Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines & Submission Standards

Mudra: Jurnal Seni Budaya (Vol. 40 No. 1, 2025 Onward) — Style Guide & Technical Specifications.

General Manuscript Specifications

• Word Count: 6,000–7,500 words (Introduction through Conclusion, including tables and figures).
• Paper & Font Style: A4 size, Main font: Trebuchet MS (11pt Normal, 1.15 line spacing).
• Language: Clear, academic English (American spelling). Professional editing is highly recommended.
• Citation System: Strictly IEEE Style using Mendeley or Zotero. Footnotes are not recommended.
• Official Template: Download Google Docs Template
• Plagiarism Policy: Maximum 15% overall similarity, with no single source exceeding 3%.

Title, Authorship & Abstract Guidelines

Article Title

Concise, informative, and describing content (14pt, Trebuchet MS, Bold, Capitalize first letter of words). Avoid abbreviations and formulas.

Authors & Affiliations

Author names (11pt Bold), Department, Faculty, University (10pt). Superscript numbers (1,2,3) link authors to affiliations.

Corresponding Author

Indicated with an asterisk (*), including institutional email address for post-publication inquiries.
Abstract (200–250 Words, 10pt)

Must contain 4 mandatory elements: 1) Purpose (clear statement of research objective); 2) Research Methods (design, collection, analysis); 3) Findings (main results without lengthy discussion); 4) Implications (practical/theoretical meaning).

Keywords (3–5 Words)

Lowercase except proper nouns/abbreviations, separated by semicolons (;). Select search engine-optimized terms.

Main Text Structure (IMRaD Format)

1. INTRODUCTION (12pt Bold, Heading 1)

Provides topic context, phenomenon, and background. A thorough literature review is a mandatory prerequisite to identify a clear research gap and establish novelty. Explicitly state research objectives, hypotheses, and the study's social/theoretical impact.

2. METHODS AND THEORY (12pt Bold, Heading 1)

Explains operational steps and theoretical frameworks to ensure transparency, systematic rigor, and replicability. Sub-chapters use Arabic numbering:

  • 2.1. Methods (Italic, Heading 2): Outlines research design (qualitative, quantitative, mixed), sample/participant selection, instruments, procedures, data collection, and analysis techniques.
  • 2.2. Theory (Italic, Heading 2): Presents core theoretical frameworks, operational concepts, and relationship models serving as analytical foundations.
3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION (12pt Bold, Heading 1)

Sub-chapters use numbered subsections (e.g., 3.1. Result, 3.1.1 Sub Result, 3.2. Discussion):

  • Results: Presents findings objectively using raw data, tables, or figures without interpretation.
  • Discussion: Interprets results, compares findings with prior literature, explores theoretical/practical implications, and addresses study limitations.
  • Direct Quotes Format: Indented left 1 cm and right 1 cm, single spaced, 10pt font.
4. CONCLUSION (12pt Bold, Heading 1)

Concise summary of key findings linked directly back to initial research objectives. Highlights scientific contributions, acknowledges limitations, suggests future research avenues, and finishes with a strong takeaway message.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & AI Declaration

Express gratitude to funding sources, research informants, institutions, or colleagues providing technical assistance.

Mandatory AI Declaration: Authors must state if generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) were used. AI usage is restricted strictly to language refinement and structural editing. AI must not be used for data generation, analysis, or scholarly argument development.

REFERENCES (IEEE Style)

  • Minimum Quantity: At least 25 references.
  • Primary Sources: Minimum 80% primary journal articles published within the last 10 years.
  • Reference Manager: Must use Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.
  • Format: IEEE Reference Guide numbered citation system [1].

Tables, Figures & Equations Formatting

Table Presentation

Numbered sequentially (e.g., Table 1. Table Title). Centered title above table (Trebuchet MS, 10pt). Avoid vertical lines and shading. Source must be enclosed in square brackets [Source: ...] below.

 Figure Presentation

High resolution/sharpness. Title placed centered below figure (e.g., Figure 1. Figure Title, 10pt). Must include source citation below in square brackets [Source: Reference [1] or Research Team, 2025].

 Formulas & Units

Equations numbered sequentially with right-aligned numbers in parentheses: E=mc² (1). Variables must be defined immediately below. Always use the International System of Units (SI).
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 Strict Anti-Plagiarism Thresholds

All submissions are screened via automated similarity tools. Manuscripts must not exceed an overall similarity score of 15%, and no single source match may exceed 3% in the main text. Articles exceeding these limits will be returned or rejected immediately.