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Author Guidelines

General Writing Guidelines (Al-Badi)

Submission Format: Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word file format, either in .docx or .rtf.

Language: Manuscripts may be written in Arabic or English.

Language Writing Format: Manuscripts written in English should use Garamond font, size 12, with 1.5 spacing, while manuscripts written in Arabic should use Sakkal Majalla font, size 18, with 1.0 spacing.

Paper Size: A4 (210 mm × 297 mm) with margins (top: 2.5 cm, bottom: 2.5 cm, left: 3.0 cm, and right: 3.0 cm).

Manuscript Length: Manuscripts should be written in 10–20 pages or approximately 4.000–8.000 words.

Writing Structure: The manuscript is not recommended to use sub-sections, bullet points, or numbering. All content should be organized in a coherent and integrated paragraph form to ensure a smooth flow of discussion and easy comprehension for readers.

Figures and Tables: Figures must be presented in line with text, with the title placed below the figure. Tables should have titles above, a height of 0.7 cm, and the table name should be in bold.

Originality: Only ORIGINAL manuscripts will be accepted for publication. Articles must not have been previously published or simultaneously submitted for publication elsewhere.

Translation: Articles submitted in Indonesian to Al-Badi’ Journal: Journal of Arabic Language Education and Arabic Language Studies must be written in proper and correct Indonesian language, following accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation, even though they will later be translated.

Plagiarism: Al-Badi’ Journal pays great attention to plagiarism issues. All articles will be thoroughly checked before acceptance for publication. Please ensure that all information taken from other sources is properly cited and that all ideas are written in your own words. Any instance of plagiarism will be immediately returned to the author for correction and may result in the removal of the article from the publication process.

 

Guidelines For Al-Badi’ Journal

  1. The title must be clear, easy to understand, and accurately reflect the content of the article.
  2. The author’s name must be accompanied by the name of the institution and email address, without including academic titles.
  3. Abstract must be written in English. The abstract should be presented in one paragraph of 150–250 words, consisting of the research objective, research method, research findings, and keywords (3–5 words).
  4. Introduction includes the background of the problem, the presentation of the main research topic, the identification of the research gap, and the reasons why the study is important to conduct. The final part of the introduction must clearly state the research objective. It is also important for authors to note that the introduction section should not contain any subheadings.
  5. Research Method explains the design or research approach used, including the population and sample or research subjects that are the focus of the study. Briefly describe the data collection techniques and the instruments used, along with an explanation of their validity and reliability or data trustworthiness. Also, explain the data analysis techniques applied, whether qualitative or quantitative, according to the research objectives and characteristics.
  6. Results and Discussion present the research findings concisely and relevantly to the research objectives, accompanied by explanations that show their meaning and implications in the context of Arabic language education or Arabic language studies. Data may be presented in tables, diagrams, or charts effectively without repetition. The discussion should relate the findings to relevant theories and previous studies, explain the causes of the results obtained, and highlight the research contributions to scientific development. This section may also include research limitations proportionally.
  7. Conclusion focuses on answering the research questions or objectives and explaining the impact of the research results on science and its implementation. The conclusion must align with the findings and discussion, paraphrased into a single paragraph. It should also include recommendations or suggestions for further research.
  8. References All references cited in the article must be listed in the reference section. A minimum of 15 references (13 journal articles and 2 books) is required, consisting of primary sources published within the last 10 years.
  9. Reference and Footnote Writing References must be managed using Zotero in the Chicago Manual of Style 17th Edition (Full Note/Footnote) format. References must appear in both footnotes and the reference list according to CMS format. The first citation should include complete data (author’s name, italicized title, place of publication, publisher, and page number), while subsequent citations should include only the author’s name and page number. If another source intervenes, add a short title and page number. Do not use the terms Ibid., Op. Cit., or Loc. Cit. please see the Al-Badi’ Journal: Journal of Arabic Language Education and Arabic Language Studies Template here.

Notes: The structure of the article and the formatting template are provided to standardize manuscript submission and do not reflect the final printed appearance of your work. The format and design of the final publication are entirely at the discretion of the publisher.

 

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.

  1. 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).
  2. The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect document file format.
  3. Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  4. 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.
  5. The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which is found in About the Journal.
  6. If submitting to a peer-reviewed section of the journal, the instructions in Ensuring a Blind Review have been followed.
 

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