Announcement — Updated Manuscript Template

We are pleased to inform all prospective and returning authors that Alsina : Journal of Arabic Studies has released an updated manuscript template, effective from Volume 8, Number 2 (2026).

What's new
The updated template introduces revised formatting and section structure aligned with APA 7th Edition, including:
- A standardized title, author, and affiliation block
- A clearer Article History and abstract panel (English, Indonesian, and Arabic)
- Updated heading, figure, and table caption styles
- Refined in-text citation and reference list guidance
- A new Declaration of AI Use section

What authors need to do
- All manuscripts submitted from Volume 8, No. 2 (2026) onward must use the new template.
- Download the latest template from the Author Guidelines page before preparing your submission.
- Submissions still using the previous template may be returned for reformatting before review.

Effective date
The new template applies to all submissions received on or after the release of Volume 8, No. 2 (2026), and to the issue itself.

We thank you for your cooperation in helping us maintain consistency and quality across the journal.

Editorial Team
Alsina : Journal of Arabic Studies
email: [email protected] · website: https://journal.walisongo.ac.id/index.php