Author-Guidelines

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Author Guidelines
  Manuscript preparation requirements, structure, and referencing standards for submissions to JEThAL.
Language : English & Bahasa Indonesia (abstract)
File Format : Microsoft Word (.doc / .docx)
Line Spacing : Single (1.0)
Font : Garamond
Length : 4,500 - 6,500 words (including references)
Abstract : 150 - 250 words, with 3 - 5 keywords
Structure : IMRaD (Introduction, Method, Result, Discussion)
Reference Style : APA 7th Edition (Mendeley / Zotero)

Please prepare your manuscript following the guidelines below before submitting it.

1. General Manuscript Requirements
 

Papers submitted to JEThAL: Journal of Educational Technology and Arabic Learning must conform to the following requirements:

a. The manuscript must be written in Microsoft Word format; other formats such as LaTeX or PDF are not accepted.
b. The article length should range from 4,500 to 6,500 words, including references.
c. The body of the article must follow the IMRaD structure (Introduction, Method, Result, and Discussion).
d. An abstract of 150-250 words must be provided in both English and Bahasa Indonesia, accompanied by 3-5 keywords.
e. All contributing authors must be listed in the correct publication order, with full names exactly as they will appear in print.
f. Each author's affiliation must be written in full (not abbreviated), and all authors' email addresses must be correctly stated.
g. References must be managed using Mendeley or Zotero and follow the APA 7th Edition style.
h. References should comprise approximately 70% journal articles and 30% textbooks, prioritizing literature from the last ten years.
2. Manuscript Structure
 

The body of the article follows the IMRaD structure. All body text uses Garamond with single line spacing.

01
Abstract
Contains the main objectives of the study, the methods used, the research findings, and the conclusions. Written in both English and Bahasa Indonesia using Garamond 10 pt with single line spacing (left indent 2.5 cm, right indent 0 cm), between 150 and 250 words. Keywords (3-5 single or compound terms) should describe the problem under study and the key concepts underlying it, enabling easy searching of the title and abstract.
02
Introduction
Should include five components: (1) an overview of the main research topic; (2) a review of recent literature, citing research from the last ten years relevant to the article; (3) identification of gaps, inconsistencies, or controversies not addressed by previous studies; (4) a clear statement of the problem, objective, research context, and unit of analysis; and (5) an outline of the article structure.
03
Method
Describes the steps taken in the research and justifies why the chosen method is reliable and valid. It should cover the research design, tools, materials, media or instruments, population and sample, data collection techniques, instrument development, and data analysis. Subtitles are written in paragraphs, not as bullet points or numbering. Qualitative research should add the researcher's role, subjects, informants, data collection methods, location, duration, and how results are validated.
04
Result
Findings are presented concisely yet with enough detail to support the conclusions. Tables or figures may be used without repeating the same information, each accompanied by a narrative explanation. Every finding is interpreted using proper academic language. Detailed statistical calculations or hypothesis-testing processes are not presented - only the results - with commentary referring to prior research published in reputable national and international journals.
05
Discussion
Aims to: (1) answer the research questions; (2) show how the findings were obtained; (3) interpret the findings; (4) link them to established knowledge; and (5) propose new theories or modifications by comparing results with previous studies in reputable journals. Interpretation uses empirical logic based on existing theories or prior research, and authors are required to refer to international journals (Scopus) and national journals (Sinta).
06
Conclusion
Summarizes the results and directly answers the research questions, fully aligned with the objectives and problem formulation. If there is more than one conclusion, they are written as numbered paragraphs rather than bullet points. Authors may also add development prospects for the results and directions for further research.
07
Acknowledgment
Optional. Authors must declare all external research funding sources in this section; personal research funding sources do not need to be included.
08
References
Cited using Mendeley or Zotero and formatted in APA 7th Edition style. JEThAL prefers journal articles, research reports, and conference proceedings over textbooks (about 70% journals, 30% books). Authors are encouraged to cite at least one article from a previous issue of this journal. References are listed alphabetically and checked for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
3. Formatting & Components
 
Article Title
Written in English, approximately 16 words, describing the research conducted. Font: Garamond 16 pt with single spacing. The title should be concise, with clear distinctions between hierarchical headings as provided in the article template (an Indonesian-language template is also available).
Author Details
All contributing authors must be listed in the correct publication order. Each author's full name must appear exactly as it will be published (including or excluding middle names or initials), affiliations must be written in full, and all authors' email addresses must be correct.
Abstract Structure
The abstract is written in both English and Bahasa Indonesia following this structure: Purpose, Method, Findings, and Recommendations. The structured abstract length is between 150 and 200 words.
Keywords
Concise and accurate terms describing the main topic of the article, between 3 (three) and 5 (five) words.
Figures
All images (graphics, diagrams, line drawings, screenshots, photos) must be submitted electronically, be of high quality and legible, and numbered sequentially with Arabic numerals. Figures created in MS Word/PowerPoint/Excel must be provided in their original format; figures from other applications must be copied and pasted into the Word template. Photographic images are inserted in the main body at high quality.
Tables
Typed and placed in the main body, positioned as close as possible to their reference point in the text. Use a superscript or asterisk beside the relevant item with the explanation given as a footnote to the table or figure. See the article template for examples.
4. References & Citation
 

JEThAL prefers articles that refer primarily to journal articles, research reports, and conference proceedings rather than textbooks, to demonstrate the novelty of the topic (about 70% journals and 30% textbooks). The use of Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote is recommended, following the Vancouver or APA citation style. Citations are checked for completeness, accuracy, and consistency; authors are encouraged to cite at least one article from a previous issue of this journal, and the reference list is arranged alphabetically.

REFERENCE EXAMPLES (APA 7th)
  • Abbitt, J. T. (2011). An Investigation of the Relationship between Self-Efficacy Beliefs about Technology Integration and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) among Preservice Teachers. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 27(4), 134-143.
  • Adha, M. A., Supriyanto, A., & Timan, A. (2019). Strategi peningkatan mutu lulusan madrasah menggunakan diagram fishbone. Tarbawi: Jurnal Keilmuan Manajemen Pendidikan, 5(01), 11-22.
  • Afif, S. (2010). Manajemen Pembelajaran Full Day School (Studi Kasus di TK Ashabul Kahfi Malang). FIP UNM Malang.
  • Bustami, Y., & Corebima, A. (2017). The Effect of JiRQA Learning Strategy on Critical Thinking Skills of Multiethnic Students in Higher Education, Indonesia. International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), 4(3), 13-22.
  • Duran, M., & Dokme, I. (2016). The effect of the inquiry-based learning approach on student's critical-thinking skills. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 12(12), 2887-2908.
  • Hartini, S., Firdausi, S., Misbah, M., & Sulaeman, N. F. (2018). The Development of Physics Teaching Materials Based on Local Wisdom to Train Saraba Kawa Character. Jurnal Pendidikan IPA Indonesia, 7(2), 130-137.
  • Koehler, M. J., Mishra, P., Kereluik, K., Shin, T. S., & Graham, C. R. (2014). The Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge Framework. In J. M. Spector, M. D. Merrill, J. Elen, & M. J. Bishop (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Educational Communications and Technology (pp. 101-111). Springer New York.
  • Yuan, H., Kunaviktikul, W., Klunklin, A., & Williams, B. A. (2008). Improvement of nursing students' critical thinking skills through problem-based learning in the People's Republic of China: A quasi-experimental study. Nursing & Health Sciences, 10(1), 70-76.