Author Guidelines

The Editorial Board accepts manuscript submissions under the following terms and conditions:

1. General Requirements

• Originality: Manuscripts must be original works, free from plagiarism, and accompanied by a written statement/declaration of originality from the author(s).
• Scope of Work: Submissions may include empirical research findings (field or desk research), critical reviews, conceptual frameworks, or theoretical applications within the journal's scope.
• Language: Articles must be written in formal English (or Indonesian, depending on journal policy) using an essay format.

2. Page Setup & Typography

• Font & Size: Times New Roman, 12 pt font size.
• Line Spacing: Single-spaced (1.0).
• Paper & Margins: A4 paper size with standard margins (Left: 3.5 cm; Right, Top, and Bottom: 2.5 cm).
• Page Length: Manuscripts should range between 12 to 20 pages, including references, tables, and figures.

3. Manuscript Structure

Submitted manuscripts should be organized in the following order:

• (a) Title: Comprehensive, concise, and clear. Main title typed in BOLD CAPITAL LETTERS (14 pt). Section and subsection headings should be typed in Bold Title Case.
• (b) Author Information: Full name(s) without academic degrees. Below the name, include the full institutional affiliation, complete address, telephone number, and corresponding author's email address.
• (c) Completion Date: Include the date of manuscript completion below the author's address to indicate timeliness.
• (d) Abstract: A concise summary of the manuscript ranging from 100–150 words written as a single paragraph. Abstracts must be provided in both English and Indonesian.
• (e) Keywords: Directly below the abstract, include up to 5 keywords that accurately reflect the core concepts of the research.
• (f) Introduction: Written without a separate sub-heading; contains the research background, problem statement, research objectives, and literature review.
• (g) Main Discussion & Results: Presents and thoroughly analyzes the main subject matter with direct reference to the research objectives.
• (h) Figures, Tables, and Equations: Must be assigned a title, number, and complete description, and must be explicitly cited in the text. Data presented in tables/figures should be analyzed data (avoid oversized tables exceeding 1 page). In-text citations for figures/tables/equations must use explicit numbering (e.g., "as shown in Table 4") rather than vague directional terms (e.g., "below" or "as follows").
• (i) Graphs & Curves: Graphs indicating distinct variables/meanings should use distinct line styles (thick, thin, or dashed). Avoid relying solely on color coding to distinguish data points.
• (j) Conclusion: Summarizes the main findings and theoretical/practical implications of the study.
• (k) References: All cited sources within the text must be listed in the Reference section and vice versa.

4. Reference Style Examples

References must be organized in alphabetical order as shown below:

• Book:

Crystal, D. (2003). English as a Global Language (2nd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

• Book (Local/Regional Example):

Shihab, M. Q. (2000). Tafsir al-Misbah: Pesan, Kesan dan Keserasian al-Qur'an. Jakarta: Lentera Hati.

5. Submission Procedure & Policies

• Submission Methods: Manuscripts should be submitted online via the OJS submission portal (or emailed in Microsoft Word / RTF format to the Editorial Team at pjdm@unm.ac.id).
• Revisions: Authors must agree to make necessary revisions to the manuscript upon receiving feedback from peer reviewers and editors.
• Author Copies: Authors whose manuscripts are accepted and published will receive three (3) complimentary printed copies of the issue.