Author Guidelines

The editor of Borneo Journal of Language and Education (BENJOLE) welcomes article submissions in accordance with the following guidelines:

1. Originality and Submission

  • Articles must be original, not previously published, and not under consideration elsewhere.

  • Authors must attach a written statement confirming the originality of the manuscript and absence of plagiarism.

2. Types of Articles

  • Suitable types include: research reports (laboratory, field, archival), conceptual studies, theoretical applications, and pedagogical analyses in Arabic and English language education.

3. Language and Manuscript Format

  • Manuscripts may be written in English or Arabic.

  • Font: Candara, size 12; Arabic articles may use Traditional Arabic, size 18.

  • Paper size: A4, single-spaced.

  • Word count: 6,000–8,000 words, including references, tables, and figures. Manuscripts exceeding this range will be critically reviewed.

4. Article Structure

Articles should follow an essay format including:

  1. Title – (The title of the article should contain as few words as feasible while still accurately summarizing its substance).

  2. Author(s) – name, affiliation, email.

  3. Abstract – abstract in Candara 12, written in both Indonesian and English, should contain approximately 150–250 words. The abstract must be clear, descriptive, and provide a concise overview of the research problem. It should include the rationale for choosing the topic or its importance, research objectives, research methods, and a summary of the findings. The abstract should conclude with a comment on the significance of the results or a brief conclusion.

  4. Keywords – 3–5 words.

  5. Introduction (5–7 pages) – the introduction must provide the reasons for conducting the study, including social facts, literature review (previous relevant studies), and general theories underlying the research. It should highlight the research gap, hypothesis, and the novelty of the study. At the end of the introduction, the researcher must clearly state the full research objectives. Articles can be written in English or Arabic. The text should use Candara, size 12, with 1.0 line spacing.

  6. Method – the method section must include references. Research procedures should cover the approach, research type, data collection methods, data analysis techniques, and data validity. The research locus (if any), population, and sample must be fully specified.

  7. Findings and Discussion – the findings section presents collected data and the analysis conducted on the data, relevant to the research problem. Results should be clear, concise, objective, and factual, without personal opinions. Include figures, tables, and graphs. Table and figure numbers should follow their appearance order in the text. The discussion section explores the significance of the results. When combined with findings, this section allows for interpretation and explanation of the results’ meaning. The discussion must provide rational and justifiable commentary on the importance of the results. It should explain why the problem is significant, the broader context, and which propositions are confirmed or rejected based on the results.

  8. Conclusion – conclusions should answer the research questions. Suggestions related to the results can be added. Provide a statement showing that the expected outcomes outlined in the "Introduction" are realized in the "Results and Discussion" section, ensuring consistency between chapters. Additionally, include the potential for further development of the research findings and their possible applications in future studies, based on the results and discussion.

  9. References – minimum 30 references.

5. Diacritics and Proper Names

  • Special symbols or diacritics must be accurately reproduced. Provide sample typesetting if needed.

  • Proper names must follow original spelling (e.g., Indonesian names, organizations, and geographical names).

  • Arabic references in footnotes should be left-aligned; in bibliography, Arabic references must be placed at the end.

6. Dates and Numbers

  • Dates in text: 22 March 1996; in footnotes/bibliography: 22-03-1996.

  • Numbers 1–10 spelled out; larger numbers, percentages, and measurements use numerals (e.g., 3 km, 6%).

7. Figures, Tables, and Maps

  • Upload figures and tables as separate files, numbered consecutively (Figure 1, Table 1, etc.) and referenced in the text.

  • Indicate placement in manuscript for accepted articles.

  • Minimum image resolution: 150 dpi for photos, 300 dpi for line drawings. Include captions and sources in the text.

8. References

  • Format: Chicago Manual of Style, 17th Edition (full note).

  • Include only references cited in the manuscript; order alphabetically and chronologically.

  • Recommended to use reference management tools: Mendeley.

Examples:

  • Printed book: Author, A.A. (Year). Title. City: Publisher.

  • Journal article (print): Author, A.A. (Year). Article title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pp.–pp.

  • Journal article (online): Author, A.A. (Year). Article title. Journal Name, Volume(Issue), pp.–pp. DOI or Retrieved from URL.

9. Submission

10. Online Submission Procedure

  1. Register as an author and verify your role.

  2. Log in and select “New Submission”, following five stages:

    • Start: Choose journal section (Full Article) and confirm checklists.

    • Upload Submission: Upload manuscript file.

    • Enter Metadata: Fill in author data, affiliation, title, abstract, and keywords.

    • Upload Supplementary Files: Include additional files (e.g., statement letters, figures).

    • Confirmation: Verify all information and click “Finish Submission.”

  • For assistance, contact the editorial team at borneolanguagedu@gmail.com