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.
Copyright Notice
Upon acceptance, copyright is transferred to MEBJ under the journal publishing agreement;
however, authors retain rights for personal use, and institutional use.
Open Access
All published articles are freely accessible.
