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Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Authors are required to read and follow these guidelines carefully before submitting a manuscript to Bahterasia: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia. Manuscripts that do not comply with the journal's requirements may be returned to the authors for technical revision before entering the peer-review process.

A. General Requirements

All manuscripts submitted to Bahterasia: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia must meet the following requirements:

  • Language: Manuscripts must be written in Bahasa Indonesia. The language must be clear, grammatically correct, and suitable for academic publication.
  • Length: Manuscripts should be between 10 and 25 pages, including references, tables, and figures. Manuscripts exceeding 25 pages may be considered at the editor's discretion based on their academic quality and contribution.
  • Reference Management: Authors are required to use reference management software such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote to organize citations and references consistently.
  • Citation Style: Citations and references must strictly follow the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th edition.
  • Title and Author Information: The manuscript should begin with the article title, followed by the full names of the authors, institutional affiliations, and the corresponding author's email address. Author names and affiliations must also be entered accurately in the OJS submission metadata.
  • Abstract: Each manuscript must include an abstract of 100–250 words. The abstract should be concise and informative, summarizing the research objectives, methods, main findings, and conclusion. The abstract text should be formatted in italics in accordance with the journal template.
  • Abstract Language: Manuscripts must be written in English.
  • Keywords: Authors must provide relevant keywords that represent the main concepts of the article. Keywords should consist of 3 to 5 words or phrases and be separated by semicolons (;).
  • Submission System: Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's official online submission system at Bahterasia: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia.
  • Article Template: Authors must prepare their manuscripts using the official Bahterasia article template.
  • Copyright Transfer: Authors of accepted manuscripts must complete and submit the required Copyright Transfer Form in accordance with the journal's copyright policy.
  • Editorial Notification: The journal aims to provide an initial editorial screening notification within 30 calendar days of submission. The total review process up to the final decision takes 4 to 8 weeks.
  • Originality: Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal. Authors must comply with the journal's maximum similarity threshold of 20% verified via plagiarism screening tools.

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B. Structure of the Manuscript

Research articles should generally follow the structure below. Authors may adapt this structure where appropriate to the research design and article type (e.g., Original Research, R&D, or Case Study), subject to editorial requirements.

1. Title

The title should be concise, informative, specific, and representative of the article's main topic. It should clearly communicate the subject of the research without unnecessary words or unexplained abbreviations.

2. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should contain 100–250 words and briefly explain the research objectives, methods, main findings, and conclusion. It should be understandable without requiring readers to consult the full article. Provide relevant keywords in Indonesian and English, as applicable, separated by semicolons (;).

3. Introduction

The introduction should present a structured account of the general background, research problem, relevant previous studies, research gap, scientific novelty, and research objectives or hypotheses, where applicable.

The review of previous literature should establish the state of the art and explain how the article contributes to existing knowledge. Rather than presenting an extended standalone literature review section, authors should integrate relevant previous studies into the introduction to demonstrate the novelty and significance of the research in Indonesian language education, literature, or linguistics. The introduction should conclude with a clear statement of the research objectives or questions.

4. Method

The method section should explain how the research problem was addressed. It must be clear, structured, sufficiently detailed, and appropriate to the research objectives. Depending on the research design (Quantitative, Qualitative, or Research and Development/R&D), this section may include:

  • Research design, approach, and implementation models (especially for R&D/product development).
  • Research setting, participants, population, or language data sources (e.g., corpora, literary texts, or discourse materials).
  • Sampling techniques or participant-selection procedures, where applicable.
  • Research instruments and data-collection procedures (e.g., tests, interviews, observation sheets, or textual analysis).
  • Data-analysis techniques.

5. Results

The results section should present the research findings in accordance with the methods described. Findings must be supported by sufficient and relevant data or evidence. Use tables, figures, statistical results, linguistic data excerpts, or literary quotations when appropriate. Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively, clearly titled, and referred to in the text. This section should focus on reporting the findings objectively.

6. Discussion

The discussion should interpret the research findings rather than merely repeat the results. Authors should explain the meaning and significance of the findings, why particular outcomes may have occurred, and how the findings relate to the research questions.

