Author Guideline

Daluang Journal of Library and Information Science publishes articles addressing problems and issues in library and information science. This journal provides opportunities for authors to present the results of original research articles, review articles, and best practices in Digital Libraries and Repositories, Documentation Systems, Information and Media Preservation, Information Policy, Information Services, Library and Information Technology, Library Management, Media and Information Literacy, Organization of Information, Scholarly Communication, and Scientometrics. 

Online Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts must be sent online to the online portal of Daluang Journal of Library and Information Science on the page http://journal.walisongo.ac.id/index.php/daluang

Steps for submitting Manuscripts:

  1. Step 1 - Starting the Submission: select the appropriate journal section, check all checklists, then click save & continue.
  2. Step 2 – Uploading the Submission: Please upload the article manuscript file in MS Word in this section. After that, click "Save & Continue.
  3. Step 3 – Submission's Metadata: enter the data of all authors and affiliates. If the author is more than one person, please" click "the author, then fill in the author's data like the first author, and so on. Next, fill in the title, abstract, kAbstract research methods, and bibliography in each of the available columns.
  4. Step 4 – Uploading Supplementary Files: It is permissible to upload supporting files, cover letters, or other documents.
  5. Step 5 – Confirm the Submission: Please" click "Finish Submission to confirm all data is correct.
  • The author will be notified by email (check your spam folder frequently, just in case the emails have ended up there) and will be able to view the manuscript's progress through the review and editorial process by returning to the Active Submissions section of the Author page in this OJS.

General Instructions

  1. The manuscript is an original work (no plagiarism) and has never been published elsewhere.
  2. The manuscript is written in Bahasa Indonesia or English using grammatical rules.
  3. During the review and editing process, the manuscript is not under consideration by another journal, and all authors have approved it and agree to its Submission to this journal.
  4. All manuscripts must be submitted to the Editorial Office using the Open Journal System (OJS) at the following URL address: http://journal.walisongo.ac.id/index.php/daluang/about/submissions#onlineSubmissions. Those with circumstances that prevent online Submission must contact the Editors before Submission to discuss alternative options via email at [email protected].
  5. Manuscripts are formatted according to the writing pattern of the scientific journal. Examples of how to write an article can be found in the Article Template.

Font and Spacing

Manuscripts typed in Times New Roman (12 pt) with 1.15 spacing in Microsoft Word format with a page size A4 (210 x 297 mm). The article ranged from 2,500 to 6,000 words, including pictures, graphs, and tables (if any).

Quotations

Quotations should be integrated into the text, except for those exceeding 3 lines. Separate quotations should be formatted with Left and Right Indent: 1 cm, without quotation marks.

Bullets and Numbering

Divide your article into clearly defined and numbered sections. Subsections should be numbered 1.1 (then 1.1.1, 1.1.2, ...), 1.2, etc. (the Abstracts included in section numbering). Use this numbering also for internal cross-referencing: do not just refer to' the text'. Any subsection may be given a brief heading. Each heading should appear on its own separate line.

Bullet and numbering within the body text are not recommended. All sentences should be typed as descriptive paragraphs.

Tables

Tables are sequentially numbered with the table title and number above the table. Tables should be centered in the column OR on the page. Tables should be followed by a line space. Elements of a table should be single-spaced (9pt). However, double spacing can be used to show data groupings or to separate parts within the table. Table headings should be horizontal in 9pt. Tables are referred to in the text by the table number, e.g., Table 1. Do not show the vertical line in the table. Only a horizontal line should be shown in the table, as well as the table heading.

Example:

No. Research Variable Indicator Data Collection Method
1 Library Service Quality Responsiveness, reliability, accessibility, and user satisfaction Questionnaire and interviews
2 Information Literacy Information searching, source evaluation, and ethical information use Questionnaire and observation
3 Digital Library Utilization Frequency of access, ease of use, and relevance of digital collections Usage statistics and interviews
4 Research Support Access to scholarly resources, reference services, and research assistance Document analysis and interviews

 

Figures and Charts

Figures and charts are sequentially numbered commencing at 1, for example, with the figure/chart title and number below the figure/chart as shown in Figure 1/Chart Detailed recommendations for figures and charts are as follows:

  1. Ensure that figures and charts are clear and legible with typed lettering.
  2. Black-and-white or colored figures and charts are allowed.
  3. If a figure or chart spans two columns, it should be placed at the bottom of a page.

Particular Instructions

  1. Title, provided that: a) the title is the formulation of a brief discussion of content, compact, and clear. May use the title of creative and attract readers (maximum 20 words). b) the title is written in English or Bahasa Indonesia. c) the title is typed in bold, use capital letters for each word, except for conjunctions and prepositions.
  2. Abstract written in English. The Abstract consists of 100-250 words summarizing the article's contents. The Abstract is brief and clear. It should also be structured into four (4) subheadings: purpose, methods, findings, and implications.
  3. Keywords are basic words in the study and can be drawn from the research variables, subject characteristics, and the referenced theory (a minimum of three words or word combinations, written in alphabetical order).
  4. The introduction might include background on the problems, a summary of the state of the art, a gap analysis or novelty statement, the objectives and benefits of the research, the literature review, and a conclusion with the hypothesis (if any).
  5. The method might include the identification of variables, research subjects, research instruments, and methods, as well as data analysis techniques.
  6. Result and Discussion. The result should summarize (scientific) findings rather than provide data in great detail. Please highlight the differences between your results or findings and those reported in previous publications by other researchers. The discussion explains the research results in relation to previous studies, critically analyzes them, and links them to relevant recent literature.
  7. Conclusions and suggestions should be concise, clear, and grounded in the research results and discussion.
  8. The acknowledgment section recognizes those who have contributed to the research, including advisors, financial sponsors, and other supporters, such as proofreaders and typists. A statement regarding the use of AI should also be included in this section.
  9. References are primarily taken from journals published in the last 10 years. It is important to note that in certain cases, the writer may choose to reference an older version of a journal article. This exception applies when the older version contains the main theory or foundational concepts that have not been updated in subsequent publications. It is mandatory to use Mendeley or Zotero as a reference manager. Please ensure that every reference cited in the text is also linked in the reference list. For an explanation of the APA Citation Guide, see https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/examples.