Author Guidelines

Before submitting a manuscript to Jurnal Dekonstruksi, authors are encouraged to read this guideline thoroughly and ensure their manuscript is prepared according to the journal’s format and scope. Manuscripts not following the structure or format may be returned without review.

Make sure to read all the guidelines and carefully prepare your manuscript using the provided template before submission. Please note that all manuscripts are subjected to a similarity check upon submission. The manuscript with a similarity score of more than 25% will be automatically rejected.

Manuscript Categories

Authors must choose the most appropriate category upon submission:

Original Research Article: Empirical work based on ethnography, fieldwork, or data-driven analysis of socio-cultural phenomena.
Conceptual Paper: Philosophical or theoretical reflections that develop new insights or critique established frameworks.
Review Article: Comprehensive synthesis of literature on specific anthropological issues (minimum of 50 references).
Case Study: In-depth description and analysis of specific ethnographic events, locations, or interventions.

Language

All manuscripts must be written in Indonesian or English. The journal encourages clear, cohesive, and grammatically accurate writing. Manuscripts with poor grammar may be returned for revision before peer review.

Format and Length

Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Layout: Single-column; standard margins; 1.5 spacing
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt (main text); 14 pt bold (title)
Length: Minimum 2,000 words, excluding references, tables, figures, and appendices
Structure: All manuscripts must follow the IMRAD format: Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion

Manuscript Structure

Each manuscript must include the following elements:

Manuscript Category
Title (Maximum 14 words; use Title Case)
Author Information: Full names, institutional affiliations, email of the corresponding author
Abstract (150–200 words, English only)
Keywords (5–8 words)
Main Body (IMRAD structure)
Acknowledgements (optional)
Funding Information
Declaration of Conflict of Interest
References (MLA Style)
Author Biography (optional)
Appendices (optional)

Authorship

Authorship is limited to those who have made substantial academic contributions. All authors should have:

Participated in the conception, design, or analysis of the research
Been involved in drafting or critically revising the manuscript
Approved the final version for publication
Agreed to be accountable for the content

The corresponding author must provide complete contact information and will be the primary point of communication.

Abstract

The abstract should be structured into:

Background (20%)
Research objective (15%)
Methods (30%)
Findings (25%)
Implication (10%)

Avoid listing detailed statistics. Instead, emphasize the significance and main contribution of the study.

Introduction

Divided into two parts:

Research Background: Present the broader social or cultural issue, its relevance, and the research gap.
State of the Art (Literature Review): Critically review at least 25 recent references, identify theoretical debates, and highlight the novelty of the study.

Methods

The methodology should include:

Type of research and data collection methods (ethnography, interviews, surveys, etc.)
Sampling and field site description
Ethical considerations and analytical approach
If using established methods, provide justification and appropriate citations

Results and Discussion

Integrate results and discussion in one section.
Avoid presenting excessive raw data.
Highlight key findings, compare with past studies and link to theoretical frameworks.
Use tables and figures judiciously (not as images; minimum 300 DPI).

Conclusion

Address the research objectives.
Summarize the significance of findings and their broader implications.
Suggest avenues for future research.

Headings

Main headings: Bold and all caps (e.g., METHODS)
Second-level subheadings: Bold and italic
Third-level subheadings: Italic
Lower levels may use numbering/bullets.

Tables

Use table format (not images).
Provide concise yet descriptive captions.
Refer to each table in the text (e.g., Table 1).
Include footnotes when necessary.

Figures

Figures must be high-resolution (min. 300 DPI).
Provide descriptive captions beneath each figure.
Refer to each figure in the text (e.g., Figure 2).
Do not embed figures as images within the text body.

Acknowledgement

Mention individuals or institutions that supported the research (funding bodies, academic mentors, contributors, etc.).

Funding Information

State all sources of financial support. If no funding was received, please state: “The author(s) received no financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.”