Manuscript Template

Manuscript Template

Authors must prepare their manuscripts using the official template of Lontara: Journal of Learning, Teaching, and Research. Manuscripts that do not follow the journal template and formatting requirements may be returned to the authors before editorial screening.

Download the Official Manuscript Template

The official manuscript template can be downloaded from this page:

[Download the Lontara Manuscript Template]

After uploading the template file to the journal website, the editorial team should link the text above to the downloadable Microsoft Word document.

General Requirements

1. Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format using a .doc or .docx file.

2. Authors must use the official journal template without changing its main formatting, page size, margins, heading structure, or reference style.

3. Manuscripts may be written in Indonesian or English.

4. An English abstract is required for every manuscript.

5. Authors must ensure that the manuscript has been carefully proofread and is written in clear, accurate, consistent, and academically appropriate language.

6. Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal.

7. All submissions must comply with the journal’s publication ethics, plagiarism, authorship, and generative artificial intelligence policies.

Manuscript Length

The recommended manuscript length is:

Original Research Article: 4,000–7,000 words

Review Article: 5,000–8,000 words

Classroom Action Research: 4,000–7,000 words

Case Study: 4,000–7,000 words

Research and Development Study: 5,000–8,000 words

The word count generally includes the main text, tables, and figure captions but excludes the reference list and appendices.

Page and Text Format

Paper size: A4

Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides

Main font: Times New Roman

Main text size: 11 pt

Line spacing: 1.15

Abstract and references: single spacing

Text alignment: justified

File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

Authors must follow the formatting already provided in the official manuscript template.

Title

The title must:

• clearly represent the main topic of the study;

• be concise, specific, and informative;

• avoid unnecessary abbreviations;

• avoid overly general expressions; and

• normally contain no more than 15–20 words.

The title should use the capitalization and font style specified in the manuscript template.

Author Information

Author names, affiliations, email addresses, and other identifying information must not be included in the anonymized manuscript file submitted for peer review.

Complete author information must be entered separately in the OJS submission metadata.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that:

• names are written correctly;

• institutional affiliations are current and accurate;

• the corresponding author is clearly identified;

• email addresses are active; and

• author order has been approved by all contributors.

Abstract

Every manuscript must include an English abstract of 150–250 words.

The abstract should briefly present:

• the background or research problem;

• the objective of the study;

• the research method;

• the participants, data source, or research setting when relevant;

• the main findings; and

• the principal conclusion or implication.

The abstract must be written as a single paragraph and should not include citations, tables, figures, footnotes, or undefined abbreviations.

Keywords

Authors must provide three to five keywords or key phrases.

Keywords should:

• represent the central concepts of the manuscript;

• be specific and searchable;

• avoid repeating words already used excessively in the title; and

• be separated according to the format provided in the template.

Structure of an Original Research Article

An original research article should generally contain the following sections:

Title

Abstract

Keywords

Introduction

Method

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments, if applicable

Author Contributions

Funding Statement

Conflict of Interest Statement

Data Availability Statement

Ethical Approval Statement, when applicable

References

Results and Discussion may be presented separately or combined when appropriate to the research design and field of study.

Introduction

The Introduction should:

• explain the research background;

• identify the academic or practical problem;

• review relevant previous studies;

• establish the research gap;

• explain the significance or novelty of the study;

• state the research objective; and

• present the research questions or hypotheses when applicable.

The Introduction should not contain an excessively long general description or a separate literature review unless required by the nature of the manuscript.

Method

The Method section should provide sufficient information for readers to understand and evaluate the research process.

It should normally explain:

• the research design or approach;

• the research setting;

• participants, population, sample, or data sources;

• sampling procedures;

• research instruments;

• data collection procedures;

• data analysis techniques;

• validity, reliability, or trustworthiness procedures; and

• ethical approval and informed consent when relevant.

Authors must not invent or omit essential methodological information.

Results

The Results section should present the main findings clearly and objectively.

Authors may use tables, figures, charts, or other visual materials when they improve understanding.

The Results section should:

• follow the research questions or objectives;

• avoid unnecessary repetition between text and tables;

• report statistical results accurately when applicable; and

• distinguish actual findings from interpretation.

Discussion

The Discussion should:

• interpret the main findings;

• connect the findings with the research questions;

• compare the findings with relevant previous studies;

• explain similarities, differences, and possible reasons;

• discuss theoretical and practical implications;

• identify the contribution of the study; and

• acknowledge relevant limitations.

The Discussion should not merely repeat the Results section.

Conclusion

The Conclusion should provide a clear and concise summary of the main findings and their significance.

It should:

• directly respond to the research objective;

• avoid introducing new data;

• explain the main contribution of the study;

• present relevant implications; and

• include recommendations only when supported by the findings.

