Author Guidelines

Manuscript Types Accepted

Darma Loka Journal accepts submissions in the following formats:

  • Research articles (max. 7,000 words)
  • Policy briefs (max. 3,500 words)

Writing Format

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
  • Typography: Georgia 11pt font, 1.5 line spacing, 3cm margins
  • Citations & references: Latest APA Style
  • Required elements:
    • Title
    • Author name(s)
    • Affiliation(s)
    • Abstract (max. 200 words)
    • Keywords (3-5)

Manuscript Structure

  • Research articles: Introduction, Methods, Results & Discussion, Conclusion, References
  • Policy briefs: Problem Statement, Findings, Recommendations

Submission Requirements

Manuscripts must:

  • Be original and unpublished
  • Not be under consideration elsewhere
  • Be free from plagiarism

Downloads

Complete Guidelines (PDF) Article Template (DOCX)

Copyright Notice

By submitting to Darma Loka Journal, authors affirm that:

  • The manuscript is original, unpublished, and not submitted elsewhere
  • Third-party materials have proper written permissions
  • Articles will be published Open Access under CC BY 4.0 license
  • Copyright remains with authors, while the journal retains publication rights