines;
• plagiarism/similarity concerns;
• ethical considerations.

Manuscripts that do not meet the basic requirements may be returned to authors or rejected before peer review.

36. Peer Review

DIEC applies a rigorous double-blind peer-review process.

Manuscripts that pass editorial screening are normally evaluated by at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise.

Reviewers assess:

• originality;
• research significance;
• theoretical foundation;
• methodological rigor;
• quality of analysis;
• validity of findings;
• discussion;
• contribution to the literature;
• clarity of presentation;
• ethical compliance.

Editorial decisions may include:

• Accept;
• Minor Revision;
• Major Revision;
• Revise and Resubmit;
• Reject.

37. Revision

When revision is requested, authors should:

• respond to every reviewer comment;
• clearly identify changes made to the manuscript;
• provide a detailed response letter;
• explain respectfully when a recommendation is not adopted;
• submit the revised manuscript within the specified deadline.

Failure to provide an adequate revision may result in rejection.

38. Publication Decision

The final publication decision is made by the editor based on:

• reviewer recommendations;
• academic quality;
• relevance;
• methodological rigor;
• originality;
• contribution;
• compliance with journal policies.

Reviewer recommendations are advisory and do not automatically determine the final editorial decision.

39. Publication Frequency

Darunnajah in Economics (DIEC) is published twice a year:

• Issue 1: May
• Issue 2: November

Manuscripts may be submitted throughout the year.

40. Open Access

DIEC operates as an open-access journal. Published articles are freely available to readers to support broad dissemination and accessibility of scholarly research.

Articles are published under the journal's stated Creative Commons license.

41. Copyright and License

Unless otherwise stated in the journal's copyright agreement, authors retain copyright of their work and grant DIEC the right of first publication.

Published articles are distributed under the:

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Authors and readers are expected to comply with the terms of the applicable license.

42. Article Processing Charge

The journal's current publication fee policy is stated on the Article Processing Charge (APC) page of the DIEC website.

Authors should review the applicable fee policy before submission.

No undisclosed publication fees will be charged to authors.

43. Withdrawal and Retraction

Authors should contact the editorial office immediately if they identify a significant error or ethical concern in their submitted or published work.

Articles may be corrected, withdrawn, or retracted in accordance with the journal's Correction and Retraction Policy.

44. Complaints and Appeals

Authors may submit complaints or appeals concerning editorial or publication processes.

Appeals should provide:

• manuscript identification;
• specific grounds for the appeal;
• relevant evidence;
• clear explanation of the alleged procedural or academic issue.

Appeals will be evaluated by the editorial office in accordance with the journal's editorial policies.

45. Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should confirm that:

☐ The manuscript fits the DIEC Focus and Scope.
☐ The manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere.
☐ The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
☐ All authors have approved the manuscript.
☐ Author names and affiliations are complete.
☐ ORCID iDs have been provided where available.
☐ The abstract is approximately 200–250 words.
☐ Four to six keywords are provided.
☐ The manuscript follows the DIEC template.
☐ Tables and figures are properly numbered and cited.
☐ References and citations are consistent.
☐ APA 7th Edition is used.
☐ DOI information is included where available.
☐ Plagiarism/similarity has been checked.
☐ Funding information is disclosed.
☐ Conflict of interest is declared.
☐ Data availability is stated where applicable.
☐ Ethical approval is reported where applicable.
☐ Author contributions are provided where applicable.
☐ AI use is disclosed where required.
☐ The manuscript has been carefully proofread.
☐ All required OJS metadata has been completed.