Guidelines for Authors

Submission Requirements

  • The manuscript must be original, meaning it has not been previously published and is not under review elsewhere. Submissions that do not meet these criteria will not be considered for publication.
  • The manuscript must be written in either formal English or Bahasa Indonesia, adhering to the correct linguistic and grammatical standards of the chosen language.
  • Manuscripts must be submitted in .doc or .docx format, ensuring compatibility with our editorial system and ease of processing.
  • The manuscript should be between 5,000 and 8,000 words, including the abstract, tables, figures, and references. Authors are encouraged to keep the word count within this range to ensure clarity and conciseness in their presentation of ideas.

Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should follow the structure outlined below to ensure consistency and clarity:

  • Title: The title should be concise, clear, and no longer than 15 words. It must accurately reflect the content and focus of the article, providing readers with an immediate understanding of the topic discussed.
  • Abstract: The abstract should be between 150 and 250 words and must be written in both English and Bahasa Indonesia. The abstract should summarize the objectives, methods, findings, and conclusions of the article. Additionally, include 3 to 5 keywords that describe the main themes or topics of the article.
  • Introduction: The introduction should provide a detailed background of the research topic, clearly state the problem being addressed, and explain the objectives of the study. Authors should also outline the contribution their article makes to the field of study, highlighting its relevance to the journal’s scope.
  • Literature Review: This section should provide an in-depth review of the existing literature related to the research topic. It should focus on the most recent and relevant sources, offering a critical analysis of prior studies and identifying gaps in the current knowledge that the article aims to address.
  • Methodology: The methodology section must describe in detail the research design, data sources, and analytical techniques used in the study. Authors should explain the rationale for their chosen methods and provide sufficient information for other researchers to replicate the study if desired.
  • Results and Discussion: In this section, authors should present their research findings in a clear and systematic manner. The results should be accompanied by relevant statistical or qualitative analysis, and the discussion should interpret the findings in the context of existing theories and studies. Authors should explain the implications of their results and how they contribute to the understanding of the topic.
  • Conclusion and Recommendations: The conclusion should briefly summarize the key findings of the study and provide suggestions for future research or practical applications. If applicable, authors should offer policy recommendations or other actionable insights based on their research.
  • References: The reference list should follow the APA Style (7th edition). Authors should ensure that the references cited are relevant, current, and credible, with at least 80% of the references being from scholarly journal articles published within the last 10 years.

Formatting Guidelines

  • Margins: Use 3 cm margins on all sides of the document.
  • Line Spacing: The text should be double-spaced (1.5 line spacing), ensuring that there is sufficient space for the reviewers' comments and edits.
  • Font: Use Times New Roman, size 12 pt for the main text. Headings and subheadings should follow the same font and size, with bold for main headings and italics for subheadings.
  • Tables and Figures: All tables and figures should be clearly labeled with appropriate titles and numbers. They should be included within the text, not as separate files, and placed as close to the relevant text as possible. Each table and figure should be discussed in the body of the manuscript.

Plagiarism Policy

  • All submitted manuscripts will undergo a plagiarism check using advanced software. The journal follows a strict policy to ensure originality in all published works.
  • Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 25% will be automatically rejected, regardless of whether the content is self-plagiarism or improper citation.
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring proper citation and attribution for any content that is not their own original work.

Review Process

  • The journal follows a double-blind peer review process, where both the identities of the authors and reviewers are concealed to ensure impartiality and minimize bias.
  • Each manuscript will be reviewed by at least two independent experts in the relevant field. The review process typically takes 4 to 8 weeks, depending on the availability of reviewers and the complexity of the manuscript.
  • Based on the reviewers' comments, the manuscript will either be accepted, rejected, or sent back for revisions. Authors are expected to address all reviewer comments in a comprehensive manner before resubmitting.

Copyright and License

  • Accepted articles will be published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0), allowing others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, with proper attribution.
  • Authors retain copyright over their articles, but they grant the journal the right to publish the article and share it publicly under the aforementioned license.

Publication Fee

  • There is no submission fee for manuscripts.
  • A publication fee of IDR [amount] will be charged only if the article is accepted for publication. This fee covers the costs associated with the editorial process, online hosting, and dissemination of the article.

Submission Process

  • Manuscripts should be submitted via the online submission system at [submission URL].
  • For any inquiries regarding the submission process, please contact the editorial team at [email address].