Author Guidelines
Article Template
1. Paper submission
Paper is a result of research or thought (conceptual paper) related to language and literature (not on language teaching). Paper must consist of original, unpublished work not under consideration of publication elsewhere. Paper must be written in English or Arabic language, minimum of 6.000 words and no longer than 8.000 words excluding abstract and references.
2. Paper format
Paper format is (A4), Cambria 11 and space 1 for English, traditional Arabic 14 and space 1 for Arabic in format (*.doc or *.docx).
Body of paper as follows:
a. Introduction elaborates background of study, research problem, purpose, and significance
b. Method;
c. Discussion consists of sub-topic(s); d. Closing consists of the conclusion of study result.
Paper subheading as follows:
First Level : ALL CAPITAL LETTER, BOLD, LEFT JUSTIFY
Second Level : Capital Letter-small letter, Bold, Left Justify
Third Level : Capital Letter-small letter, Bold, Italic, Left Justify
Paper of research result must be consist of (a) Title; (b) Name of author without academic degree; (c) Abstract (maximum 200 words); (d) Key words; (e) Introduction without heading included review of related literature and purpose; (f) Method; (g) Finding and discussion; (h) Closing; (i) References.
Paper of thought result must be consist of (a) Title; (b) Name of author without academic degree; (c) Abstract (maximum 200 words); (d) Key words; (e) Introduction without heading; (f) Content; (h) Closing; and (i) References.
Title
The title is not more than 15 words. If the paper is a resume of thesis, the title of paper may not be as same as thesis title because paper is thesis core.
Author
Name of author is not espoused by academic title. Correspondence address and email must be written under author name. If author is studying, the name of university can be written down. If author more than one person, all of authors’ name must be written include their correspondence address and email.
Abstract and keywords
Abstract is written in English and Indonesian not longer than 200 words included research problem, method, and conclusion. Keywords are not more than five words.
In note
References should be up to date and use in note. Foot note is used to explain certain term, example: (1) Arabic : هدى (2003، ص 16) or (هدى، 2003،ص 16))
(2) English : Littlejohn (2002, p. 19) or (Littlejohn, 2002, p. 19)
(3) Indonesian : Hamid (2014, h. 29) or (Hamid, 2014, h. 29)
References
Literature does not need more books, but it more significant a little book related to topic. The number of reference is at minimum 20, with at least 75 % of primary sources such as journal articles preferably from the current five years publication.
Example of reference writing:
Littlejohn, S. W., & Foss, K. A. (2010). Theories of human communication. Waveland press.
(Last name, initial. (Publication year). Book title. Publisher.)
Thus, reference writing is accord with A.P.A (American Psychological Association) as follows:
1. Reference published periodically
The list of acquired reference put down a period of journal, magazine, newspaper, etc:
Kolubinski, D. C., Marino, C., Nikčević, A. V., & Spada, M. M. (2019). A metacognitive model of self-esteem. Journal of Affective Disorders, 256, 42-53.
2. Reference published not periodically
The list of acquired reference put down a title and sub title of book, report, brochure, manual book, and audiovisual media:
O’Neil, J. M., & Egan, J. (1992). Men’s and woman’s gender role journeys: Metaphor for healing, transition, and transformation. In B. R. Wainrib (Ed.), Gender issues accros the life cycle (pp. 107-123). New York: Springer.
Reference from journal (2 writers):
Klimoski, R., & Palmer, S. (1993). The ADA and the hiring process in organizations. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 45, 10-36.
Reference from journal (more than 5 writers):
Wolchik, S. A., West, S. G., Sandler, I. N., Tein, J., Coatsworth, D., Lengua, L., et al. (2000). An experimental evaluation of theory-based mother and mother-child program for children of divorce. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 68, 843-856.
Note: if the writer more than 6 writers in one reference, use et al.
Reference from journal in newspaper:
Zukerman, M., & Kieffer. S. C. (in press). Race differences in face-ism: does facial prominence imply dominance? Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Reference from journal and newspaper:
Kandel, E. R., & Squire, L. R. (2000, November 10). Neuroscience: Breaking down scienctific barriers to the study of brain and mind. Science, 290, 1113-1120.
Reference from article in newspaper with no writer:
The new health-care lexicon. (1993, August/September). Copy Editor, 4, 1-2.
Reference with no issue and no serial number:
Wolchik, S. A., West, S. G., Sandler, I. N., Tein, J., Coatsworth, D. (2000). An experimental evaluation of theory-based mother and mother-child program for children of divorce. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 58(1, Serial No. 231).
Reference from additional journal:
Wolchik, S. A., West, S. G., Sandler, I. N., Tein, J., Coatsworth, D. (2000). An experimental evaluation of theory-based mother and mother-child program for children of divorce. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 24(Suppl. 2), 4-14
Reference from book:
Beck, C. A. J., & Sales, B. D. (2001). Family mediation: Fact, myths, and future prospects. Washington, DC: American Psychology Association.
Reference from third book and the name of writer by addition of Jr. (Junior):
Mitchell, T. R. & Larson, J. R., Jr. (1987). People in organizations: An introduction to organizational behavior (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Reference from edited book:
Mitchell, T. R. & Larson, J. R. (Eds.). (1987). People in organizations: An introduction to organizational behavior. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Reference from book with no writer and editor:
Merriam-Webster’s collegiate dictionary (10th ed.). (1993). Springfield, MA: Meriam-Webster.
Reference from revised book:
Beck, C. A. J., Sales, B. D. (2001). Family mediation: Fact, myths, and future prospects (Rev. ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychology Association.
Reference from encyclopedia and dictionary:
Sadie, S. (Ed.). (1980). The new Grove dictionary of music and musicians (6th ed., Vols. 1-20). London: Macmillan.
Reference from English translated book:
Laplace, P. S. (1951). A philosophical essay on probabilities (F. W. Truscott & F. L. Emory, Trans.). New York: Dover. (Original work published 1814).
Reference from brochure:
Research and Training Centre on Independent Living. (1993). Guidelines of reporting and
writing about people with disabilities (4th ed.) [brochure]. Lawrance, KS: Author.
Reference from audiovisual media:
Scorsese, M. (Prosedure), & Lonergan, K. (Writer/Director). (2001). You can count on me [Motion picture]. United States: Paramount Pictures.
Reference from recorded voice:
Costa, P. T., Jr. (Speaker). (1988). Personality, continuity, and changes of adult life (Cassette Recording No. 207-433-88A-B). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
More reference examples is here
3. Author Fee (Article Processing Charge - APC)
LiNGUA is an open access international journal is an open access international journal. Readers can read and download any full-text articles for free of charge (fully Open Access).
Starting from the publication Volume 17, No. 1 (June) 2022, author(s) (excluding Member of Editors/Editorial Board) should pay an Article Processing Charge (APC) of IDR 1.000.000,- (USD 75) per article or 35 USD for article colaborating with non-Indonesian author,, once the manuscript is published. An invoice will be sent to the authors whose articles are accepted to be published. The accepted articles will not be published until the APC was paid by author(s). The APC will be used for maintaining the DOI registration and the fulltext PDF articles production cost.