AUTHOR GUIDELINES
1. Manuscript General Guidelines
The manuscript text's general guidelines are as follows:
a. The manuscript is an original research outcome that has not been published or submitted to any other publication platform.
b. The manuscript is free from any instances of plagiarism. To assess the potential occurrence of plagiarism, kindly utilize the Turnitin tool. The plagiarism level must not exceed 20%. The editorial board will promptly reject any text that shows evidence of plagiarism.
c. The manuscript article writing rules and template can be obtained by downloading them from the homepage of the Diwan: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Arab website. They are accessible in MS Word (*.doc/*.docx) format.
d. The manuscript for the online submission procedure can be found in the Online Submission Guidelines, provided below.
e. The manuscript must have the following components of a scientific article: (1) Title, (2) Abstract and Keywords, (3) Introduction, (4) Method, (5) Result, (6) Discussion, (7) Conclusion, (8) Acknowledgement, (9) Authors’ Contributions, (10) References, and (11) Authors’ Short Biodata. If not, the manuscript will be rejected.
f. The subtitles in the discussion section (Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion) should be written in bold and title case format. The text is aligned to the left without any underlining. Please type the following extended subtitles in bold and italic using the same format and align them to the left.
g. The manuscript may be written in either English or Arabic, using the standard language. The paper's content should consist of a minimum of 4.000 words and a maximum of 6.000 words, which excludes the abstract and references. The manuscript is composed in Cambria font size 12 with single-line spacing. The article is printed on A4 paper measuring 21 x 29 cm, with custom margins of 2.5 cm on the left, right, bottom, and top.
h. Words from unusual or foreign languages are formatted in italics. The indentation of each paragraph is set at 11 mm from the left margin, and there is no spacing between paragraphs. All numbers are expressed using Arabic numerals, except the new sentence.
i. The tables, figures, and other visualization instruments are located within the text group. Each item must be assigned a title and a caption above it, and be sequentially numbered using Latin numerals. The figure or table title should be placed above the item. The attachment must be ensured to have high printability and be positioned precisely in the center between text groups. If the object has larger dimensions, it can be positioned at the center of the page. The table should be devoid of vertical lines, except for horizontal lines, which are permissible only at the vital point.
2. Guidelines for Manuscript Body Text
Title: The title should be informative, concise, and unambiguous. It is incapable of having many interpretations. The issues that will be discussed need to be precisely identified. The initial word is written in uppercase and is symmetrical. The title does not include any unusual abbreviations. The title should be composed of no more than 20 words, using a font size of 14pt, and should be formatted in bold.
Abstract: The Abstract section should be formatted with a font size of 10 pt. The word count for the Abstract should be approximately 150-200 words. If the article is written in Arabic, the abstract should be composed in both Arabic and English. However, if the article is written in English, the abstract must also be written in English. The abstract should be succinctly stated and consist of a problem statement, methodology, scientific discoveries, and implications. The abstract should be confined to a single paragraph. The keywords must consist of a minimum of three words and a maximum of five words. The font used should be with a font size of 10 pt.
Introduction: The objective of this section is to give readers a brief overview of the study and prepare them for the discussion of the methods used in the current investigation. The introduction should succinctly and sequentially provide a comprehensive overview of the subject that the writers are investigating. The text should provide readers with sufficient information to comprehend and contemplate the writers' specific intentions within a broader theoretical framework or a more extensive relevant conversation. Authors should clearly articulate the position of their current research within the broader framework of existing relevant research in the literature review. This serves as the foundation for formulating new research questions. In the scientific article format, references cannot be written down in the same way as in a research report. The brand-new scientific article should include a representation of these findings in the literature review. In addition, it is essential to properly attribute any background material obtained from other sources to accurately determine the uniqueness, innovation, and current level of advancement in the ongoing research. The last section of the introduction should explicitly describe the objective of the article's authoring, along with its fundamental argument or hypothesis.
