About the Journal

Focus and Scope

Transdisciplinary Humanities Research on Language, Literature, and Digital Cultures (THREADS) is a national academic journal issued biannually in April and October by the Bachelor's Programme in English at Universitas Kristen Maranatha. THREADS is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that explores the dynamic intersections between English language, literary studies, and emerging digital cultures. Embracing a transdisciplinary approach, the journal provides a platform for scholars, educators, and practitioners to investigate how human expression, communication, and cultural practices evolve across traditional and digital media.

Key focus areas include, but are not limited to:

  1. Language and identity in digital contexts
  2. Literary interpretation in the age of AI and new media
  3. Digital storytelling, multimodality, and transmedia narratives
  4. Cultural studies and virtual communities
  5. The impact of technology on linguistic change, translation, or authorship
  6. Teaching and learning literature and English language in digital environments
  7. Intercultural and cross-linguistic perspectives in the digital age
  8. Collaborative research crossing education technology, cultural studies, and creative industries

The journal welcomes:

  1. Research Articles presenting original empirical or theoretical studies
  2. Review Articles synthesizing developments in one or more focus areas
  3. Methodological Reports detailing new digital tools, corpora, or pedagogical interventions
  4. Practitioner Perspectives reflecting on classroom implementation, community outreach, or media practice

Peer Review Process

To uphold the quality and academic integrity of its publications, each submission undergoes the following review process:

  1. Initial Screening: Editors assess whether the submission adheres to the journal's formatting and writing standards.
  2. Plagiarism Check: If approved during the initial review, manuscripts are checked for originality using Turnitin. The similarity score must not exceed 15%.
  3. Peer Review: Manuscripts that pass the plagiarism check proceed to double-blind peer review by two reviewers—neither the authors nor the reviewers are aware of each other’s identities. Reviewers may be part of the Editorial Board or invited experts.
  4. Timeline: Editorial decisions are generally provided within 8 to 16 weeks of submission. Each reviewer is expected to complete their review within one month.

Publication Schedule

THREADS is published twice a year—in April and October

Open Access Policy

This journal follows an open access model, providing immediate and unrestricted access to all published content. Readers are free to read, download, print, copy, distribute, search, or link to the articles, or use them for any legal purpose, without prior permission from the authors or publisher.

Publication Ethics

THREADS follows strict ethical standards as guided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE). All parties involved—authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher—are expected to maintain integrity and transparency throughout the publishing process.

Responsibilities of the Publisher

As the publisher, Universitas Kristen Maranatha is committed to upholding ethical standards throughout all stages of publication. Editorial decisions are made independently of commercial interests, and the publisher assists in resolving ethical concerns when necessary.

Editorial Responsibilities

  • Decision-making: Editors determine the suitability of articles for publication based on scholarly merit and relevance, taking into account journal policies and legal considerations.
  • Impartiality: Manuscripts are evaluated solely on academic content without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or political beliefs.
  • Confidentiality: Editorial staff must keep all submitted manuscripts confidential and only share them with relevant parties.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Editors must not use unpublished material from a submitted manuscript in their own research without written consent from the author.

Reviewer Responsibilities

  • Contribution: Reviewers aid editors in making editorial decisions and improving the quality of manuscripts through constructive feedback.
  • Timeliness: Reviewers should inform editors if they are unable to complete a review promptly.
  • Confidentiality: Manuscripts must be treated as confidential and not shared.
  • Objectivity: Reviews should be fair, evidence-based, and devoid of personal bias.
  • Acknowledging Sources: Reviewers should identify any uncited sources or similarities with other published works.
  • Conflicts of Interest: Reviewers must avoid evaluating manuscripts where conflicts of interest exist.

Author Responsibilities

  • Accuracy and Integrity: Authors must provide accurate, honest accounts of their work, including sufficient detail for replication.
  • Data Retention: Authors may be asked to provide raw data and should retain it for a reasonable time post-publication.
  • Originality: Submitted works must be original and properly cite or quote all sources.
  • Avoiding Redundancy: Authors should not submit the same research to more than one journal simultaneously.
  • Authorship: Only those who contributed significantly to the research should be listed as authors.
  • Ethical Compliance: If the research involves hazardous procedures, human or animal subjects, this must be clearly disclosed.
  • Conflict Disclosure: Authors must disclose all financial or personal conflicts of interest.
  • Corrections: Authors must promptly notify the journal of any significant errors and work with the editor to correct them.

 

Complaints and Appeals

The journal has a structured procedure for addressing complaints about the editorial process, unethical behavior, or peer-review manipulation. Complaints are handled transparently and in accordance with COPE guidelines.

 

Post-Publication Discussions and Corrections

Readers are encouraged to submit feedback, discussions, or correction requests regarding published articles. These should be emailed to the Editor-in-Chief. If deemed valid, the authors may be invited to respond, and the discussion will be facilitated accordingly.

 

Advertising and Marketing Policy

  • THREADS does not currently accept commercial advertisements for revenue.
  • Any promotional activities related to the journal or publisher will be truthful, respectful, and targeted, ensuring transparency and avoiding misleading claims.

