Author Guidelines.

Everything you need to know about preparing and formatting your manuscript for submission to JBL.

At a Glance

File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
Referencing: APA 7th Edition
Word Count: 7,000–8,500 words
Anonymization: Required for files

Templates & Forms

Ready to submit?

Once your manuscript follows these guidelines, you can start the submission process.

Submit Manuscript

Before You Begin

Please read these guidelines carefully. Manuscripts that do not adhere to these instructions may be returned to the authors without review. JBL maintains a rigorous standard for academic excellence and ethical research.

Double-Blind ReviewJBL employs a double-blind peer review process. Please ensure that your manuscript file (except for the separate Title Page) does not contain any identifying information such as author names, affiliations, or acknowledgments.

Manuscript Structure

Title

Concise and informative, capturing the essence of the study.

Abstract

Structured or unstructured, maximum of 250 words.

Keywords

4 to 6 relevant keywords to facilitate database indexing.

Main Text

Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion.

References

Complete and accurate list following APA 7th Edition style.

Formatting Standards

Font: Times New Roman, 12pt size
Spacing: Double-spaced throughout
Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
Pagination: Bottom right corner
Headings: Clear hierarchical structure

Reference Style

JBL strictly adheres to the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th Edition referencing style. Accuracy in citations and the reference list is the responsibility of the authors.

Journal Article Example

Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume number(issue number), pages.

Book Example

Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work. Publisher.