AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Counseling As Syamil: Jurnal Ilmiah Bimbingan Konseling Islam publishes original research articles and review articles. All manuscripts must be written in clear and academically appropriate Indonesian or English. Authors whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally proofread for grammar, clarity, and academic style before submission. Where applicable, authors are encouraged to upload a language-editing certificate issued by a professional English-language editing service as a supplementary file.

Submitted manuscripts must be original and must not have been previously published or be under consideration for publication elsewhere. The journal does not accept manuscripts that are extended versions of papers previously published in conference proceedings and/or journals.

  1. Online Submission

    Manuscripts must be submitted online through the journal's submission system at https://e-journal.iainptk.ac.id/index.php/as-syamil/submissions. The submission guidelines are available here. If you encounter any problems with the online submission process, please contact the Editorial Office at assyamil.counseling@gmail.com.

  2. Manuscript Format

    Manuscripts must be formatted in a single-column layout on A4 paper, using Times New Roman, 11-point font, 1.5 line spacing, and justified alignment. The manuscript must not exceed 16 pages. All manuscripts must be submitted as Microsoft Word documents compatible with Microsoft Word 2007 or later.

  3. Title

    The title must be accurate, clear, specific, and informative and should accurately reflect the content of the manuscript. Uncommon abbreviations should be avoided. The title must be written in title case, using 16-point font, centered, and limited to a maximum of 20 words.

  4. Author Names

    Authors' names must be written in 11-point font, centered, and presented without academic or professional titles.

  5. Correspondence and Affiliation

    The correspondence information must include the corresponding author's name and email address, as well as the name and address of the institutional affiliation. This information must be written in 10-point font and centered.

  6. Abstract

    The abstract must be provided in both English and Indonesian. Each abstract must consist of a single paragraph of no more than 250 words and should concisely describe the purpose, methods, and principal findings of the study. The abstract must be self-contained and must not include citations or references.

  7. Keywords

    Keywords should represent the principal concepts or subject areas addressed in the article. A maximum of five keywords must be provided and separated by semicolons (;).

  8. Structure of Research Articles

    Introduction

    The Introduction should present the background and context of the study, a relevant review of the literature that establishes the research problem, the research hypothesis or research questions where applicable, and the objectives of the study. This section should be presented in coherent paragraphs rather than as separate subsections or bullet points.

    Methods

    The Methods section should clearly describe the research design, participants or research subjects, research instruments, data-collection procedures, and methods of data analysis. Sufficient information should be provided to enable readers to understand how the study was conducted and, where appropriate, to replicate the research.

    Results

    The Results section should present the principal findings derived from the research data and their relationship to the research questions or hypotheses. The section should emphasize and summarize the major scientific findings rather than present excessively detailed raw data.

    Discussion

    The Discussion section should interpret the findings in relation to relevant theories and previous studies. The discussion must be directly connected to the results but should not merely repeat them. Authors should address the following questions where relevant:

    • How do the findings address the research questions or objectives stated in the Introduction?
    • What scientific interpretation can be provided for each major finding, and why might the observed results have occurred?
    • Are the findings consistent with those reported in previous studies?
    • If the findings differ from previous research, how can these differences be explained?

    Conclusion

    The Conclusion should provide a concise response to the research objectives, questions, or hypotheses based on the principal findings and discussion. It may also identify the implications of the study and provide recommendations for future research. The conclusion must be written as a single paragraph. It should not repeat the Abstract or merely restate the research results.

    Acknowledgments (Optional)

    The Acknowledgments section may recognize individuals, institutions, or organizations that made substantive contributions to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship. Authors should acknowledge research funding and may recognize research advisers, technical assistants, language editors, proofreaders, or other individuals who provided relevant assistance or materials. Individuals listed as authors must not also be included in the Acknowledgments.

    References

    All works cited in the manuscript must be included in the reference list, and all entries in the reference list must be cited in the text. At least 85% of the references should consist of primary sources, particularly peer-reviewed scientific journal articles published within the last ten years. Authors should cite the principal scholarly publications on which their research is based. Textbooks should be cited only when necessary, and references to general web pages should be avoided. Excessive self-citation is strongly discouraged. Each research article must include at least 15 references.

  9. Structure of Review Articles

    Review articles should be organized in the following order:

    Title; Author Name(s); Correspondence and Affiliation; Abstract; Keywords; Introduction; Main Discussion; Conclusion; Acknowledgments (optional); and References.

