Author Guidelines

Manuscript Structure
A well-structured manuscript should include the following sections:

• Title
  The title should be clear, concise, and informative, not exceeding 12 words. Avoid abbreviations.

• Author(s) Name(s) and Affiliation(s)
  Author names should be written without academic degrees and placed below the title. Include institutional affiliation and location. For multi-author manuscripts, correspondence will be handled with the corresponding author (usually the first listed). The corresponding author must provide an email address for communication.

• Abstract and Keywords
  Abstracts should be 200–250 words and succinctly summarize the study’s aims, methods, and key results. Include 3–5 keywords.

• Introduction
  The introduction should sequentially present the general background, research questions or hypotheses, and if applicable, a brief literature review. The study’s objectives should be clearly stated at the end.

• Methods
  Describe the research methodology in detail, including analytical techniques, to allow readers to assess the appropriateness, reliability, and validity of the study.

• Results
  Present the research findings clearly and in detail.

• Discussion
  Discuss the implications of the results with supporting data, ensuring the findings address the research questions or hypotheses stated in the introduction.

• Conclusion
  Summarize the key findings and provide suggestions for future research or practical applications. Avoid repeating detailed results; focus on overarching insights.

• References
  Cite all sources referenced in the manuscript. At least 80% of the references should be primary sources published within the last ten years, preferably journal articles. Other references may include theses, books, or relevant publications.

Submission Guidelines
1. Manuscripts must be submitted directly through the journal’s online submission system at https://ojs.unimal.ac.id/index.php/dialektika by registering as an author.

2. Tables and figures must be numbered, titled, and sourced clearly. Use single spacing within tables. All images, tables, charts, and diagrams should be in black and white.

3. References must only include cited sources, arranged alphabetically (A–Z), formatted according to APA style (using Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero).

4. Authors must verify the accuracy of all citations and ensure every referenced work appears in the reference list. Non-cited works listed in references may be removed by editors.

5. Manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review by experts selected by the editor. Authors will have an opportunity to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer and editor feedback. Decisions of acceptance or rejection will be communicated via email.

6. The editorial team reserves the right to correct spelling, grammar, and writing style in accepted manuscripts.

7. Authors are responsible for obtaining permissions related to copyrighted material, software, or other content included in the manuscript and for any legal consequences thereof.

8. Authors of accepted manuscripts will receive a publication proof and five print copies of the journal. Unpublished manuscripts will not be returned.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submitting, authors must ensure:

• The submission is original and not under consideration by another journal (or an explanation is provided).

• The file format is OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect.

• URLs for references are included where applicable.

• The text is single-spaced, uses 12-point font, italics (not underlining) for emphasis except URLs, and all illustrations, figures, and tables are embedded at appropriate points within the text.

• The manuscript adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

• Instructions for blind peer review are followed if applicable.