AUTHOR GUIDELINES
1. General Manuscript Requirements
Manuscripts submitted to Diwan: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Arab must comply with the following general requirements:
a. Originality. The manuscript must present original research that has not been previously published and is not currently under review at any other journal or publication platform.
b. Plagiarism. The manuscript must be free from plagiarism. Authors are required to use Turnitin to assess the similarity index before submission. The similarity index must not exceed 20%. Manuscripts found to exhibit plagiarism will be rejected immediately.
c. Template. Authors must follow the Diwan article template, available for download in MS Word (.doc/ .docx) format from the journal website.
d. Online Submission. Manuscripts must be submitted through the online submission system.
e. Article Structure. Manuscripts must include the following components: (1) Title; (2) Abstract and Keywords; (3) Introduction; (4) Method; (5) Results; (6) Discussion; (7) Conclusion; (8) Acknowledgments (if applicable); (9) Authors' Contributions; (10) References; and (11) Authors' Short Biodata.
f. Section Headings. Primary section headings (Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgments, Authors' Contributions, References, and Authors' Short Biodata) must be written in bold, title case, and left-aligned, with no underlining. Subheadings must be written in bold italic, title case, and left-aligned.
g. Length and Formatting. The manuscript body (excluding the abstract and references) should be between 5,000 and 6,000 words. Text must be set in Cambria 12pt with single-line spacing on A4 paper (210 × 297 mm) with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
h. Language and Paragraph Style. Manuscripts must be written in standard academic English. Words from languages other than English must be italicized. Paragraphs are indented 11 mm from the left margin with no inter-paragraph spacing. All numbers are expressed using Arabic numerals, except at the beginning of a sentence.
i. Tables, Figures, and Visualizations. All tables, figures, and other visual elements must be embedded within the body of the text, numbered sequentially using Arabic numerals, and provided with a title placed above the item. Images must be high-resolution, print-ready, and centered on the page. Tables must not contain vertical lines; horizontal rules are permitted only below the header row and at the bottom of the table.
2. Guidelines for Manuscript Sections
a. Title. The title must be informative, concise, and unambiguous. It should clearly identify the article's subject and avoid unnecessary abbreviations. The title must be no more than 25 words, set in 14pt bold, and centered on the page.
b. Abstract. The abstract must be written as a single paragraph of approximately 200–250 words, set in 12pt font. It should concisely state the research problem, methodology, key findings, and scholarly implications. 3–5 keywords must follow the abstract.
c. Introduction. The Introduction should provide readers with a clear, sequential overview of the research topic, situate the study within the relevant literature, and articulate the authors' specific research questions or objectives. The literature review, which forms part of the Introduction, should synthesize prior scholarship into a discursive narrative rather than merely listing sources, and should clearly establish the originality and contribution of the present study. The final paragraph of the Introduction must explicitly state the article's aims and central argument or hypothesis.
d. Method. The Method section should provide sufficient detail to enable readers to understand the procedures employed. Authors should focus on the data collection, coding, and analysis procedures rather than providing extended conceptual definitions of methodological approaches. If a particular theoretical framework guides the study, authors may briefly explain its selection and application here.
e. Results. The Results section should be organized by the research questions or objectives, with appropriate subheadings to guide the reader. Findings should be presented sequentially, beginning with the most significant result and followed by supporting evidence. All figures, tables, and other visualizations must be embedded within this section and must be editable by the editorial team.
f. Discussion. The Discussion section should prioritize the interpretation of the most significant findings and allocate space accordingly. It should address the meaning of the results in relation to the research questions, demonstrate the originality and scholarly significance of the findings, and situate the results within relevant theoretical frameworks. The discussion should also engage with recent research from reputable peer-reviewed journals and, where appropriate, propose new theoretical insights or revisions to existing frameworks.
g. Conclusion. The Conclusion must articulate the authors' interpretation of the findings and their broader scholarly significance, without duplicating material from the Abstract or the Results and Discussion section. It must explicitly address the research problem or question stated in the Introduction. Authors should also acknowledge the study's limitations and identify directions for further research. The Conclusion should not introduce new arguments or justifications; these belong in the Discussion. Taken together, the Introduction and Conclusion should provide the reader with a clear, self-contained account of the research problem, the findings, and the contributions.
h. Acknowledgments. Authors may use this section to acknowledge the assistance received during the research and writing process, including support from individuals, institutions, or funding bodies.
i. Declaration of AI Use. The Declaration of AI Use is required for manuscripts in which AI or AI-assisted tools were employed at any stage of the research or writing process. This declaration must be included as a standalone statement placed immediately before the References section. The declaration must specify: (1) the name of the AI tool used; (2) the specific purpose for which it was used; and (3) a confirmation that all AI-generated content was reviewed, edited, and validated by the authors, who retain full responsibility for the final manuscript. Authors who did not use any AI tools in the preparation of their manuscript are not required to include this declaration. Non-use of AI is already covered by the Statement of Originality submitted during the manuscript submission process.
j. Authors' Contributions. The Authors' Contributions section must clearly specify each author's individual role in the research and writing process. This section promotes transparency in scholarly publication and is required for all submitted manuscripts, regardless of the number of authors. Each author's contribution should be stated in one or two sentences and may include, but is not limited to, the following roles: research conceptualization and design; data collection; data analysis and interpretation; manuscript drafting; critical revision of the manuscript; proofreading; and translation. Contributions must be described concisely in plain prose, listing the author by name followed by their specific role. For sole-authored manuscripts, the author must confirm that they were solely responsible for all aspects of the research and writing.
k. References. All references must be formatted in accordance with APA Style 7th Edition, using a reference management tool such as Mendeley. References should be recent, with sources ideally published within the past ten years. A minimum of 30 references is required, of which at least 80% must be sourced from peer-reviewed journals or primary research publications. All works cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and all items in the reference list must be cited in the text. References not cited in the text will be removed.
l. Authors' Short Biodata. The Authors' Short Biodata section must provide a concise biographical note for each author. Each note should be written in the third person and presented in a single paragraph of no more than three sentences. The biodata must include the following information in the order listed: (1) the author's full name; (2) their current institutional affiliation, including department, faculty, and university; (3) their primary research interests or areas of specialization; and (4) their institutional or professional email address. For student authors, the biodata should state the degree program and level of study (e.g., Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral). For lecturer and researcher authors, their academic position should be stated. If an author is affiliated with a research association or institute in addition to their university, this may also be mentioned.
3. Online Submission Guidelines
Manuscript submission is completed by following the steps below:
a. If you do not have an account, register as an Author by clicking the Register button on the journal website.
b. New Submission. Log in as an Author and click New Submission. The submission process consists of five steps: (1) Start; (2) Upload Submission; (3) Enter Metadata; (4) Upload Supplementary Files; (5) Confirmation.
c. Select the journal section (Article) and confirm all submission requirements.
d. Upload Submission. Upload the manuscript file in MS Word format.
e. Enter Metadata. Complete all required fields, including author information and institutional affiliation, article title, abstract, and indexing keywords.
f. Upload Supplementary Files. Upload the signed Statement of Originality in PDF format. Any additional supplementary files may also be uploaded at this stage.
g. Review all entered information and click Finish Submission to complete the process.
Authors who experience difficulties with the online submission system are advised to contact the Diwan editorial team at diwan@uinib.ac.id.
