Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts that are not under review elsewhere. All submissions must follow the guidelines below:

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Authors are invited to submit original, unpublished manuscripts that are not under review elsewhere. All submissions must follow the guidelines below:

    • Manuscripts submitted to iLEAD must be original, based on research or conceptual frameworks, and written in English or Bahasa Indonesia.

    • Submissions must not have been previously published or currently under review by another journal or publication.

    • Authors must thoroughly proofread their manuscripts before submission.

    • All authors are required to submit a Declaration of Originality Form, which can be downloaded from the journal website and uploaded alongside the manuscript.

    B. WRITING RULES

    1. Length and Formatting

    • Manuscripts should be 4,000–7,000 words in length (excluding references).

    • Use Cambria, font size 11, single-spaced, on A4 paper.

    • Please use the official journal template for detailed formatting requirements.

    2. Structure of the Manuscript

    a. Title

    • Should be clear and informative, not exceeding 14 words.

    • Avoid abbreviations and jargon.

    b. Author Information

    • Include full names, institutional affiliations, and active email addresses.

    • Collaborative works are encouraged, with a maximum of five authors per manuscript.

    • International collaboration (authors from at least two different countries) is highly encouraged.

    c. Abstract

    • Written in both English and Bahasa Indonesia (if applicable).

    • Length: 150–250 words.

    • Should summarize the background, objective, method, key findings, and conclusion.

    • Format: Italicized, Cambria, 10 pt.

    d. Keywords

    • Provide 3–5 keywords, arranged alphabetically and separated by semicolons (;).

    e. Introduction

    • Present the background and rationale of the study.

    • Include relevant literature and identify the research gap.

    • End with the objectives and significance of the study.

    f. Method

    • Describe the research design, participants, instruments, data collection, and data analysis techniques.

    • For conceptual papers, explain the theoretical foundation and methodological approach.

    g. Findings and Discussion

    • Present findings clearly and concisely.

    • Discuss their implications in relation to previous studies.

    • Avoid simply repeating results and minimize excessive citation.

    h. Conclusion

    • Summarize the study’s main findings and address the research objectives.

    • Offer practical implications and recommendations for future research.

    • Do not repeat content from the abstract.

    i. Acknowledgement (optional)

    • Acknowledge contributions or funding support from individuals or institutions not listed as co-authors.

    j. References

    • Use APA 7th Edition citation style.

    • Include a minimum of 15–40 references, with at least 80% from recent journal articles (preferably from the last 10 years).

    • Utilize reference management tools like Mendeley or Zotero.

C. REFERENCES – CITATION STYLE EXAMPLES (APA 7th Edition)

In-text citation example:

(Brown, 2020) or Brown (2020)

Reference list examples:

  • Brown, H. D. (2020). Principles of language learning and teaching (6th ed.). Pearson Education.

  • Liu, M., & Jackson, J. (2018). An exploration of Chinese EFL learners’ unwillingness to communicate and foreign language anxiety. The Modern Language Journal, 92(1), 71–86. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1540-4781.2008.00687.x

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