History and Development of the Manuscript Template
The Bulletin of Indonesian Islamic Studies (BIIS) has continuously developed its manuscript template in line with the journal’s growth, editorial experience, and evolving standards of scholarly publishing. Since its establishment, the journal has introduced three major versions of its manuscript template. Each version reflects a particular stage in the development of the journal and has been designed to improve manuscript consistency, facilitate the editorial and peer-review processes, and ensure alignment with contemporary academic publishing practices.
Template Version 1: 2022–2023
The first manuscript template was introduced when Bulletin of Indonesian Islamic Studies began its publication in 2022 and was used throughout the 2022–2023 publication period. This initial template established the fundamental structure and formatting requirements for manuscripts submitted to the journal. It was designed to provide authors and editors with a consistent framework for preparing scholarly articles and to support a systematic editorial and peer-review process.
The first version primarily focused on establishing the journal's editorial identity and ensuring consistency in the presentation of academic manuscripts. It included the essential components of a scholarly article, such as the title, author information, abstract, keywords, introduction, methodology, results and discussion, conclusion, and references.
Template Version 2: 2024–2025
A second version of the manuscript template was introduced for the 2024–2025 publication period. This revision marked an important stage in the journal's development, particularly in relation to its internationalization. During this period, BIIS strengthened its policy of accepting manuscripts written in English in order to expand its international readership, enhance the accessibility of its publications, and encourage broader scholarly engagement.
The template was therefore revised to better accommodate the conventions of international academic publishing. Particular attention was given to the structure and presentation of English-language manuscripts, academic writing conventions, article metadata, citation and referencing practices, and the overall consistency of manuscript formatting.
The revision was not merely a change in visual presentation but represented an editorial effort to improve the quality and international compatibility of manuscripts published by the journal.
Template Version 3: 2026–Present
The third and current version of the manuscript template was introduced as part of the journal's continuing editorial and quality-development process. This version incorporates lessons learned from the previous publication periods and responds to developments in contemporary scholarly communication.
The current template has been refined with consideration of applicable national and international standards and developments in academic publishing, including publication ethics, research integrity, authorship and contributorship, originality, citation practices, transparency, and the responsible use of emerging technologies in scholarly communication.
Particular consideration has also been given to the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI technologies in academic research and writing. The journal recognizes that AI-based tools may assist authors in certain aspects of the research and writing process; however, their use must remain consistent with principles of academic integrity, transparency, originality, and author accountability. The use of AI does not transfer responsibility for the content of a manuscript from the authors to the technology. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, integrity, originality, and scholarly contribution of their submissions.
Accordingly, the current template and related author guidelines are intended to provide a framework that remains responsive to emerging developments in scholarly publishing while preserving the fundamental principles of responsible research and publication.
Continuous Improvement of the Template
The three versions of the BIIS manuscript template reflect the journal's commitment to continuous improvement. Changes have been introduced in response to the journal's publication experience, changes in editorial policy, the increasing internationalization of scholarly communication, developments in publication ethics, and advances in digital and AI-assisted research and publishing technologies.
The evolution of the template should therefore be understood as an integral part of the journal's quality assurance process rather than as a purely technical or visual modification. Each revision has sought to improve the clarity, consistency, transparency, and academic credibility of manuscripts published in BIIS.
The current template represents the latest stage of this ongoing process. Nevertheless, the journal will continue to periodically review and, where necessary, revise its manuscript template and author guidelines in response to developments in national regulations, international publishing standards, research and publication ethics, and emerging technologies.
Through this continuous process, Bulletin of Indonesian Islamic Studies is committed to maintaining high standards of academic integrity, editorial quality, international scholarly communication, and responsible innovation in academic publishing.
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