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  • 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).
  • The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
  • Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  • 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.
  • The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

Manuscript Submission Guidelines – ARKHAS: Journal of Arabic Language Teaching

Language and Format
Manuscripts should be written in Arabic or English (English is preferred). The manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) or Rich Text Format (.rtf), and should not exceed 6,000 words. Use A4 paper size, single-column layout, and adhere to the following font and spacing standards:

  • Arabic text: Traditional Arabic font, size 18, line spacing 1.0

  • English text: Times New Roman, size 12, line spacing 1.15

All manuscripts must present original research and demonstrate a significant contribution to the field of Arabic language teaching.

Manuscript Structure

  1. Title

    • Must be written in both Arabic and English.

    • Should be clear, concise (max. 15 words), and informative, reflecting the formal object, material object, and context of the study.

    • English title: Times New Roman, 14pt, spacing 1.15

    • Arabic title: Traditional Arabic, 20pt, spacing 1.0

  2. Author's Name and Affiliation

    • Full name (without academic titles or honorifics)

    • Include full institutional affiliation and a valid email address

    • For group authorship, provide complete contact details for all contributors

  3. Abstract

    • Required in English and Arabic; Indonesian is optional

    • 150–200 words

    • Must include:

      • Introduction (rationale and literature gap)

      • Aims and Scope

      • Methods (type, location, and data collection/analysis)

      • Results (novelty and core findings)

      • Conclusion (summary of key findings and significance)

  4. Keywords

    • 3 to 6 relevant keywords or key phrases

    • Separated by commas

  5. Introduction
    Should include five structured paragraphs:

    • Background of the Study

    • Literature Review

    • Gap Analysis

    • Rationale of the Study

    • Research Objectives or Hypotheses
      Use APA 6th Edition for in-text citations.

  6. Methods
    Presented in three paragraphs and must explain:

    • The rationale for choosing the research focus

    • The type of study and nature of data

    • Data sources and sampling method

    • Data collection techniques

    • Data analysis procedures and stages

  7. Results and Discussion

    • Results: Describe the phenomenon, influencing factors, and implications

    • Discussion: Consists of five parts:

      1. Summary of findings

      2. Reflection on causes

      3. Interpretation of consequences

      4. Comparison with prior studies

      5. Conceptual, methodological, or policy recommendations

  8. Conclusion
    Should consist of three paragraphs:

    • Key findings aligned with the research focus

    • Conceptual, methodological, or theoretical contributions

    • Study limitations and recommendations for future research

  9. Acknowledgments
    Express gratitude to individuals, institutions, or funding bodies that supported the research.

  10. References

    • Minimum of 30 references

    • Must be relevant, up-to-date (within the last 10 years), and scientifically valid

    • Use APA 7th Edition citation style via Mendeley

    • Include journal articles, books, and reputable online sources

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