Method: The Method section provides sufficient details for readers to comprehend the practical steps that were taken. Avoid providing excessively lengthy conceptual explanations regarding the meaning of a specific method, methodology, or research type. Instead, emphasize the description of the methodology used to collect, encode, and analyze the data. This place also allows writers to explain if needed, their selection of a particular theoretical framework for their ongoing study.
Result: The Result sections should be integrated into a single component, aligning with the research questions or objectives. They should be organized using subheadings and follow a logical writing flow. The results should be presented sequentially, beginning with the major finding and followed by supporting results. Additionally, the presentation should include a thorough discussion. Figures, Tables, and other visualizations, if present, should be placed in the same section and should be editable by editors. Ensure that any relevant pictures provided by the writers are of excellent resolution. While the Result and debate sections are combined, it is important to clearly distinguish between the data presented and its connection to the broader debate or applicable theoretical framework.
Discussion: The research section should prioritize the most crucial aspect and allocate it the largest amount of space. The discussion encompasses the interpretation of the research findings that have been delineated. What is the significance of analyzing the data generated in the results section? The author is requested to include a comprehensive and lucid discussion in this crucial section of the paper. The discussion should demonstrate the originality and substantial discoveries of the conducted research. The discussion was conducted through the interpretation of research findings, the integration of these discoveries into the scientific framework, the presentation of new theories or revisions to existing theories, and the explanation of the theoretical and practical significance of these findings. Utilize the most recent research outcomes from respected academic publications to analyze and present the findings of the investigation.
Conclusion: Rather than duplicating any content from the Abstract or Result and Discussion sections, this section articulates the authors' interpretation and significance of the data. It should explicitly address the problem or question posed in the article and contribute to the greater discourse on the theme. It is important to acknowledge the limitations of the current study and provide ideas for further relevant research in this section. This section should refrain from providing any justifications for those specific conclusions, as such should have been included in the Discussion section. By solely examining the Introduction and Conclusions sections, a reader should possess a comprehensive understanding of the researcher's investigation, findings, and contributions, but without knowledge of the precise specifics.
Acknowledgment: Authors may convey their thanks and gratitude for the assistance received in both practical and ethical aspects during the entire process of authoring the article, including data gathering and publication. This applies to both persons and entities, including respondents or funding providers.
References: References in the work should be current, with a maximum age of 10 years and a minimum age of 1 year. There should be a minimum of 30 references, with 80% of them coming from primary sources or respected academic journals that are accessible to everyone. Authors must ensure that the information provided in each reference is both comprehensive and precise. All citations must be included within the text; failure to do so will result in immediate removal of the references. When creating a bibliography, it is recommended to utilize a reference manager tool like Mendeley that follows the APA Style 7th Edition guidelines.
3. The Online Submission Manuscript Guidelines
The submission of the manuscript text must be finished by completing the subsequent steps: To begin, please register as either an author or reviewer by clicking on the "Register" button.
a. Once the registration process is finished, login as an author and proceed to click on the "New Submission" column. The article submission stage has five distinct stages, namely: (1). Start, (2). Upload submission, (3). Enter metadata, (4). Upload Supplementary Files, (5). Confirmation.
b. Select the Journal Section (Full Article) in the "Start" column and mark all the checks.
c. In the "Upload Submission" section, please upload the manuscript files in MS Word format.
d. Complete all author information and affiliation, including the Journal Title, Abstract, and Indexing Keywords, in the "Enter Metadata" section.
e. In the "Upload Supplementary Files" section, please upload the copyright transfer agreement and the originality statement in PDF format. If there are any other supplementary files, please send them as well.
f. In the "Confirmation" column, select "Finish Submission" if all the entered data is accurate. If the author has any difficulties during the submission procedure via the online system, they are advised to contact the editorial team of Diwan: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Arab. They can reach out to the team by sending an email to diwan@uinib.ac.id.
