Author Guidelines
1The manuscript is written in English, including research outcomes, field research, literary research, and articles on Buddhist religious and religious education.
The manuscript is typed using the Microsoft Word program on A4 paper, around 3,000-7,000 words in Book Antiqua, size 12 pts, and single-spaced.
The writing system for research outcomes consists of:
Title
The title should not exceed 14 words; it should be clear, concise, and informative. Abbreviations should be avoided.
Name of the author
The name of the author is written without any academic degree, followed by the name of the author’s institution, located under the title of the article. In the case of a manuscript written by a team, the editor will only contact the main author or the first mentioned. The main author must include his/her correspondence address or email.
Abstract with keywords
The length of the abstract is around 150-250 words, while the limit for keywords is 3-5 words. The abstract must contain at least the aim, methods, and results of the research.
Introduction
The introduction should contain (sequentially) the general background and research question or hypothesis. If there is a literature review, it can be included in this section. The study objective should be written at the end of the introduction.
Methods
The research methods should elaborate on the method utilized in addressing the issues, including the method of analysis. It should contain enough details to allow the reader to evaluate the appropriateness of methods as well as the reliability and validity of findings.
Results
The author should explain the results of the research (what was discovered) in detail.
Discussion
The research result and discussion section contains the results of the research findings and their ensuing discussions. The findings acquired from the conducted research should be written with supplementary support of adequate data. The research results and findings should be able to resolve or provide explanations to the question stated in the introduction.
Conclusion
The concluding statement should contain a summary and suggestions. The summary should exemplify the answers provided to the hypothesis and/or research objectives or acquired findings. The summary should not contain a repetition of research results and discussions; instead, it should contain a summation of research results and findings as expected in the research objective or hypothesis. The suggestions should present matters that will subsequently be conducted about the research’s ensuing concepts.
References
All references cited in the text of the article should be written in the bibliography section. It should include references obtained from primary sources (consisting of scientific journals amounting to 80% of the entire bibliography) that have been published in the last 10 years. The remaining 20% may include research articles or research reports (theses, books, and other relevant publications).
The manuscript is to be submitted directly to the journal submission site by creating a user account as an author.
Tables and figures must have titles and have clear numbers and sources and be typed in single space. The images, tables, charts, or diagrams listed should be in black and white format.
The list of references only contains referred sources, and all referred sources must be mentioned on the list. Reference sources consist of, at the least, 80% literature published in the last ten years. The reference sources include research articles in journals or research reports (including undergraduate theses, master’s theses, dissertations, books, and other relevant publications).
All references mentioned should be written in the reference section using American Psychological Association (APA) style and arranged alphabetically.
Check each referred article for accuracy and make sure every quoted work in the article is written in the References. Works that are not cited but mentioned in References will be omitted by the editor.
Books
Anderson, B. (1983). Imagined Communities. London: Verso.
Book chapter
Smith, F. M., & Jones, W. (2004). The college student. In C. Wood & M. Meyer (Eds.), Cross-cultural education (pp. 75-105). London, Canada: MacMillan.
Journal Article
Lee, K. (2004). Reading and learning strategies: Recommendations for the 21st century. Journal of Developmental Education, 28(2), 2-15.
Journal article with DOI
Kusumaningrum, D. (2016). Interdependence versus truth and justice: Lessons from reconciliation processes in Maluku. Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, 20(1), 15. https://doi.org/10.22146/jsp.17998
Smith, G. (2012). Barthes on Jamie: Myth and the TV revolutionary. Journal of Media Practice, 13, 3-17. https://doi.org/10.1386/jmpr.13.1.3_1
Journal article on the website
Austin, D. (2009). Fatty acids, breastfeeding, and autism spectrum disorder. E-journal of Applied Psychology, 5(1), 49-52. Retrieved from http://ojs/lib.swin.edu.au/
Newspaper article
Fung, M. (2006, December 12). Asthma rates increasing. Winnipeg Free Press, pp. C4.
Newspaper article on the website
Harris, M. (2011, August 16). Grades improve if classes start later, studies find. The Calgary Herald. Retrieved from http://www.calgaryherald.com/
Website
Buzan, T. (2007). Mind maps. Retrieved September 3, 2009, from http://www.buzanworld.com/Mind_Maps.ht
Website document
TransCanada. (2006). Annual report. Retrieved from http://www.transcanada.com/investor/annual_reports/2006/media/pdf/TransCanada_2006_Annual_Report.pdf
Book translation
Mancusa, S., & Viola, A. (2015). Brilliant green: The surprising history and science of plant intelligence (J. Benham, Trans.). Washington, DC: Island Press.
All manuscripts are anonymously reviewed by reviewers appointed by the editor according to their expertise. The author is given a chance to revise the manuscript based on the reviewer’s or the editor’s recommendation/advice. The decision of publication or rejection will be informed through the author’s email address.
The editor has the right to modify and correct the spelling, writing, and grammar of the published manuscript.
Everything related to citing permission or computer software usage in writing the manuscript or any other things related to copyright done by the author, along with all its legal consequences, becomes the author’s full responsibility.
An unpublished manuscript will not be returned to the author.
