Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

1. Manuscript Structure: Articles must consist of the Title, Author Name(s), Affiliations, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Methodology, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and Bibliography.
2. Language: Manuscripts must be written in proper English or Indonesian.
3. Scope & Global Relevance: Articles may be based on conceptual frameworks or empirical research findings. Submissions should address issues of international/global concern. Issues addressing local contexts must demonstrate significance for broader regional, global, and collective academic interests.
4. Core Content Breakdown: A research manuscript should clearly incorporate:
   • Introduction: Clear definition of research problem, research questions, research objectives, and underlying theoretical framework.
   • Methodology: Detailed research design, data collection methods, and analytical techniques.
   • Findings & Discussion: Presentation of findings supported by empirical data and comprehensive theoretical interpretation.
   • Conclusions & Recommendations: Core summary of findings along with practical or academic recommendations.
5. Originality & Anti-Plagiarism: Articles must be original manuscripts and completely free from plagiarism. Submissions must be pre-checked using Turnitin, Plagiarism Checker X, or equivalent applications (Maximum similarity index threshold is 25%).
6. Article Length: Submissions must be above 4,000 to 5,000 words with standardized margins and paper sizing as provided in the official template.
7. Peer-Review Process: All manuscripts will be reviewed by qualified academic reviewers in the respective field. This evaluation process typically spans several weeks to months.
8. Formatting & Styling: Manuscripts will be copyedited and styled prior to publication. Authors must strictly adhere to the internal style of Dharmawangsa: International Journal of The Social Sciences, Education and Humanities.
9. Author Conduct & Responsibilities: Authors must be willing to respond to questions and revision requests from reviewers in a constructive manner. The Editorial Board appreciates patience and persistence while manuscripts undergo review and editing.
10. Citation & Reference Management: Citations and references must strictly follow the American Psychological Association (APA) format. References should be derived from primary sources (books and articles from accredited national or reputable international journals). Authors are required to manage references using Mendeley.
11. Publication Timeline: The process from initial submission to final publication typically spans 7 to 10 weeks.