Structure of a Review Article

A review article should generally include:

Title

Abstract

Keywords

Introduction

Review Method

Results or Thematic Synthesis

Discussion

Implications

Conclusion

Declarations

References

The review method must explain the databases, keywords, selection criteria, search period, screening procedures, and analytical approach when applicable.

Structure of Classroom Action Research

A classroom action research article should generally include:

Title

Abstract

Keywords

Introduction

Method

Results of Each Action Cycle

Discussion

Conclusion

Declarations

References

Authors should explain the planning, action, observation, reflection, participants, instruments, success criteria, and results of each research cycle.

Structure of a Case Study

A case study should generally include:

Title

Abstract

Keywords

Introduction

Case Context

Method

Findings

Discussion

Conclusion

Declarations

References

The case and its selection must be described clearly, while participant confidentiality must be protected.

Structure of a Research and Development Study

A research and development article should generally include:

Title

Abstract

Keywords

Introduction

Method or Development Model

Product Development Results

Expert Validation

Field Testing or Product Evaluation

Discussion

Conclusion

Declarations

References

Authors must explain the development model, stages, participants, validation process, instruments, testing procedures, and product evaluation.

Tables

Tables must:

• be numbered consecutively;

• have a clear and concise title;

• be referred to in the main text;

• present information that is not unnecessarily repeated in the text;

• use editable text rather than images; and

• include a source or note when required.

Table titles and notes must follow the format provided in the journal template.

Figures

Figures, charts, diagrams, photographs, and illustrations must:

• be numbered consecutively;

• have a clear caption;

• be referred to in the main text;

• have sufficient resolution;

• be readable in the published format; and

• include permission and attribution when adapted or reproduced from another source.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to use copyrighted visual materials.

References

The journal uses APA 7th Edition.

Authors must use a reference-management application such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

Original research articles should normally include at least 20 references.

Review articles should normally include at least 30 references.

At least 70% of the references should come from primary scholarly sources, especially peer-reviewed journal articles.

Most references should have been published within the last 10 years. Recent sources from the last five years are strongly encouraged.

Older or classical sources may be used when they are theoretically important and directly relevant.

A DOI must be included for every reference that has one. DOI information should be written in the following format:

https://doi.org/xxxxx

All references cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list, and every source listed in the references must be cited in the manuscript.

Declarations

Authors may be required to include the following statements after the Conclusion:

Author Contributions

Each author’s contribution should be described using the CRediT Contributor Roles Taxonomy where appropriate.

Funding

Authors must identify all financial or material support. When no specific funding was received, authors should state:

This research received no specific grant from any funding agency in the public, commercial, or not-for-profit sectors.

Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any actual or potential conflict of interest. When no conflict exists, authors should state:

The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

Data Availability

Empirical research articles should include a data availability statement.

An example is:

The data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.

When data cannot be made public, authors should explain the ethical, privacy, institutional, or legal reason.

Ethical Approval

Research involving human participants should provide information about ethical approval when required.

Authors should identify the approving institution or committee and the approval number when available.

Informed Consent

Authors must confirm that informed consent was obtained from participants when applicable.

Research involving children or vulnerable participants must comply with additional consent and protection requirements.

Acknowledgments

Individuals or organizations that supported the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship may be acknowledged.

Authors must obtain permission before identifying individuals in the Acknowledgments section.

Anonymization for Double-Blind Review

Before submission, authors must remove all identifying information from the manuscript.

The anonymized manuscript must not contain:

• author names;

• institutional affiliations;

• email addresses;

• ORCID identifiers;

• acknowledgments identifying the authors;

• self-references that reveal author identity;

• file properties containing author names; or

• other information that may reveal the authors’ identity.

Authors may replace identifying information temporarily with phrases such as:

Author information removed for double-blind review.

Final Submission Check

Before submitting the manuscript, authors should confirm that:

• the official manuscript template has been used;

• the manuscript fits the journal’s focus and scope;

• the English abstract contains 150–250 words;

• three to five keywords are provided;

• all author-identifying information has been removed from the review file;

• the manuscript has been proofread;

• APA 7th Edition has been applied;

• reference-management software has been used;

• DOI information has been included where available;

• all tables and figures are numbered and cited;

• ethical approval and informed consent are reported when applicable;

• funding and conflicts of interest are disclosed;

• a data availability statement is provided for empirical research;

• the manuscript has not been submitted to another journal; and

• the manuscript complies with the journal’s publication ethics and plagiarism policies.

Important Notice

Using the official template does not guarantee manuscript acceptance. Every submission is subject to administrative checking, editorial screening, similarity screening, and double-blind peer review.

Manuscripts that do not follow the template may be returned to the authors for correction before the editorial evaluation begins.

For questions regarding the manuscript template, authors may contact:

Lontara: Journal of Learning, Teaching, and Research

Publisher: Malebbi Global Care

Location: Palopo, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Email: jurnallontara@gmail.com

WhatsApp: +62 853-7354-5484