Author Guidelines

Manuscript Preparation

Paper Size: A4 (21 × 29.7 cm)
Margins: Top 2.5 cm; Bottom 2.5 cm; Left 2.5 cm; Right 2.5 cm
Layout: Single column, justified alignment
Page Numbering: Bottom center
Typeface: Book Antiqua

Manuscript Structure

Title
Clear, specific, and informative, maximum 20 words.

Author Name(s)
Written without academic title, followed by affiliation(s) and email(s).

Abstract
A concise summary (200–250 words) written in Book Antiqua 10 pt, justified.
The abstract should briefly describe the research objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.

Guidelines:

1. The abstract must be self-contained.
2. Avoid citations. If essential, include only the author’s name and year.
3. Define all abbreviations upon first use.

Keywords
3–7 keywords, separated by commas.

INTRODUCTION
Describe the research background, rationale, theoretical framework, research gap, objectives, and significance.

METHOD
Explain the research design, data collection, participants, instruments, and analytical techniques.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Present findings clearly, supported by data, and interpret them in relation to theories or previous research.

CONCLUSION
Summarize key findings and their implications without repetition from the abstract.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT (if any)
Mention individuals or institutions that provided financial or technical assistance.

REFERENCES
Follow the APA 7th Edition citation style. References must be listed alphabetically and contain at least 20 scholarly sources, with 70% from the last five years.

Tables

1. Submit tables as editable text, not as images.
2. Place each table close to its first mention in the text or at the end of the article.
3. Number tables consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.).
4. Include a concise title above the table.
5. Cite all tables within the text.
6. Use Book Antiqua 11 pt, bold for table headings.

Figures, Graphs, and Artwork

1. Submit figures as separate high-resolution files (minimum 300 dpi).
2. Number figures sequentially (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.).
3. Include captions below each figure.
4. Ensure all figures are referenced in the text.
5. Use Book Antiqua 11 pt, bold for captions.

Reference Style

All references must follow the APA 7th Edition style consistently.

Language

Manuscripts must be written in academic English (American or British, not a mix).
Submissions with poor grammar or unclear phrasing may be rejected at the editorial screening stage.
Authors are encouraged to use professional English editing services prior to submission.

Declaration of Submission

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

1. The manuscript is original and unpublished.
2. It is not under consideration elsewhere.
3. All listed authors have approved submission and publication.
4. If accepted, it will not be published elsewhere in the same form or language without written consent from JEDAL.

All manuscripts are checked for plagiarism using Turnitin, and only those with a similarity score below 20% are considered. 

Authorship and Changes in Authorship

1. All authors must be listed correctly at submission.
2. Addition, removal, or rearrangement of author names is not permitted after submission except with written approval from the editor.
3. Requests for changes must include:
   1. A written explanation by the corresponding author.
   2. Written consent from all authors (including added or removed ones).
4. Requests made after acceptance will not be considered unless in exceptional cases (e.g., illness or death of an author).
5. Unauthorized changes can lead to rejection or article retraction after publication.

Declaration of Generative AI Use

If authors use AI-assisted tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot), they must disclose it transparently.

AI tools:

1. Cannot be listed as authors.
2. Must be used under human supervision.
3. Authors remain fully responsible for verifying accuracy and originality.

Example disclosure:

“The authors used ChatGPT (OpenAI, version 5) to assist in improving the clarity and language of the manuscript under human supervision.”