References Management

Regula Fidei Journal

References and Citation Policy

Promoting accurate, consistent, and traceable scholarly references.

Authors publishing in Regula Fidei Journal are required to manage references systematically and accurately. All sources used in the manuscript must be listed in the bibliography and/or footnotes according to the journal's citation format.

Reference and Citation Guidelines

01. Primary Sources

Use 80% primary sources that are relevant to the research topic and up to date.

02. Types of Primary Sources

Primary sources include national or international scientific journal articles, dissertations, theses, and undergraduate final projects (skripsi).

03. Secondary Sources

Secondary sources may include textbooks, conference proceedings, and seminar or workshop papers.

04. Citation Consistency

All in-text citations must be consistent with the bibliography.

05. Bibliographic Accuracy

Author names, titles, publication years, and publisher information must follow proper academic standards.

06. Theological Terminology

Use correct capitalization for the names of God, sacred texts, and important theological terms.

07. Footnotes and Abbreviations

Avoid uncommon abbreviations in footnotes. Use shortened author names and titles where necessary.

Importance of Proper Reference Management

Proper reference management helps reviewers, editors, and readers trace the sources used in a manuscript and strengthens the credibility of the research and its publication.