Author Guidelines

1. General Submission Requirements

Buletin Dharmas Andalas (BDA) welcomes original research articles that align with the journal’s focus and scope. Submitted manuscripts must:

  • Be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • Follow ethical research and publication standards.
  • Be written in Indonesian or English, using clear and concise academic language.
  • Adhere to the journal’s formatting and citation style as outlined below.

2. Manuscript Structure and Formatting

2.1. Title Page

  • The title must be concise, informative, and reflect the study’s content.
  • Font: Calibri, Size: 15 pt, Max: 12 words.
  • Avoid abbreviations or formulae in the title.

2.2. Author Information

  • List all authors' full names, affiliations, and email addresses.
  • The corresponding author should be clearly indicated.

2.3. Abstract

  • Must be written in English and Indonesian (for Indonesian manuscripts).
  • Font: Calibri, Size: 10 pt, Bold.
  • The abstract should be 150–250 words and provide a brief overview of the study, including:
    • Background
    • Objective
    • Methods
    • Results
    • Conclusion

2.4. Keywords

  • Include 3–5 keywords that accurately represent the study’s content.
  • Separate keywords with commas.
  • Use commonly used academic terms for better indexing.

3. Manuscript Body

  • Use Calibri font, 11 pt, single-column format.
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 2.5 cm (all sides)
  • Paragraph indentation: 1 cm

3.1. Introduction (PENDAHULUAN)

  • Heading: Calibri, Bold, 11 pt
  • Clearly state:
    • The background and significance of the study.
    • The research problem and objectives.
    • Relevant literature review to justify the study.

3.2. Methods (METODE)

  • Describe the study design, data collection, and analysis methods.
  • Ensure reproducibility and transparency in reporting.
  • Ethical approval and consent should be mentioned (if applicable).

3.3. Results (HASIL)

  • Present findings clearly and concisely using text, tables, and figures.
  • Tables and figures should be numbered sequentially and include descriptive titles.
  • Avoid repeating data already shown in tables or figures.

3.4. Discussion (PEMBAHASAN)

  • Interpret findings in the context of existing literature.
  • Highlight novel contributions, limitations, and future research directions.

3.5. Conclusion (KESIMPULAN)

  • Summarize key findings and their implications.
  • Avoid repeating results unnecessarily.

3.6. Acknowledgments (UCAPAN TERIMA KASIH)

  • Recognize funding sources, institutions, and individuals who contributed but do not meet authorship criteria.

4. References (DAFTAR PUSTAKA)

  • Heading: Calibri, Bold, 11 pt
  • Follow APA (American Psychological Association) citation style.
  • At least 80% of references must be primary sources (journal articles).
  • References must be published within the last 5–10 years.
  • Use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote for citation consistency.

4.1. In-Text Citation Examples

  • Single author: (Smith, 2020)
  • Two authors: (Brown & Miller, 2021)
  • Three or more authors: (Johnson et al., 2019)
  • Direct quotation: "Text from source" (Williams, 2022, p. 45).

4.2. Reference List Example

Journal Article

Smith, J. A., & Doe, R. (2020). The impact of agricultural innovation on rural development. Journal of Agricultural Studies, 15(2), 125-140. https://doi.org/xxxx

Book

Miller, P. (2019). Sustainable farming techniques. Oxford University Press.

Conference Paper

Williams, L. (2021). Enhancing food security through smart farming. Proceedings of the International Agricultural Summit, 12, 89-102.

5. Submission Process

6. Ethical Considerations

  • Manuscripts are checked for plagiarism using Turnitin; similarity must not exceed 30%.
  • Any manuscript exceeding this limit will be automatically rejected.
  • Research involving human or animal subjects must have received ethical approval from an accredited institution.

7. Review and Publication

  • All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review.
  • Authors may be asked to revise and resubmit their work based on reviewer feedback.
  • The final decision is made by the Editor-in-Chief.