Indexing and Archiving

The journal is indexed in several academic databases and directories, including:

(to be completed)

For long-term preservation, the journal adopts the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS archiving systems and deposits copies with Garuda and Indonesia OneSearch.

Journal License

THREADS uses the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) license. This allows users to:

  • Share: Copy and redistribute the material in any format.
  • Adapt: Remix, transform, and build upon the content for any purpose, including commercial use.

Terms:

  • Proper credit must be given, a link to the license provided, and changes clearly indicated.
  • Any derivative work must be shared under the same license.
  • No legal or technological restrictions can be imposed beyond those of the license.

Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must ensure their submission complies with all of the following requirements. Submissions that do not meet these guidelines may be returned.

  • The manuscript has not been previously published and is not under review by another journal. If it has been submitted elsewhere, a clear explanation is provided in the Comments to the Editor section.
  • The submission file is in one of the following formats: OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect. The file name should be no longer than 50 characters, including spaces.
  • Where applicable, URLs have been included for all references.
  • The manuscript is single-spaced, uses a 12-point font, employs italics instead of underlining (except for URLs), and includes all tables, figures, and illustrations within the text at appropriate points rather than at the end.
  • The text follows the formatting and referencing guidelines provided in the Author Guidelines.
  • To maintain double-blind peer review, author names must not appear in the manuscript file. Author information must be entered only in the metadata fields on the Open Journal System (OJS), as detailed in the Author Guidelines.

Author Guidelines

General Formatting

  • Manuscripts must be written in English, single-spaced, and formatted in two columns.
  • The length of the manuscript should be between 3,500 and 8,000 words.
  • Author names must not appear in the manuscript file. They should be provided in the metadata section of the OJS platform.
  • Authors must complete their profile in OJS, including:
    • Given Name and Family Name (for single-name authors, repeat the same name in both fields),
    • Institutional Affiliation,
    • Full address of the affiliation (Study Program, Department, Faculty/School, University, City, Country, Postal Code).

Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should be organized as follows:

  1. Title
    • Concise and informative, consisting of 8–12 words (excluding articles like a, an, the).
    • Use phrases, not complete sentences, to describe the article content effectively and appeal to academic readers.
  2. Abstract
    • A one-paragraph summary (200–250 words) covering the research objective, methods, findings, and originality.
    • May include implications or recommendations.
    • Must be self-contained: do not include references, figures, tables, or equations.
    • Use clear, concise language.
  3. Keywords
    • Include 3 to 5 keywords, reflecting key concepts from the title, abstract, or main text.
  4. Introduction
    • Explain the background and significance of the study.
    • Review relevant literature (with citations) and clearly state the research objectives.
    • Emphasize the novelty and relevance of the research.
  5. Methods
    • Clearly describe the research design, procedures, and data analysis methods.
    • Ensure the methods are replicable and detailed enough for validation.
  6. Results and Discussion
    • Tables must contain at least two rows and columns, not be screenshots, and should present numerical comparisons.
    • Figures should be of high quality, highlighting trends and patterns (original files must be submitted as supplementary material).
    • Include how data reliability and validity were assured.
    • Results: Present findings objectively using text, tables, and figures. Begin with a textual summary before referring to tables and figures.
    • Discussion: Interpret the findings in the context of previous research and explain their contribution to the existing body of knowledge. Link back to the introduction to show how your research advances understanding.
  7. Conclusions
    • Summarize key findings and implications.
    • Address the research questions and suggest directions for future studies.
  8. Acknowledgments
    • Mention any financial support and acknowledge individuals or institutions that contributed to the research.
  9. References
    • At least 80% of references must be recent (within the last five years) and drawn from primary sources such as journal articles and conference papers.
    • Use APA 7th edition style and manage references using software such as Mendeley or Zotero.
    • All references must be in Roman script (Kanji, Hanzi, and Hangul are not allowed).

Tables and Figures

  • Number all tables and figures consecutively (1, 2, 3, etc.).
  • Table captions go above the table; figure captions go below the figure.
  • Do not use vertical lines in tables.
  • Figures and tables must be of high resolution, not screenshots or print-screened images.

 

Downloadable Resources

  • [Writing Guidelines of THREADS – click here]
  • [Manuscript Template of THREADS – click here]

 

Copyright Notice

Authors agree to the following terms upon publication:

  1. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal first publication rights under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License (CC BY-SA), allowing others to share the work with proper attribution.
  2. Authors may make separate, additional arrangements for non-exclusive distribution (e.g., institutional repository or book), with appropriate acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.
  3. Authors are encouraged to share and post their manuscripts online before and during the submission process to promote visibility and academic engagement.

 

User Rights

All articles are published under Open Access, allowing immediate and permanent free access for readers. The license used is Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA).

 

Privacy Statement

All personal information (e.g., names and email addresses) submitted to this journal will be used solely for the journal's operations and will not be shared with any third parties.