Author Guidelines for Full Paper Submission
To ensure a smooth publication process for the 72nd TEFLIN International Conference 2026, all presenters must adhere to these revised guidelines, which are aligned with the official Template - Full Paper TEFLIN 2026.docx.
1. General Policy & Publication Outlets
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Default Publication: All submitted full papers will undergo a single-blind peer-review process for inclusion in the official conference proceedings titled: The Proceedings of the 72nd TEFLIN International Conference and the 10th ICEMS 2026.
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Alternative Submission: If you intend to submit your paper to external international or national journals, you must notify the committee upon submission to avoid double publication.
2. Manuscript Preparation & Formatting
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File Type: Manuscripts must be submitted as Microsoft Word files (.doc or .docx).
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Length: Full papers should be between 4,000 to 6,000 words, including references and appendices.
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Template Compliance: Authors must use the formatting styles included in Template - Full Paper TEFLIN 2026.docx to set all paragraph and heading styles.
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Paragraph Indentation:
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Visuals: Figures and tables should be placed close to where they are first cited in the text. Use the specific captions and text boxes provided in the template.
3. Manuscript Structure
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Title: Replace the placeholder at the top of the template with a concise, informative title.
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Author Information: Include author names and affiliations (Department, Institution, City, Country) as formatted in the template. Provide the corresponding author's email.
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Abstract: Provide a single paragraph of 150–250 words.
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Keywords: List 3 to 5 keywords immediately following the abstract.
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Section Headings: Use numbered sections (e.g., 1. Section heading, 1.1 Example subsection heading) as defined in the template styles.
4. References and Citations
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Citation Style: Reference numbers must be placed in square brackets [ ] before punctuation (e.g., [1] or [1–3]).
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Pagination: For embedded citations with page numbers, use the format: [5] (p. 10).
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Reference List: List references individually at the end of the manuscript in their order of appearance in the text.
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DOI: Include the digital object identifier (DOI) for all references where available.
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Formatting: Follow the specific bibliography examples provided in Template - Full Paper TEFLIN 2026.docx (e.g., Author 1, A.B.; Author 2, C.D. Title of the article...).
5. Submission Process & Ethics
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Deadline: Manuscripts must be submitted through the OJS portal no later than 30 June 2026.
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Originality: Work must be original and not currently under consideration elsewhere.
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Plagiarism: All papers will be screened via Turnitin; a similarity index above 20% may result in rejection.