Online Submission
Literasiana : Journal of Library Information Literacy and Education uses an online submission system based on the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. All authors must submit their manuscripts electronically through the journal website. No submissions via email or postal mail will be accepted.
Submission Website
URL: [Masukkan URL OJS jurnal, contoh: https://journal.unwahas.ac.id/literasiana/about/submissions]
A. Registration (New Users)
Before submitting a manuscript, authors who are not yet registered must create an account.
Steps to Register:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Go to the journal website |
| 2 | Click "Register" or "Register New Account" in the top-right corner |
| 3 | Fill in the registration form (username, password, name, email, affiliation, country) |
| 4 | Check your email for a confirmation link |
| 5 | Click the confirmation link to activate your account |
| 6 | Log in with your username and password |
Registration Tips:
| Field | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Username | Use your full name without spaces (e.g., lailazulfa) |
| Use an institutional email (e.g., @unwahas.ac.id) if possible | |
| Affiliation | Write your complete institution name (university, faculty, department) |
| ORCID ID | Highly recommended to add your 16-digit ORCID ID |
B. Submission Process (5 Steps)
After logging in, follow these five steps to submit your manuscript:
Step 1: Start
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Click "New Submission" in the dashboard
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Confirm that your submission meets all requirements:
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Manuscript is original and unpublished
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Manuscript is not under review elsewhere
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Format follows author guidelines
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Similarity index is below 20%
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References use APA 7th style
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Reference manager has been used
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Choose the journal section (e.g., Original Research Article, Literature Review)
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Check the submission checklist
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Read and agree to the copyright notice
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Click "Save and Continue"
Step 2: Upload Submission
| File | Specification |
|---|---|
| Main manuscript | Blind version (author names removed) |
| File format | Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) |
| File size | Maximum 5 MB |
| File naming | Use the format: Title_Manuscript.docx (e.g., Literacy_Education_Manuscript.docx) |
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Click "Upload File"
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Select the manuscript file from your computer
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Choose the file type: "Article Text"
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Click "Continue" and then "Save and Continue"
Step 3: Enter Metadata
Enter the following information:
| Metadata | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Full title of the manuscript (maximum 15 words) |
| Subtitle | If applicable |
| Abstract | Copy and paste the abstract (maximum 250 words) |
| Keywords | 3–5 keywords separated by semicolons (;) |
| Author(s) | Add all authors (name, affiliation, ORCID, email) |
| Corresponding author | Identify the corresponding author |
| References | Not required in this step (included in manuscript file) |
| Funding | If applicable, state the funding source and grant number |
How to Add Multiple Authors:
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After adding the first author, click "Add Author"
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Repeat for each co-author
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Ensure the order of authors is correct
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The corresponding author must be marked with an asterisk (*)
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Click "Save and Continue"
Step 4: Upload Supplementary Files
Upload the following supplementary files:
| File | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Title page | Yes | Contains author names, affiliations, ORCID, email, corresponding author |
| Plagiarism check result | Yes | Screenshot or certificate from Turnitin/Turnitin (similarity <20%) |
| Copyright transfer agreement | Yes | Signed by all authors |
| Conflict of interest disclosure | If applicable | Signed statement |
| Ethics approval letter | If applicable | For human/animal subjects research |
| Figures (high resolution) | If applicable | Separate figure files (300 DPI) |
| Supplementary data | If applicable | Appendices, questionnaires, etc. |
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Click "Upload File" for each supplementary file
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Choose the appropriate file type from the dropdown menu
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Click "Continue" after each upload
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Click "Save and Continue" after all files are uploaded
Step 5: Confirmation
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Review all entered information
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Check the submission summary
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Make corrections if necessary
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Confirm that all co-authors have approved the submission
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Click "Finish Submission"
C. After Submission
Once you complete the submission, you will:
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Receive an email acknowledgment within 24 hours
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Receive a submission ID (e.g., LITERA-2025-001)
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Track your submission status by logging into your account
Submission Status Indicators:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Queue | Manuscript received, waiting for initial screening |
| Checking | Editor is conducting initial screening |
| Review | Manuscript is in peer review |
| Revision Required | Author must revise the manuscript |
| Resubmit for Review | Revised version is being re-reviewed |
| Accepted | Manuscript has been accepted for publication |
| Copyediting | Manuscript is being copyedited |
| Production | Manuscript is being formatted for publication |
| Published | Manuscript has been published online |
D. How to Track Submission Status
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Log in to your account |
| 2 | Click "Submissions" in the user dashboard |
| 3 | View the status column for each submission |
| 4 | Click the submission title for detailed information |
| 5 | View reviewer comments, editor decisions, and revision files |
E. How to Submit a Revised Manuscript
When you receive a "Revision Required" decision:
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Log in to your account |
| 2 | Go to "Submissions" → "Active" |
| 3 | Click the submission title |
| 4 | Click "Upload Revised Version" |
| 5 | Upload the revised manuscript (Word file) |
| 6 | Upload a "Response to Reviewers" letter (explaining how you addressed each comment) |
| 7 | Click "Save and Continue" |
| 8 | Confirm and finish |
Important:
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Submit your revision within the specified deadline (usually 2–4 weeks)
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If you need an extension, email the editor before the deadline
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Failure to submit on time may result in withdrawal of your manuscript
F. Technical Requirements for Online Submission
| Requirement | Specification |
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| Browser | Google Chrome (recommended), Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Edge |
| JavaScript | Must be enabled |
| Cookies | Must be enabled |
| Internet speed | Minimum 1 Mbps |
| File size limit | 5 MB per file (total 20 MB) |
| Accepted file types | .doc, .docx, .pdf (for supplementary files), .jpg, .png (for figures) |
G. Common Submission Problems and Solutions
| Problem | Solution |
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| Cannot log in | Reset your password using the "Forgot Password" link |
| File too large | Compress images or split into multiple files |
| Metadata not saving | Clear browser cache and try again |
| Co-author cannot be added | Contact editor for assistance |
| No confirmation email | Check spam/junk folder; add journal email to contacts |
| System error | Take a screenshot and email the editor |
H. Technical Support
For technical issues with online submission, please contact:
Email: [Masukkan email support teknis]
Please include:
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Your name and affiliation
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Submission ID (if any)
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Screenshot of the error (if applicable)
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Description of the problem