Manuscript Type

Jurnal Bimbingan Penyuluhan Islam (JBPI) accepts the following types of manuscripts:

1. Original Research Article
Reports original empirical research related to Islamic guidance and counseling, counseling psychology, mental health, Islamic psychology, socio-religious counseling, rehabilitation counseling, educational counseling, multicultural counseling, or other topics within the scope of the journal. Research may employ quantitative, qualitative, mixed-method, or other appropriate methodological approaches. The manuscript should present a clear research problem, appropriate methodology, findings, discussion, and conclusions that contribute to the development of knowledge and professional practice in guidance, counseling, and Islamic studies.

2. Review Article
Provides a critical, systematic, and comprehensive synthesis of previously published research on a specific topic related to guidance and counseling, Islamic counseling, mental health, psychology, religious counseling, or other areas within the journal's scope. Review articles may include systematic reviews, scoping reviews, integrative reviews, or other rigorous literature review approaches. The manuscript should identify major findings, theoretical developments, research trends, gaps in the literature, and directions for future research.

3. Case Study Article
Presents an in-depth investigation of a particular case, client group, counseling intervention, institution, community, religious counseling program, mental health service, rehabilitation program, or other relevant phenomenon. The manuscript should provide sufficient contextual information, clearly describe the case or intervention, and offer a systematic analysis supported by relevant theories, evidence, and ethical considerations.

4. Conceptual/Theoretical Article
Discusses concepts, theories, models, frameworks, approaches, or perspectives related to guidance and counseling, Islamic counseling, psychology, mental health, religious guidance, or socio-religious services. The manuscript should be based on a critical analysis of relevant literature and provide a clear conceptual or theoretical contribution, such as proposing a new framework, integrating existing theories, developing an Islamic perspective on counseling issues, or offering new insights for research and professional practice.

General Requirements
All manuscripts must be original, have not been published previously, and must not be under consideration for publication in another journal. Manuscripts must be relevant to the focus and scope of Jurnal Bimbingan Penyuluhan Islam (JBPI) and comply with the journal's Author Guidelines, Publication Ethics, Authorship Criteria, Plagiarism Policy, Conflict of Interest Policy, Peer Review Policy, and other applicable publication policies.

Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy, originality, ethical integrity, and proper citation of all materials included in the manuscript. Research involving human participants, sensitive personal data, or other activities requiring ethical approval must comply with applicable research ethics requirements.