1. General Information

Reflexical: Journal of Religion, Philosophy, Social, and Cultural Studies welcomes original scholarly manuscripts that contribute to the fields of religion, philosophy, social sciences, cultural studies, and related interdisciplinary areas.

Manuscripts should present original research, theoretical analysis, empirical findings, or interdisciplinary perspectives that are relevant to the focus and scope of the journal. All submissions must demonstrate academic rigor, clarity, and a meaningful contribution to scholarly knowledge.

The journal publishes manuscripts in English and/or Indonesian. Authors are responsible for ensuring that manuscripts are written in clear, appropriate, and academically acceptable language.

2. Types of Manuscripts

The journal primarily accepts the following types of manuscripts:

• Research Articles presenting original theoretical, empirical, qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods research.
• Review Articles providing critical and comprehensive discussions of existing scholarly literature on a relevant topic.
• Conceptual or Theoretical Articles presenting theoretical arguments, conceptual frameworks, or critical analyses that contribute to scholarly discussions.

3. Originality and Submission Policy

Manuscripts submitted to Reflexical must be original and must not have been previously published in any other journal, book, conference proceeding, or other publication.

Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to more than one journal. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that the work is not under consideration elsewhere.

All sources, ideas, data, quotations, and other materials derived from previous works must be properly acknowledged and cited.

4. Manuscript Structure

Research articles should generally follow the following structure:

1. Title
2. Author Names and Affiliations
3. Abstract
4. Keywords
5. Introduction
6. Literature Review / Theoretical Framework
7. Research Methods
8. Results and Discussion
9. Conclusion
10. Acknowledgments (if applicable)
11. Funding Statement (if applicable)
12. Conflict of Interest Statement
13. References

The structure may be adjusted according to the nature and methodology of the research, provided that the manuscript maintains a clear and logical academic organization.

5. Title

The title should be concise, specific, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the manuscript. Authors should avoid unnecessary abbreviations, excessive wording, and ambiguous expressions.

6. Abstract

The abstract should provide a concise overview of the manuscript. For research articles, the abstract should generally include:

• Background or research problem
• Purpose or objectives
• Research methodology
• Main findings
• Conclusion or implications

The abstract should be approximately 150–250 words and should be understandable without reference to the main text.

7. Keywords

Authors should provide 3–5 keywords that accurately represent the main concepts, themes, or topics discussed in the manuscript. Keywords should be specific and relevant to facilitate indexing and discoverability.

8. Introduction

The introduction should clearly explain the research background, research problem, relevant scholarly context, research objectives, and the significance or contribution of the study.

Authors should demonstrate the relevance of the research by engaging with appropriate and up-to-date scholarly literature.

9. Literature Review and Theoretical Framework

The literature review should critically discuss relevant previous studies, theories, and scholarly debates. Authors should identify gaps, limitations, or unresolved issues in existing research and explain how the submitted manuscript contributes to addressing them.

Where appropriate, manuscripts should clearly state the theoretical framework or conceptual perspective guiding the research.

10. Research Methods

The methodology section should provide sufficient information to allow readers to understand how the research was conducted.

Depending on the research design, authors should describe relevant aspects such as:

• Research approach and design
• Research setting or context
• Participants, respondents, or data sources
• Data collection procedures
• Data analysis techniques
• Ethical considerations
• Research instruments, where applicable

For qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, historical, philosophical, ethnographic, or other approaches, authors should clearly explain the methodology appropriate to their study.

11. Results and Discussion

The results section should present the main findings of the research clearly and systematically. Data may be presented using appropriate tables, figures, or other visual representations when necessary.

The discussion should interpret the findings in relation to the research questions, relevant theories, and previous studies. Authors should explain the significance of their findings and clearly identify the theoretical, empirical, or practical contributions of the research.

12. Conclusion

The conclusion should directly address the research objectives and summarize the principal findings and contributions of the study. It should not merely repeat the results or discussion.

Where appropriate, authors may include recommendations, implications, or suggestions for future research.

13. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be clear, relevant, and appropriately numbered. Each table and figure should have a descriptive title and should be referred to in the main text.

Authors must ensure that any copyrighted material used in tables, figures, images, or other visual elements has appropriate permission or is used in accordance with applicable copyright regulations.

14. Citations and References

Authors must consistently cite all sources used in the manuscript. Every source cited in the text should appear in the reference list, and every reference listed should be cited in the manuscript.

Authors are encouraged to use recent and relevant scholarly sources, including peer-reviewed journal articles and academic books.

Reflexical recommends the use of a recognized reference management tool such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote to maintain consistency in citations and references.

The journal uses APA 7th Edition style for citations and references unless otherwise specified in the journal's manuscript template.

15. Language and Academic Writing

Manuscripts should be written in clear, concise, coherent, and academically appropriate language. Authors should carefully check grammar, spelling, terminology, and consistency before submission.

Authors whose manuscripts are written in English are encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally proofread by a competent English speaker or language editor before submission.

16. Authorship

All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the research and manuscript. Authors should agree on the order of authorship before submission.

Individuals who have contributed to the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship may be acknowledged in the Acknowledgments section.

Any changes to authorship after submission must be approved by all authors and justified to the editorial team.

17. Acknowledgments

Authors may acknowledge individuals, institutions, organizations, or other parties that provided significant assistance to the research but do not qualify for authorship.

18. Funding Statement

Authors should disclose all sources of financial support for the research. If the research received no specific funding, authors may state:

"This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors."

19. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, personal, professional, or institutional relationships that could potentially influence the research or its interpretation.

If there is no conflict of interest, authors may state:

"The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest related to this research."

20. Research Ethics

Research involving human participants, personal data, or other ethically sensitive materials must comply with applicable ethical standards and regulations.

Where required, authors should obtain approval from an appropriate research ethics committee or institutional review board and obtain informed consent from research participants.

Authors must protect the privacy, confidentiality, dignity, and rights of research participants.

21. Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct

All submitted manuscripts are subject to plagiarism or similarity screening. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are free from plagiarism, fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship, and other forms of academic misconduct.

The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts or take other appropriate action when academic misconduct is identified.

22. Use of Artificial Intelligence

Authors who use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during manuscript preparation must use such tools responsibly and transparently.

AI tools may assist with activities such as language improvement, grammar checking, or other supportive tasks. However, AI tools must not replace the authors' intellectual contribution, research judgment, or responsibility for the manuscript.

AI tools should not be listed as authors. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and ethical compliance of the submitted manuscript. Where the use of AI tools has materially contributed to the preparation of the manuscript, authors should disclose such use in accordance with the journal's policy.

23. Submission and Peer Review

Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's official online submission system. Authors are required to provide complete and accurate information during submission.

All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess their suitability, originality, academic quality, and compliance with the journal's requirements. Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are subsequently evaluated through the journal's peer-review process.

Authors are expected to respond professionally and thoroughly to reviewers' comments and revise their manuscripts within the timeframe specified by the editorial team.

24. Article Processing Charge

Reflexical: Journal of Religion, Philosophy, Social, and Cultural Studies does not charge an Article Processing Charge (APC). There are no publication fees for accepted manuscripts.

25. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain appropriate rights to their work in accordance with the journal's copyright and licensing policy. Authors are responsible for ensuring that their submissions do not infringe upon the copyright or intellectual property rights of others.

The applicable licensing terms will be clearly stated by the journal on its website and in each published article.

26. Author Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that:

• The manuscript fits the focus and scope of Reflexical.
• The manuscript is original and is not under consideration by another journal.
• The manuscript follows the journal's formatting and structure requirements.
• The abstract and keywords are provided.
• All sources are properly cited.
• The reference list is complete and consistent with the citations.
• Tables and figures are properly numbered and referenced.
• Authorship information is accurate and agreed upon by all authors.
• Funding and conflict-of-interest information is disclosed where applicable.
• Ethical approval and informed consent are provided where required.
• The manuscript has been carefully proofread before submission.