    The Main Discussion may be divided into several sections and subsections as appropriate to the subject of the review. Each review article must include at least 25 references.

  10. Headings and Subheadings

    Section headings and subheadings must be distinguished consistently by level and must not be numbered. Authors should use the following format:

    HEADING 1 (UPPERCASE, BOLD, LEFT-ALIGNED, 11-POINT FONT)

    Heading 2 (Title Case, Bold, Left-Aligned, 11-Point Font)

    Heading 3 (Title Case, Bold Italic, Left-Aligned, 11-Point Font)

  11. Tables

    Each table must be numbered consecutively and provided with a clear and concise title placed above the table. The table number and title must be written in bold, 11-point font, and left-aligned. Tables should fit within the manuscript margins and be presented clearly and consistently. Text and data within tables must be written in 10-point font with single line spacing. Tables should use horizontal lines only and should avoid unnecessary vertical lines. Each table must be referred to and discussed in the main text.

  12. Figures

    Figures must be provided at an adequate to high resolution to ensure clarity in both online and published formats. Each figure must be numbered consecutively and accompanied by a clear and concise title placed above the figure. The figure number and title must be written in bold, 11-point font, and left-aligned. Each figure must be referred to and discussed in the main text.

  13. Citations and References

    In-text citations and references must follow the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), 6th edition. References must be arranged alphabetically by the surname of the first author and, where appropriate, chronologically for multiple works by the same author. Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference-management software such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero to ensure consistency and accuracy.

    Examples of references formatted according to APA 6th edition are provided below:

    Book

    Sukardi, D. K. (1987). Bimbingan karier di sekolah-sekolah. Jakarta: Ghalia Indonesia.

    Winkel, W. S., & Hastuti, M. S. (2005). Bimbingan dan konseling di institusi pendidikan. Media Abadi.

    Edited Book

    Maher, B. A. (Ed.). (1964–1972). Progress in experimental personality research (6 vols.). New York: Academic Press.

    Translated Book

    Luria, A. R. (1969). The mind of a mnemonist (L. Solotaroff, Trans.). New York: Avon Books. (Original work published 1965)

    Online Journal Article

    Setyaputri, N. Y., Lasan, B. B., & Permatasari, D. (2016). Pengembangan paket pelatihan “Ground, Understand, Revise, Use (GURU)-Karier” untuk meningkatkan efikasi diri karier calon konselor. Jurnal Kajian Bimbingan dan Konseling, 1(4), 132–141. Retrieved from http://journal.um.ac.id/index.php/bk/article/view/6783

    Print Journal Article

    Shelly, D. R. (2010). Periodic, chaotic, and doubled earthquake recurrence intervals on the deep San Andreas fault. Science, 328(5984), 1385–1388.

    Conference Proceeding

    Wilkinson, R. (1999). Sociology as a marketing feast. In M. Collis, L. Munro, & S. Russell (Eds.), Sociology for the new millennium. Paper presented at The Australian Sociological Association, Monash University, Melbourne, 7–10 December (pp. 281–289). Churchill: Celts.

    Thesis

    Makmara, T. (2009). Tuturan persuasif wiraniaga dalam berbahasa Indonesia: Kajian etnografi komunikasi (Unpublished master's thesis). Universitas Negeri Malang, Malang, Indonesia.

    Website (Use Sparingly)

    United Arab Emirates architecture. (n.d.). Retrieved June 17, 2010, from UAE Interact website: http://www.uaeinteract.com/

    Government Publication

    Menteri Perhubungan Republik Indonesia. (1992). Tiga undang-undang: Perkeretaapian, lalu lintas, dan angkutan jalan penerbangan tahun 1992. Jakarta: CV. Eko Jaya.

  14. Permissions and Intellectual Property Rights

    Authors are solely responsible for obtaining all necessary permissions for copyrighted materials, citations, data, instruments, software, images, or other materials used in their manuscripts. Authors are also responsible for any intellectual property rights issues arising from the preparation, submission, or publication of their manuscripts, including any legal consequences resulting from the unauthorized use of such materials.

Editorial Changes

The Editorial Board reserves the right to make necessary editorial changes to improve grammar, language, spelling, punctuation, consistency, and conformity with the journal's style without altering the substantive meaning of the manuscript. Any substantive changes affecting the authors' arguments, interpretations, findings, or conclusions will be made only in consultation with the authors.