Author Guidelines

Manuscripts must be submitted by one of the authors through the journal’s online submission system (submissions made by individuals who are not part of the author team will not be considered). The submitting author serves as the corresponding author and is responsible for the manuscript throughout the submission and peer-review process.

If technical issues occur during submission, authors may contact the journal editor via email ([email protected]) for assistance.

Submission Procedure

Authors who do not yet have an account must first complete the registration process before submitting a manuscript. The steps are as follows:

  1. Visit the journal website and select Register to create a new account.
  2. Complete the registration form by entering your username and password.
  3. Choose your role in the system by selecting Author (to submit manuscripts). Authors may also select Reviewer if they are willing to participate in the peer-review process.
  4. If registering as a reviewer, provide your reviewing interests, including relevant research areas or methods.
  5. Complete the verification question provided by the system and submit the registration form.

After successfully registering, authors can log in to the system and proceed with submitting their manuscripts through the online submission page.

General Requirements for Publication

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must ensure that their submission meets the journal’s requirements. Manuscripts that do not comply with these guidelines may be returned to the authors for revision.

Authors must confirm the following:

  1. Originality
    The manuscript is a research-based paper and has not been published previously and is not under consideration by another journal.

  2. Language
    The manuscript is written in clear academic English with clear, grammatically correct English and should be checked using proofreading tools or by a language editor if possible.

  3. File Format
    The manuscript is submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx); using 12-pt Calibri font; top, left, and bottom margins are 3 cm and , and right margin is 2.5 cm; single-spaced on A4-sized paper.

  4. Length
    The manuscript is between 5,000 to 8,000 words (EXCLUDING abstract, references, and appendices).

  5. Plagiarism Check
    The similarity index does not exceed 25%.

  6. Author Guidelines
    The manuscript follows the journal’s     Article Template and has been carefully checked by referring to the Author Guidelines.

Files to Submit

Authors must upload the following files during the submission process:

  1. Manuscript File
    The main manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx) and prepared according to the journal template and author guidelines. 

  2. Title Page
    A separate title page should include the title of the manuscript, abstract, keywords, full names of all authors, institutional affiliations, email addresses, and the corresponding author’s contact information.

  3. Similarity Check Report
    Authors are encouraged to upload a plagiarism/similarity report, indicating that the similarity index does not exceed 25%.

  4. Supplementary Files (Optional)
    Supporting materials such as datasets, research instruments, appendices, figures, or tables may be uploaded as supplementary files if needed.

Manuscript Structure

Articles submitted to the journal should generally include the following sections: Title, Author Information, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Method, Findings, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, Funding (if applicable), Disclosure Statement, ORCID, References, and Appendices (if necessary).

  1. Title
    The title should clearly reflect the main idea and novelty of the research. It must be concise, informative, and avoid uncommon abbreviations. The title should be written in 14-pt Calibri, bold, using capital letters only for proper nouns, no more than 20 words.

  2. Author Information
    Provide the full names of all authors without academic titles. Affiliations should include the department, faculty, university, city, and country. The email address of the corresponding author must also be included, as this author will handle communication during the review and publication process.

  3. Abstract
    The abstract should be a single paragraph of no more than 250 words. It should briefly summarize the research background or gap, objective, methodology, main findings, and implications. The abstract should be clear, concise, and avoid unnecessary jargon or uncommon abbreviations.

  4. Keywords
    Provide 3–5 keywords or phrases that represent the main topics of the article. Keywords should be closely related to the study, written in lowercase (except proper nouns), arranged alphabetically, and separated by semicolons (;).

  5. Introduction
    The introduction explains the background of the study, research context, relevant literature, research gap, and research objectives. It should clearly highlight the importance and novelty of the study and present the research problem in paragraph form.

  6. Literature Review
    This section discusses the theoretical framework and previous studies related to the research topic. It should demonstrate current knowledge and highlight the theoretical or methodological contributions relevant to the study. 

  7. Method
    The method section describes the research design, participants or subjects, data sources, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques used in the study.

