⁠ ⁠Author Guidelines

1. General Guidelines

  1. Manuscripts submitted to LITERATUR: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra must be original research results or conceptual papers that have not been published or submitted elsewhere.
  2. Manuscripts must be prepared using the official journal template. Authors are strongly advised to download the template and write directly in it.
  3. Manuscripts should be 8–15 pages long, including tables, figures, and references.
  4. The paper size is A4 with margins of 2.54 cm on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right).
  5. The body text is written in Book Antiqua, 12 pt, with 1.15 line spacing. The first line of each paragraph is indented, and double spacing is not permitted anywhere in the manuscript.
  6. The maximum similarity (plagiarism) level is 20%, checked using plagiarism detection software.

2. Manuscript Structure

  1. Front matter: title, author names with ORCID links, affiliations and email addresses, abstract, and keywords.
  2. Main body: Introduction, Research Method, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion.
  3. Back matter: Acknowledgements (if any), Funding (if any), and References.

3. Title and Author Information

  1. The title must be concise, clear, informative, and direct, accurately reflecting the content and core concept of the study. It is written in Arial, 14 pt, single-spaced, left-aligned, with each word capitalized, and must not exceed 15 words.
  2. Author names are written in full without academic titles or abbreviations, in Book Antiqua, 10 pt, bold, left-aligned. Each author’s name is followed by a superscript number and an ORCID link.
  3. Each author’s affiliation, country, and email address are written below the author names in Book Antiqua, 10 pt, left-aligned.
  4. The corresponding author must be clearly identified with name and email address.

4. Abstract and Keywords

  1. The abstract is written in English, in Book Antiqua, 10 pt, single-spaced, justified, and must not exceed 250 words.
  2. The abstract is structured into the following parts: Purpose of the Study (50–60 words), Methodology (50–60 words), Main Findings (70–80 words), Applications of This Study (40–50 words), and Novelty/Originality of This Study (40–50 words).
  3. Keywords must be included, consisting of a maximum of 5 specific words or phrases written in alphabetical order. Keywords must be consistent with the title and abstract and reflect the core concepts of the study.

5. Main Body of the Manuscript

Section headings (INTRODUCTION, RESEARCH METHOD, RESULTS AND DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION) are written in capital letters in Bookman Antiqua, 12 pt, bold, with 1.15 line spacing.

  1. Introduction (about 15–20% of the article): Explains the research background, the position of the study among relevant recent studies, the research gap, the importance of the research question, and the original contribution of the study. It ends with the research objectives. The introduction is written in narrative paragraphs.
  2. Research Method (about 10–15% of the article): Describes the research approach, subjects or objects of the study, data sources, data collection techniques, research instruments, and data analysis techniques. It is written in narrative form, not as a list of points.
  3. Results and Discussion (about 40–60% of the article): Presents the main findings as answers to the research questions, organized under specific thematic subheadings. Findings must be based on original data and interpreted scientifically by relating them to the research objectives, relevant theories, and previous studies, highlighting the novelty and contribution of the research. Quotations from informants or literary texts should be relevant and concise.
  4. Conclusion: Addresses the research objectives and main findings without repeating the results, discussion, or abstract. It may include suggestions for future research.
  5. Acknowledgements and Funding: Acknowledge individuals or institutions that assisted the research (not co-authors) and state any funding sources.

6. Tables, Figures, and Supporting Instruments

  1. Tables, figures, charts, and diagrams must be informative and complementary to the text. They should present data or ideas that clarify the discussion, not repeat what is already explained in the narrative.
  2. Every table and figure must be numbered sequentially and referred to in the text.
  3. Table titles are placed above the table and figure titles below the figure, in Book Antiqua, 10 pt, with one line before and after.
  4. The source of any table or figure taken from other works must be stated below it, for example: (Source: Author name, year).

7. Writing Conventions

  1. Foreign terms and the titles of literary works are written in italics.
  2. Numbers below 10 are spelled out, while numbers 10 and above are written in numerals. Any number at the beginning of a sentence is spelled out.
  3. Direct quotations of more than 40 words are written as a separate indented block without quotation marks.

8. Citations and References

  1. In-text citations and the reference list must follow the APA Style 7th Edition consistently throughout the manuscript.
  2. Authors are required to use a reference management application such as Mendeley or Zotero to produce standard and consistent citations and reference lists.
  3. Every source cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and every entry in the reference list must be cited in the text.
  4. Ratio of primary sources: at least 80% of the references must come from primary sources, namely scholarly journal articles, conference proceedings, and research reports (including theses and dissertations) accessible online.
  5. Currency of references: at least 80% of the references must have been published within the last 10 years.
  6. A permanent link or DOI must be provided for each reference whenever available. Authors should verify each reference against its original source (author names, year, volume, issue, pages, and DOI).
  7. Authors are encouraged to cite relevant articles previously published in LITERATUR: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra.
  8. The reference list is arranged alphabetically, written in Book Antiqua, 11 pt, justified, single-spaced, with a hanging indent.

Example:

Ahmadi, D. M. R. (2018). The use of technology in English language learning: A literature review. International Journal of Research in English Education, 3(2), 115–125. https://doi.org/10.29252/ijree.3.2.115