The discussion should:

  • Explain the significance of the main findings.
  • Interpret patterns, relationships, linguistic variations, or literary structures identified in the data.
  • Relate the findings to relevant language learning theories, linguistic frameworks, or literary criticisms and previous studies.
  • Explain similarities or differences between the present findings and those reported by other researchers.
  • Discuss the theoretical, practical, or educational implications of the findings.
  • Identify relevant limitations where appropriate.

Arguments must be supported by evidence and scholarly literature. The discussion must demonstrate critical analysis and explain the contribution of the research to language, literature, and linguistics education.

7. Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the main answers to the research questions, objectives, or hypotheses. It should emphasize the principal scientific findings and their significance rather than repeat the results and discussion verbatim. Where appropriate, authors may include practical implications for teaching/learning practices, study limitations, or suggestions for further research.

8. References

All sources cited in the manuscript must appear in the References section, and every entry in the References section must be cited in the main text. The journal applies the following reference requirements:

  • Each manuscript must contain at least 25 references.
  • At least 80% of the total references should consist of primary scholarly sources, particularly articles published in scientific journals.
  • Priority should be given to relevant scholarly sources published within the five years preceding the manuscript's submission, while seminal works may be included when necessary.

 

C. Citation and Reference Examples (APA 7th Edition)

1. Journal Article

  • Format: Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Title of the Journal, volume(issue), page range. https://doi.org/xxxxx
  • Example: Aztry, A., Winarti, W., Febriyana, M., & Fauziyyah, D. F. (2026). Literasi digital dan peran perempuan dalam membudayakan etika berbahasa. Bahterasia: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia, 7(2), 212–222. doi.org

2. Book

  • Format: Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.
  • Examples:
    • Sudana, U. (2022). Analisis wacana kritis dan pengajarannya. UMSU Press.
    • Hermawan, A., & Hadi, S. (2023). Inovasi pembelajaran bahasa Indonesia kurikulum merdeka. UMSU Press.

3. Translated Book

  • General format: Original Author, A. A. (Year). Title of the translated work (T. Translator, Trans.). Publisher. (Original work published Year)
  • Example: van Dijk, T. A. (2020). Analisis wacana kritis kontemporer (A. ariadi, Trans.). UMSU Press. (Original work published 2015)

4. Conference Proceedings

  • Format: Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of the paper. In Title of the proceedings (pp. xx–xx). Publisher. DOI or URL, if available.
  • Example: Prasetyo, D. B., & Setyoadi, D. A. (2025). Representasi kearifan lokal dalam pembentukan karakter peserta didik. In Proceeding International Seminar of Language and Literature Education (pp. 45–52). UMSU Press.

 

D. Plagiarism and Publication Ethics

Authors must ensure that their manuscripts are original and that all ideas, quotations, data, and materials taken from other sources are properly acknowledged.

Bahterasia: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia applies a maximum similarity threshold of 20%. Manuscripts with similarity scores exceeding 20% may be rejected before peer review. A similarity score of 20% or below does not automatically guarantee acceptance; editors will assess the similarity report and determine whether the matched content is appropriately cited and acceptable.

Authors must not submit the same manuscript simultaneously to another journal. Fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, duplicate publication, and other forms of research misconduct are prohibited and will be handled under the journal's publication ethics policies.

 

E. Authorship and Copyright

All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the research or manuscript and must approve the final version submitted for publication. The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all co-authors agree to the submission and that the author information entered into OJS is accurate.

Authors of accepted manuscripts must complete the journal's required Copyright Transfer Form, where applicable. Copyright and licensing arrangements are governed by the journal's official Copyright Policy.

 

F. Use of Artificial Intelligence

Authors who use generative artificial intelligence or AI-assisted tools in preparing their manuscripts must comply with the journal's AI Policy. Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and ethical compliance of all submitted content. AI tools must not be listed as authors, and substantive AI assistance must be disclosed in accordance with the journal's policy.

