Author Guidelines

There are NO ARTICLE PROCESSING CHARGES or SUBMISSION FEE.
 
The purpose of this section is to provide proper guidelines for the preparation of articles or manuscripts to publish in Firdaus Journal. The guidelines provided here will guide the author of the article or manuscript to write and to prepare it. 
  1. Theme: None at the moment.
  2. Length: 7 - 15 pages, including tables, graphs and references.
  3. Spacing: Single space
  4. Paper size: A4
  5. Margins:        
                        Top        - 1 inch (2.5cm) 
                        Bottom   - 1 inch (2.5cm) 
                        Left        -  1.5 inch (3.8cm) 
                        Right     -  1 inch (2.5cm)
  1. Page numbers: Bottom middle
  2. Font (and font size): Ariel (11” size)
  3. Others: Nil
Manuscript Format of Firdaus Journal
Types of contributions: Research articles.
Research articles should be a maximum of 8000 words (7 - 15 pages) which has not been published anywhere previously or has not under processing for publication elsewhere.
The articles should include an abstract of 250 words.
 
Submission Checklist
Kindly refer to the checklist for submission before sending the manuscript to Firdaus Journal for review. Kindly make sure that the following matters are included.
  • Research articles must be submitted in Malay and English language only.
  • The articles submitted should be attached with a covering letter that states the novelty and the reason why the article is suitable for Firdaus Journal.
  • Articles should be in MS Word, 1.15 spacing with wide margin (2.5 cm) and 11” font type Ariel.
  • Articles should start with the title page printed at the top centre of the page.

Division of Full Research Articles 

  • Title of the article
  • Author (s) Affiliation with address and e-mail id.
  • Abstract
  • Keywords (maximum of 5 keywords)
  • Introduction
  • Problem statement
  • Objectives of the study
  • Methodology
  • Results and Discussion
  • Conclusion and Recommendation/Scope for further studies
  • Acknowledgements
  • References

The TITLE of the article should be concise and informative. It should be at the Top Center text with the size of 16”. 

The Name of AUTHOR(s), their AFFILIATIONS (where the work was carried out) and contact details of the corresponding author along with e-mail address are compulsory.

ABSTRACT
 
Abstract should be a brief summary of the research work conducted. It must include a summary of the purpose of the research, problem statement, objectives, research method used, results and discussion, conclusions, recommendation and future scope of the work. An abstract should be presented separately from the article, usually top page (front) of the article. References, non-standard abbreviations should be avoided. The commonly used abbreviations should be defined in the text and not in abstract. Also, an abstract must not exceed 250 words. 
 
Keywords: Kindly provide a maximum of 5 keywords related to the study.
 
INTRODUCTION
 
Introduction includes the background of the study, objectives, research problem and significant of the study.
 
METHODOLOGY
 
Kindly provide adequate details on research methodology of this study. Theory selected, data collection method and the type of research method used should be described in this section.
 
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
 
Results and discussion should be perfect and concise. Extensive citations should be avoided.
Figures and the tables should be included in the single file and placed next to the relevant text in the manuscript.
Tables: Tables (Table 1, Table 2, ...) should be presented as part of the text.
A descriptive title or caption should be sited above each table with serial numbers.
Figures/Graphs: Figures/Graphs (Figure 1/Graph 1, Figure 2/Graph 2, ...) also should be presented as part of the text.
The title or caption should be sited centred below the figure with serial numbers.

CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION/SCOPE FOR FURTHER STUDIES

Conclusions should be based on the findings of the study. Also, the achievements of the study should be given. It should be brief and conclusive. Further, the recommendations based on the study should be included if needed. Moreover, the scope for further studies in this field of study should be added if necessary.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
 
This section is not compulsory. The funding agency or the contributor should be acknowledged. The Funding agency (written out in full), grant number (in brackets), multiple grant numbers and agencies (separated by comma and space), should be included in the acknowledgement section. The full name of the contributor with address should be included.

REFERENCES

References format should be consistent for the entire references list. All the references cited in the article must be included in references. Kindly follow American Psychological Association (APA) style of citation.

References

Examples of APA format:

For books:

Fullan, M. (1991). The New Meaning of Educational Change. London: Cassell Educational Ltd.

For articles:

Meirink, J.A., Imants, J., Meijer, P.C., & Verloop, N. (2010). Teacher learning and collaboration in innovative teams. Cambridge Journal of Education, 40(2), 161 – 181

For advance online publication

Goh, P.S.C., & Wong, K.T. (2013). Beginning teachers’ conceptions of competency: Implications to educational policy and teacher education in Malaysia. Educational Research for Policy and Practice. Advance online publication. Doi: 10.1007/s10671-013-9147-3

For chapters in books:

Murray, F.B. (1995). Beyond natural teaching: The case for professional education. In F.B. Murray (Ed.), The teacher educator’s handbook: Building a knowledge base for the preparation of teachers (pp. 3-13). San Franscisco: Jossey Bass.

For online documents

Harms, W., & DePencier, I. (1996). Dewey creates a new kind of school. Retrieved from http://www.ucls.uchicago.edu/about-lab/history/index.aspx

Important Information

  • Once the research article is ACCEPTED for publication in Firdaus Journal, the article cannot be published elsewhere.
  • The authorities of Firdaus Journal have the RIGHT to publish the paper in any materials form.
  • Tables/ figures/ copyrighted material used from other Publications should get proper PERMISSION from the corresponding publishers to grant them the right to publish the material in their article.
  • Manuscript should be ERROR FREE and the GRAMMAR and SPELLING should be double checked. Manuscript should demonstrate excellent level of English language, grammar, punctuation, spelling and overall style of scientific writing.
  • Kindly ENSURE that all references mentioned in the Reference List are cited in the text.
  • Before editorial process, authors are NOTIFIED on receipt of an article.
  • The editorial DECISION regarding publication will be notified as soon as the decision is taken.
  • All the articles will be PEER-REVIEWED by double blind reviewers as well as independent Editor by Firdaus Journal Editorial Members. Decisions regarding the publication of a manuscript will be based on Firdaus Journal Editorial Board's recommendations.