Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

1. General Requirements

TRANS-KATA: Journal of Language, Literature, Culture and Education welcomes original research articles that make a substantive contribution to language and linguistics and related areas within the journal's scope. Submissions may address language and linguistics in relation to literature, culture, education, society, communication, and other interdisciplinary contexts.

Authors are requested to submit manuscripts electronically through the TRANS-KATA online submission system. The corresponding author must confirm that the manuscript is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

Manuscripts that do not comply with the journal's submission requirements may be returned to the authors for correction before entering the editorial review process.

2. Scope of Submissions

TRANS-KATA welcomes research in areas including:

  • Applied Linguistics;

  • Language Education;

  • Translation and Interpreting Studies;

  • Language, Literature, and Literary Studies;

  • Language, Culture, and Intercultural Communication;

  • Multilingualism and Multiculturalism; and

  • Interdisciplinary Language Studies.

Submissions should demonstrate a clear and substantive connection to language or linguistics and should make a meaningful contribution to the relevant scholarly field.

3. Manuscript Structure and Length

Manuscript Length

Research articles should normally be 5,000–7,000 words, excluding the abstract and references.

Review articles should normally be 3,000–5,000 words.

Title

The title should be clear, informative, concise, and accurately reflect the content of the manuscript. The title should preferably not exceed 12 words.

Authors and Affiliations

Provide the full names of all authors, their institutional affiliations, and email addresses. Do not include academic or professional titles. One author should be designated as the corresponding author.

Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should be concise and should not exceed 200 words. It should clearly indicate the research objectives, methods, principal findings, and conclusions or implications, as appropriate.

Manuscripts should include an English abstract. An Indonesian abstract may also be provided where appropriate.

Provide 3–5 keywords or key phrases that accurately represent the content of the manuscript.

Introduction

The Introduction should establish the background and significance of the study, discuss relevant previous research, identify the research problem or gap, and clearly state the objectives or research questions.

Methods

The Methods section should clearly describe the research design, data or participants, sources of data, instruments or materials, analytical procedures, and other methodological information necessary to understand and evaluate the study.

Results and Discussion

The Results should present the findings clearly and systematically. The Discussion should interpret the findings in relation to the research questions, relevant literature, theoretical perspectives, and previous studies.

Authors should clearly explain the originality, significance, and contribution of the study to the relevant field of language and linguistics.

Conclusion

The Conclusion should summarize the principal findings and their significance. Where appropriate, authors may discuss implications, limitations, and recommendations for future research.

References

References should follow APA 7th edition style. Authors are encouraged to use relevant, recent, and primary scholarly sources. Approximately 20–50 references are recommended for research articles, although the appropriate number may vary according to the nature of the study.

4. General Manuscript Format

Manuscripts should:

  • be written in English;

  • use A4 paper size;

  • use Times New Roman, 12-point font;

  • use single-line spacing;

  • use the formatting specified in the official TRANS-KATA manuscript template;

  • follow the heading and subheading styles provided in the manuscript template; and

  • normally remain within the 5,000–7,000 word range for research articles, excluding the abstract and references.

Authors should follow the official TRANS-KATA manuscript template for detailed formatting requirements.

5. Tables and Figures

  • Number tables and figures consecutively using Arabic numerals.

  • Provide a clear and informative title for each table and figure.

  • Place table titles above tables and figure captions below figures.

  • Provide sources or explanatory notes where applicable.

  • Ensure that all tables and figures are referred to in the manuscript text.

  • Tables and figures should be clear, relevant, and necessary for presenting the research findings.

6. Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments may be included for individuals, institutions, funding bodies, or other forms of support that contributed to the research but do not qualify for authorship.

7. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage and Disclosure

TRANS-KATA requires authors to transparently disclose the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the preparation of their manuscripts.

AI tools may include, but are not limited to, tools used for text generation, language editing, translation, data analysis assistance, coding, or image creation.

Authors remain fully responsible for the content, accuracy, originality, and integrity of their manuscripts.

Authors must ensure that:

  • AI tools do not replace the authors' intellectual contribution or responsibility;

  • AI-generated or AI-assisted content is carefully reviewed and verified by the authors;

  • AI tools are not listed as authors; and

  • any substantive use of AI is appropriately disclosed.

Where AI tools have been used, authors should provide a statement identifying:

  • the name of the AI tool(s);

  • the purpose of its use;

  • the extent of its use; and

  • where appropriate, the sections or aspects of the manuscript affected.

Failure to appropriately disclose substantive AI use may result in editorial action, including rejection or post-publication correction or retraction where applicable.

8. In-Text Citations

TRANS-KATA follows APA 7th edition for in-text citations and references.

Use the author's family name and year of publication for citations.

Examples:

  • Hill (2001) suggests that ...

  • The findings indicate that ... (McCain, 1982).

  • Previous studies have identified similar patterns (Wagner, 1976; Rhonda, 2009).

  • Smith et al. (2020) found that ...

Authors should ensure that every work cited in the manuscript appears in the reference list and that every reference listed is cited in the manuscript.

9. References

References should follow APA 7th edition style.

Journal Article

Smith, J. A., Brown, K. L., & Johnson, P. R. (2020). The impact of social media on academic performance. Journal of Educational Psychology, 112(4), 567–580. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000380

Book

Jones, M. T., & Richards, L. P. (2018). Understanding human behavior: A cognitive approach (3rd ed.). Springer.

Conference Paper

Davis, S. L., & Martinez, G. A. (2022). Enhancing student engagement through virtual learning environments. In J. T. Nguyen (Ed.), Proceedings of the International Conference on Educational Innovation (pp. 45–53). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-56789-2_6

Thesis or Dissertation

Chen, H. W. (2019). The effects of bilingualism on cognitive development in children [Master's thesis, University of California, Berkeley]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database.

Internet Source

National Institute of Mental Health. (2021, April 5). Depression: What is depression? https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/

Authors are encouraged to use reference-management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote to ensure consistency in citation and reference formatting.

10. Subject and Author Index

Authors are not required to provide separate subject or author indexes unless specifically requested by the editors.

11. Manuscript Template

Authors should prepare manuscripts using the official TRANS-KATA Manuscript Template available through the journal website.

12. Manuscript Processing Timeline

TRANS-KATA is committed to maintaining a timely and transparent editorial process. The current average processing times are:

  • Initial editorial assessment: approximately 14 days after submission;

  • Peer-review process: approximately 50 days following completion of the initial editorial assessment; and

  • Publication after final acceptance: approximately 3 days, subject to completion of copyediting, proofreading, and production.

Actual processing times may vary depending on reviewer availability, manuscript quality, the extent of revisions required, and the responsiveness of authors and reviewers.

13. Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that:

  • the manuscript falls within the journal's scope;

  • the manuscript is original and is not under consideration elsewhere;

  • the manuscript is written in English;

  • the manuscript follows the required word limit;

  • the manuscript follows APA 7th edition citation and reference style;

  • all tables and figures are appropriately numbered and cited;

  • all authors' names, affiliations, and email addresses are provided;

  • the corresponding author is identified;

  • AI use has been appropriately disclosed, where applicable; and

  • the manuscript follows the official TRANS-KATA template.

Authors are encouraged to carefully review the manuscript and ensure that all submission requirements have been met before completing the online submission process.