Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Manuscripts must be submitted by one of the authors through the journal’s online submission system. Submissions made by individuals outside the author team will not be considered. The submitting author serves as the corresponding author and holds responsibility for the manuscript throughout the submission and peer-review process.

If technical issues occur during the submission process, authors may contact the editorial office via email at: literasi.nusantara4111@gmail.com.

Submission Procedure

Authors who do not yet have an account must complete the registration process before submitting:

  1. Register: Visit the website and create a new account.

  2. Credentials: Complete the form with a unique username and password.

  3. Role: Select Author to submit manuscripts. You may also select Reviewer to contribute to the peer-review process.

  4. Interests: If registering as a reviewer, specify your research areas (e.g., Elementary Education, Arts, or Educational Technology).

  5. Log In: After verification, log in and proceed to the "New Submission" page.

General Requirements for Publication

Manuscripts that do not comply with these guidelines may be returned for revision before entering the review stage.

  • Originality: The paper must be research-based, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • Language: Written in clear, grammatically correct academic English or Indonesian (as per journal policy). Use of proofreading tools is highly encouraged.

  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).

  • Typography: 12-pt Calibri font; single-spaced; A4 paper size.

  • Margins: Top, Left, and Bottom: 3 cm; Right: 2.5 cm.

  • Length: Between 5,000 to 8,000 words (excluding abstract, references, and appendices).

  • Plagiarism: Similarity index must not exceed 25% (verified via Turnitin or similar tools).

Files to Submit

  1. Main Manuscript: Prepared according to the journal template (blinded for review).

  2. Title Page: Includes title, abstract, keywords, full author names, affiliations, and corresponding author's contact.

  3. Similarity Report: A PDF report showing a similarity index $\leq$ 25%.

  4. Supplementary Files (Optional): Datasets, instruments, or high-resolution figures.

Manuscript Structure

Articles should generally include: Title, Author Information, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Literature Review, Method, Findings, Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgements, Funding, Disclosure Statement, and References.

  • Title: Concise and informative (max 20 words). 14-pt Calibri, Bold.

  • Abstract: A single paragraph (max 250 words) covering background, objective, method, findings, and implications.

  • Keywords: 3–5 representative terms, separated by semicolons (;).

  • Introduction: Explains the research context, gap, and objectives.

  • Literature Review: Discusses theoretical frameworks and recent previous studies.

  • Method: Describes design, participants, data collection, and analysis techniques.

  • Findings & Discussion: Presents results followed by an interpretation of their significance relative to existing theories.

  • Conclusion: Summarizes contributions, limitations, and future recommendations.

  • AI Acknowledgement: If AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) were used for language editing, it must be disclosed in the Acknowledgements section.

Citations and References (APA 7th Edition)

Literasi Nusantara follows the APA 7th Edition style. Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software like Mendeley or Zotero. At least 80% of references should be from journal articles published within the last 5 years.

In-Text Citation Examples:

  • Single Author: Smith (2023) or (Smith, 2023).

  • Two Authors: Taylor and Bogdan (1984) or (Taylor & Bogdan, 1984).

  • Three+ Authors: Davies et al. (2011) or (Davies et al., 2011).

Reference List Examples:

  • Journal Article with DOI:

    Adinlou, N. A., & Far, L. M. (2014). The relationship of self-efficacy beliefs and writing strategies. International Journal of Applied Linguistics, 3(4), 221–227. https://doi.org/10.7575/aiac.ijalel.v.3n.4p.221

  • Book:

    Richards, J. C. (2001). Curriculum development in language teaching. Cambridge University Press.

  • Conference Proceeding:

    Aunurrahman et al. (2017). Ideas for 21st century education. Proceedings of the Asian Education Symposium (pp. 297–300). Routledge.

Figures and Tables

  • Tables: Titled above the table; source provided below.

  • Figures: Caption provided above the image; source provided below.

  • Placement: Inserted within the text near the first mention.