Manuscript Requirements

To ensure the highest standards of academic publishing, the Dibon Journal of Education (DJE) has established comprehensive manuscript preparation guidelines. These requirements are designed to maintain consistency across publications and facilitate efficient peer review. Authors are required to adhere to these specifications precisely. Non-compliant submissions may require revision prior to entering the review process. Please follow these guidelines carefully when preparing your manuscript.

Manuscript Format Guidelines

File Format
- Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX
- Single-spaced
- No space before or after paragraphs
- Paragraph indentation: 0.5 inch (1.27 cm)

Typography
- Main text: Times New Roman, 12point
- Title: Bold, 13 point, centered
- Section headings: Bold, 12 point
- Subsection headings: Italic, 12 point
- Use italics for emphasis

Structure
1. Title Page
- Paper title (bold, 12 point)
- Author names and affiliations (to be added through OJS system)

2. Abstract (150-200 words)
- Single paragraph
- Purpose, methodology, findings, implications
- No citations

3. Keywords
- 5-7 words/phrases
- Alphabetically ordered
- Separated by semicolons

4. Main Sections (numbered and capitalized)
1. INTRODUCTION
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
3. METHODOLOGY
- Clearly state research approach (qualitative/quantitative)
- Provide methodological references
- Detail data collection and analysis procedures
4. RESULTS
5. DISCUSSION
6. IMPLICATIONS OF THE STUDY
7. CONCLUSION
8. LIMITATIONS
9. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
10. CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT

5. References
- APA 7th Edition format
- 12-point font
- Hanging indent (0.5 inch)
- Include DOIs where available

Tables and Figures
- Numbered consecutively
- Title below tables (9 point)
- Caption below figures (9 point)
- Referenced in text as "Table 1" or "Figure 1"

Citations
- APA 7th Edition format.
- Chronological order for multiple citation

Language
- British English
- Use italics for foreign terms
- Define abbreviations at first use

Page Setup
- Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) all sides
- Page numbers: bottom center
- Header: Running title (shortened title)

Authors must follow these guidelines precisely. Manuscripts not conforming to these requirements will be returned for revision before peer review.