Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

Please ensure that your manuscript is prepared meticulously and in full accordance with the guidelines provided on this page.

 

1.       Manuscript Guidelines

 

Types of Manuscript

This journal publishes original research articles. An original research article presents novel empirical evidence or conceptual analyses that have not been previously published elsewhere. Sufficient details—particularly regarding research methods, presentation of results, and discussion/conclusion—must be provided to enable readers and reviewers to understand, assess, and benefit from the study. Manuscripts should not contain persuasive arguments meant to advocate specific policies or function as decision-making tools for particular audiences. To preserve the integrity of the double-blind review process, authors must avoid any direct or indirect self-identification within the manuscript text, with the exception of the title page (see the subsequent instructions).

 

Language

Manuscripts must be written in clear and appropriate academic English.

 

Article length

Manuscripts are expected to be between 3,000 and 5,000 words in length. The final word count will be determined at the editors’ discretion; however, submissions that fall substantially outside this preferred range may be returned to authors for adjustment before being considered for review. The word limit does not include tables, figures, references, or appendices."

 

Format

Manuscripts should be typed on A4-sized paper, using 12-point Times New Rowman font and 1.5 spacing, with the exception of indented quotations. Files must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. Please see the following journal template.

 

Tables, figures, and pictures

All illustrations must be submitted in high quality. Tables and figures must be embedded in the appropriate places within the manuscript rather than submitted separately. Each table and figure must be numbered sequentially (e.g., Table 1; Figure 1) and provided with an informative title. The original source of each table or figure must be indicated beneath it.

 

Questionnaires and instruments

Manuscripts that draw on survey or experimental research should provide the research tools used—such as questionnaires, interview protocols, or case materials—as appendices.

 

2.       Manuscript Structure

 

Title

The title is typically the first, and at times the only, element readers see; therefore, it should be brief, informative, and accurately convey the main focus of the paper. Titles should use sentence case, be under 16 words in length, and not include abbreviations unless they are widely known to the intended readership.

 

Authors and affiliations

Provide full names of all authors along with institutional affiliations at the time the research was conducted, including city, postal code, and country. If multiple authors contribute, clearly indicate the corresponding author.

 

Abstract

The abstract should succinctly include:

·       Introduction/Main objectives: topic and relevance

·       Background problems: issue examined and research questions

·       Novelty: contribution relative to existing studies

·       Methods: data and methodology overview

·       Findings/Results: key empirical outcomes

·       Conclusion: implications and main take-home message

·       Avoid unnecessary material and speculation.

 

Keywords

Select up to four specific keywords that accurately represent the core content of the paper. These will support indexing and retrieval. Provide keywords directly following the abstract.

 

Introduction

The introduction should clearly articulate the study’s purpose and rationale, outlining gaps, methods, and main findings. It should be nontechnical yet sufficiently informative to explain the paper’s contribution and connection to the literature, especially to the subsequent literature review.

 

Literature Review

This section identifies the research gap to be addressed. Arguments must be coherent, logically connected, and well developed. Priority should be given to up-to-date primary sources from reputable international journals.

 

Method, Data, and Analysis

This section describes the data characteristics, methodological approach, analytical framework, and research procedures. Typical subsections include sampling, data collection, and measurement. Methodological justification and rigor must be demonstrated.

 

Results and Discussion

Results should be reported in sufficient detail to allow readers to understand the analyses performed and to evaluate the conclusions.

 

Conclusion

This section summarizes principal findings, discusses theoretical and practical implications, and may suggest directions for future research. Limitations should be explicitly acknowledged and critically assessed.

 

Relevance and Implications for the Indonesian Context
(Mandatory if non-Indonesian data are used)

Authors should explain how findings are relevant to Indonesia, such as contextual similarities enabling application of results.

 

Acknowledgment

Acknowledge individuals or organizations providing support, including funding. Use a singular heading.

 

References

All cited works must appear in the reference list following APA style (6th edition).

 

3. Citation Guidelines

References must follow APA style. Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley and prioritize recent primary journal sources while avoiding excessive self-citation. Detailed rules for ordering, capitalization, italics, and handling non-English titles follow standard APA conventions.

 

In-text citation guidance is provided for paraphrasing, multiple authors, institutional authors, repeated citations, and direct quotations. Direct quotations should be used sparingly and formatted according to length (short quotations in quotation marks; longer quotations as block text). Footnotes are for supplementary information only and should not replace references.