  8. Findings
    This section presents the results of the data analysis that answer the research questions. Findings should be supported by adequate evidence and summarized clearly, rather than presenting excessive raw data. Differences between the current findings and previous research should also be highlighted.

  9. Discussion
    The discussion interprets the meaning and significance of the findings rather than repeating the results. Authors should relate the findings to existing theories and previous studies, explaining similarities, differences, and their implications.

  10. Conclusion
    The conclusion summarizes the main findings and their significance. It should restate the research purpose, highlight contributions, discuss limitations, and provide recommendations for future research or practice.

  11. Acknowledgements
    This section recognizes individuals or institutions that contributed to the research, such as advisors, proofreaders, or technical assistants. Co-authors should not be acknowledged here.

  12. Acknowledgement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use
    The journal permits limited use of AI tools for purposes such as language editing, grammar checking, or translation. However, AI cannot be listed as an author, and the authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the manuscript. Any use of AI must be clearly stated in the Acknowledgements section.

    Example of AI Acknowledgement:
    The authors used ChatGPT (OpenAI) for language editing and grammar improvement during the preparation of this manuscript. The authors reviewed and edited the output and take full responsibility for the content of the article.

  13. Funding
    Authors should indicate any financial support or funding sources for the research.

  14. Disclosure Statement
    Authors must declare whether there are any potential conflicts of interest related to the publication.

  15. References
    All sources cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and vice versa. References should primarily consist of recent sources (preferably from the last five years), with at least 80% from journal articles. References must follow the APA 7th Edition style, be arranged alphabetically, and formatted in 12-pt Garamond with single spacing and a hanging indent. Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Zotero or Mendeley.

Figures and Tables

Figures and tables should be placed within the text near their first mention.

  1. Figures must include a caption above the image and the source below it.
  2. Tables should be numbered consecutively, with the title placed above the table and the source below it.

Headings

Use a clear heading hierarchy:

  • THIS IS HEADING 1 - MAIN SECTION HEADINGS 
  • This is Heading 2 - Subsection Headings
  • This is Heading 3 - Sub-subsection Headings
  • This is Heading 4. Italicized headings followed by text in the same paragraph.

In-text Citations

All in-text citations and references must follow the APA 7th Edition style.

  1. Single Author
    Richards (2001) states that language curriculum development requires careful planning. Language curriculum planning should be systematic and context-sensitive (Richards, 2001).

  2. Two Authors
    Taylor and Bogdan (1984) explain that qualitative research focuses on understanding social phenomena. Qualitative research emphasizes understanding meaning and context (Taylor & Bogdan, 1984).

  3. Three or More Authors
    Davies et al. (2011) highlight the importance of health information literacy. Needs analysis plays an important role in professional education (Davies et al., 2011).

Reference Examples (APA 7th Edition)

  1. Journal Article with DOI
    Adinlou, N. A., & Far, L. M. (2014). The relationship of self-efficacy beliefs, writing strategies, and the correct use of conjunctions in Iranian EFL learners. International Journal of Applied Linguistics & English Literature, 3(4), 221–227. https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijalel.v.3n.4p.221

  2. Journal Article with URL
    Brecht, H. D. (2012). Learning from online video lectures. Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice, 11, 227–250. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ990981

  3. Book
    Richards, J. C. (2001). Curriculum development in language teaching. Cambridge University Press.

  4. Book Chapter
    Bailey, K. M. (1990). The use of diary studies in teacher education programs. In J. C. Richards & D. Nunan (Eds.), Second language teacher education (pp. 215–226). Cambridge University Press.

  5. Thesis or Dissertation
    Harris, L. (2014). Instructional leadership perceptions and practices of elementary school leaders [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. University of Virginia.

  6. Conference Proceedings
    Aunurrahman, Hamied, F., & Emilia, E. (2017). Realizing a good education in an Indonesian university context. In A. G. Abdullah et al. (Eds.), Ideas for 21st century education: Proceedings of the Asian Education Symposium (pp. 297–300). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315166575