Author Guidelines

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF ISLAMIC COUNSELING IN SHAPING NOBLE CHARACTER

(Title 3 - 15 word, Tohama, 12pt, Bolt, space 1.15)

Author1, Author2, Author3 (Tohama, 10pt, Bolts)

1Afiliasi, Country; Email* (coresponden) (Tohama, 9pt, Bolts)

2Afiliasi, Country; Email

3Afiliasi, Country; Email

ABSTRACT (Tohama, 10pt, space 1)

The abstract is a general overview of the research or article content. It typically consists of a paragraph containing: the research objective, research methods, and results. In Indonesian, the abstract is written in Tohama 9-point font, approximately 150-250 words long, with single line spacing.

Keyword: 1 or more words or phrases that are important, specific, or representative of this article

INTRODUCTION (Tahoma, 11pt, Bolt)

The introduction consists of several paragraphs, as follows: First, it explains why the research topic and title need to be discussed, starting with a general background followed by a more specific discussion (Baidowi, 2020). Second, it highlights the uniqueness and urgency of the topic, along with the reasons for its exploration (Marjuki & Syamsudin, 2021). Third, it proposes a new method or problem-solving approach from theoretical, empirical, field condition, and methodological perspectives (Ma’ruf, 2024). Fourth, it reviews relevant literature or previous studies, with at least three studies from the past three years, while emphasizing the novelty of the research (Yanto et al., 2023). Fifth, it explains the motivation behind the research or topic selection, the research objectives, and its impact (Bashori et al., 2025). Sixth, it outlines the expected outcomes, providing a brief description of the key results to be discussed in this study (Baidowi & Bashori, 2025).

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (Tahoma, 11pt, Bolt)

Researchers need to explain the research location, the type and approach of the research, the population and sample (quantitative), the research informants (qualitative), data collection techniques (including research instruments/questionnaires), data processing techniques, data validity, and the research hypothesis (quantitative). Clearly state any formulas or equations if your research is quantitative.

RESULT AND DISCUSSION (Tahoma, 11pt, Bolt)

This journal publishes field research articles (75%) and literature reviews (25%), with the possibility of publishing 100% field research articles in the future (Mujahidin et al., 2023). In the results and discussion section, researchers must explain in detail and examine the research findings with relevant literature to deepen the understanding. Researchers are also asked to create subtopics in the discussion section so that readers can easily understand the purpose, goals, and results of the research (Uzliva & Wahyuningsih, 2024). Researchers must review the field research results with relevant studies to strengthen the findings. In this journal, the presentation does not separate the results from the discussion; instead, it presents them as one cohesive section between the research results and relevant studies (Asyaari & Jalaluddin, 2023). The table writing must be accompanied by labels and captions according to the specified format.

Table 1. Research Data

No

Data 

Explanation

1

Data 1

Valid 

2

Data 2

Valid 

3

Data 3

Valid 

As for the image, the bottom part needs to have a label and a description of the displayed image, following the format below:

Figure 1. System in Education

This is published in both Indonesian and English, with a length of 3,500 – 7,000 words. Citations follow APA Style from sources published in the last 5 years. For one author, only the last name and year are written (Sunandar, 2021); for two authors, separate with "&" and the year (Baidowi & Syamsudin, 2022); for more than two authors, write the last name of the first author followed by 'et al.' and the year (Yanto et al., 2021). The article uses Tahoma font size 12, spacing 1.15 cm, A4 paper, and 2 cm margins (Ma’ruf et al., 2024). The article writing guidelines include: the title and abstract on 1 page, introduction up to 15%, methodology 15%, results and discussion 60%, and conclusion 10% of the total article body (Kuncoro & Aditya, 2025).

CONCLUSION (Tahoma, 11pt, Bolt)

The conclusion is the final section that summarizes the research findings without repeating the theory or previous discussion. The conclusion is presented in different language and supported by relevant studies (Ma’ruf, 2024). In addition, the implications of the research findings should be included to demonstrate the contribution of the study, and the researcher must provide suggestions for future research (Baidowi & Marjuki, 2023).

REFERENCE (Tahoma, 11pt, Bolt)

The bibliography uses the American Psychological Association 7th edition style with publications from the last 5 years. Researchers can use citation applications such as Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, and others. An example of the writing format is as follows:

Asyaari, F., & Jalaluddin, M. (2023). The Impact Of Collaborative Learning On Student Engagement In Higher Education. Journal of Educational Research and Practice, 45(3), 123-136. https://doi.org/10.1234/jerp.2023.04503

Baidowi, A., & Marjuki, M. (2023). The Effectiveness Of Project-Based Learning In Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills Among High School Students. Journal of Educational Innovation, 12(4), 235-249. https://doi.org/10.1234/jei.2023.01204 

Baidowi, A. (2020). Exploring the role of technology in modern classroom teaching. Journal of Digital Education, 8(1), 45-59. https://doi.org/10.5678/jde.2020.00801

Baidowi, A., & Syamsudin, S. (2022). The Impact Of Flipped Classrooms On Student Engagement And Achievement. International Journal of Educational Strategies, 15(3), 78-92. https://doi.org/10.3456/ijes.2022.01503

Bashori, A. H., Jannah, S. T., & Rosita, E. (2025). Collaborative Learning And Its Impact On Student Social Skills. Journal of Educational Psychology, 17(2), 101-115. https://doi.org/10.7890/jep.2025.01702

Kuncoro, I., & Aditya, V. D. (2025). Developing A Student-Centered Learning Approach For Effective Education. Journal of Educational Research, 23(6), 303-318. https://doi.org/10.6543/jer.2025.02306

Ma’ruf, C., Imamah, N., & Sadikin, A. (2024). Examining The Influence Of Formative Assessments On Learning Outcomes. Journal of Assessment and Evaluation in Education, 30(1), 56-70. https://doi.org/10.8765/jaee.2024.03001

Ma’ruf, C. (2024). Implementing Digital Tools In Traditional Education Systems. Journal of Modern Education, 9(2), 120-134. https://doi.org/10.5432/jme.2024.00902

Marjuki, M., & Syamsudin, S. (2021). Investigating The Effects Of Peer Tutoring On Academic Performance. Journal of Pedagogical Studies, 14(3), 89-102. https://doi.org/10.4321/jps.2021.01403

Mujahidin, M., Maulana, R., & Alkhan, H. (2023). The Role Of Experiential Learning In Higher Education. Journal of Educational Methods, 19(4), 180-194. https://doi.org/10.9876/jem.2023.01904

Sunandar, D. (2021). A Study On The Integration Of Character Education In Primary Schools. Journal of Primary Education, 5(2), 56-69. https://doi.org/10.3210/jpe.2021.00502

Uzliva, C. A., & Wahyuningsih, Y. (2024). Teachers' Perspectives On Inclusive Education In Indonesia. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 11(1), 34-47. https://doi.org/10.6547/ijie.2024.01101

Yanto, A., Asyaari, F., & Imamah, N. (2023). The Impact Of Online Learning On Student Motivation During The Pandemic. Journal of Distance Learning, 7(5), 210-225. https://doi.org/10.8765/jdl.2023.00705