 

G. Submission Procedure

Authors should follow these steps when submitting a manuscript:

  1. Register or log in to the journal's OJS platform.
  2. Ensure that the manuscript fits the journal's focus and scope.
  3. Prepare the manuscript using the official article template.
  4. Check the manuscript's length, abstract, keywords, structure, citations, and references.
  5. Ensure that the manuscript file is anonymized for blind peer review, removing author-identifying information from the review file and document properties where possible.
  6. Enter all author names, affiliations, email addresses, title, abstract, and keywords accurately in the OJS metadata fields.
  7. Upload the manuscript and any supplementary files required by the journal.
  8. Confirm that the manuscript is original, is not under consideration elsewhere, and complies with the journal's publication ethics policies.
  9. Complete the submission and monitor its status through OJS.
  10. If the manuscript is accepted, complete the required copyright documentation and follow the editorial team's instructions for final revisions.

 

H. Editorial Process and Notification

Submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening. Manuscripts that meet the basic requirements may proceed to blind peer review. The editorial decision may be acceptance without revision, minor revision, major revision, or rejection.

The journal aims to provide an initial editorial screening notification within 30 calendar days of submission. The total review process up to the final decision takes 4 to 8 weeks. Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication.

 

I. Article Processing Charge

Authors should consult the journal's official Article Processing Charge (APC) Policy for information about submission fees and publication fees. The article publication fee is IDR 250,000.

 

J. Pre-Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should confirm that:

  • The manuscript fits the journal's focus and scope (Indonesian language education, literature, or linguistics).
  • The manuscript is 10–25 pages long, or any excess length has been justified for editorial consideration.
  • The abstract contains 100–250 words and is provided in English.
  • The manuscript follows the official article template.
  • The manuscript contains at least 25 references and follows the journal's reference requirements.
  • References and in-text citations follow APA 7th edition.
  • At least 80% of the references are primary scholarly sources, particularly scientific journal articles published within the last 5 years.
  • The manuscript complies with the journal's similarity threshold (maximum 20%) and plagiarism policy.
  • The manuscript file is prepared for blind peer review (anonymized).
  • All authors have approved the manuscript and the information entered in OJS.
  • Required ethical statements, funding information, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and AI-use disclosures are included where applicable.
  • The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.

Contact Information

For questions regarding manuscript preparation or submission, please contact the editorial team of Bahterasia: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia.

  • Website: https://jurnal.umsu.ac.id/index.php/BAHTERASIA
  • Email: bahterasia@umsu.ac.id

 

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines:

  • The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs or DOIs for the references have been provided.
  • The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which is found in About the Journal.
  • If submitting to a peer-reviewed section of the journal, the instructions in Ensuring a Blind Review have been followed.

 

Copyright Notice

Copyright and License

Copyright

Bahterasia: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia applies the following copyright policy:

  • Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication. The published work is simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0), which allows others to share and adapt the work, provided that appropriate credit is given to the authors and the initial publication in this journal is acknowledged, in accordance with the terms of the license.
  • Authors may enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the published version of their work, such as depositing it in an institutional repository or publishing it in a book, provided that its initial publication in Bahterasia: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia is properly acknowledged.
  • Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online, such as in institutional repositories or on their personal or institutional websites, before and during the submission process. Such practices may promote productive scholarly exchanges and contribute to earlier and greater citation of published work.

License

Bahterasia: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).

This license allows users to:

  • Share — Copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format.
  • Adapt — Remix, transform, and build upon the material for any purpose, including commercial purposes.

These permissions are subject to the following terms:

  • Attribution: Users must give appropriate credit to the original author(s), provide a link to the license, and indicate whether changes have been made. Attribution may be provided in any reasonable manner, but not in a way that suggests the author(s), copyright holder, or journal endorses the user or the use of the material.
  • ShareAlike: If users remix, transform, or build upon the material, they must distribute their contributions under the same license as the original work, namely the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).
  • No Additional Restrictions: Users may not apply legal terms or technological measures that legally restrict others from doing anything the license permits.

 

Open Access Statement

Bahterasia: Jurnal Ilmiah Pendidikan Bahasa dan Sastra Indonesia supports the dissemination of scholarly knowledge through open access. Published articles are made available to readers under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0), enabling the sharing and adaptation of scholarly works while protecting authors' rights through appropriate attribution and the ShareAlike requirement.

 

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

 

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

 

Author Fees

This journal charges the following author fees.

Article Publication: 250.00 (IDR)
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