Article Type

PENAMAS accepts one type of manuscript: the original research article based on field research. It reports the authors’ own empirical research, normally using a qualitative approach such as in-depth interviews and field observation, with direct quotations and evidence from the field, including relevant photographs, within a clear analytical framework. It must make an original contribution to the study of religion in plural societies. Comparative and critical analyses are welcome when they are based on the authors’ own field data.

Manuscript at a Glance

Eligibility and Submission Rules

• The manuscript has not been published elsewhere and is not under consideration by another journal.
• The manuscript is the authors’ original work and is accompanied by a statement that it is not the result of plagiarism and contains no plagiarism.
• The topic matches the scope and theme of PENAMAS.
• The manuscript is written by more than one author, involving authors from outside Indonesia or from outside Southeast Asia, and/or authors who have a Scopus ID.
• The manuscript is based on field research and presents direct quotations and evidence from field observation, including photographs relevant to the theme.
• The manuscript follows the journal template.
• The authors check the accuracy of quotations, grammar, tables, and figures before submission.
• The authors register in the PENAMAS Open Journal System (OJS), complete the submission form, and submit online.
• The authors revise the manuscript after receiving reviews from the editorial board.
• Submitted manuscripts are screened by the editorial board before being sent to peer reviewers.

Title

• The title is attractive, readable, and understandable to a global academic readership.
• It is clear, concise, and describes the research objectives, models, and objects, and contains the main research variables.
• It is typed in bold and capital letters, Georgia 16 pt, maximum 20 words.
• It is written in full without acronyms.

Authors and Affiliation

• The author’s full name is written under the title, without academic degrees or organisational titles.
• The institutional affiliation and address are written under the name, matching the name used in scientific databases.
• The email address is written below the address.
• The ORCID iD, if the author has one, is written below the email address.
• The phone number of the corresponding author is included.

Abstract and Keywords

The abstract presents (1) the research question, (2) the research method, (3) the scientific findings, and (4) the conclusions.

• One paragraph, 150–200 words, 10 pt.
• In English (italic) and in Indonesian (not italic).
• The word “Abstract” is bold and italic in English; “Abstrak” is bold and not italic in Indonesian.
• Keywords: 3–5 main terms or core concepts, separated by semicolons (;). English keywords are in italics.

Introduction

The introduction covers the background, problem formulation, objectives, literature review, and novelty, citing relevant PENAMAS publications and reputable international journals. Collaborative, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary research is valued more highly than single-author, single-discipline work.

Research Method

PENAMAS prefers qualitative field research, including in-depth interviews, because it focuses on religious and social research and its impacts. The method section must state:

• the location and the reasons for choosing it;
• the research time and length of fieldwork;
• the type and nature of the study;
• data collection procedures suited to the research objectives; and
• data analysis methods, using recent methods and theories relevant to the problem.

Results and Discussion

This section explains the significance of the findings rather than repeating them, and uses a theoretical framework to analyse them. Data and discussion are combined, not separated into a description followed by an analysis. Arguments are built from the authors’ original field data, compared with the work of other scholars.

• Interview quotations of fewer than 40 words are set as separate paragraphs with 6 pt spacing after, and cite the informant and date (for example: “based on an interview with [name] (20 March 2021), she stated: …”).
• Illustrations may be black and white or colour and must be of high quality. Submit high-resolution image files as supplementary files.
• Where possible, convert tables and illustrations into narrative text.
• Table titles are placed directly above the table, left aligned, Georgia 10 pt, single spacing.

Conclusion

The conclusion answers the research questions and shows the theoretical and methodological contribution of the findings. It briefly states the implications (for example for social cohesion, identity politics, or faith-based social services) and gives short, actionable recommendations for stakeholders such as policymakers, civil society organisations, and religious or traditional leaders. Authors may propose a research agenda that follows from the findings and limitations.

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments thank those who helped prepare the manuscript or conduct the research. State whom is thanked: institutions, individuals, or donors.

References

• APA style, 7th edition, managed with Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, or Crossref.
• The list contains all works cited in the text.
• At least 30 sources, including PENAMAS articles.
• At least 60% are publications from the last 5 years in globally reputable journals.

Plagiarism and Originality

All manuscripts are checked with Turnitin before review and before publication. The guideline is a similarity index below 15%. The index is only an indicator; editors examine the report in detail.

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