Author Guidelines

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check their submission’s compliance with all of the following items; submissions that do not adhere to these guidelines may be returned to the authors.

  1. The submission has not been previously published.
  2. The manuscript is free from plagiarism.
  3. The submission file is in Microsoft Word format.
  4. The manuscript follows the editorial guidelines.

Manuscript Structure

  1. Title. The title must be clear and informative, should not contain abbreviations, and must not exceed 20 words.
  2. Author names and affiliations. Author names should not be abbreviated and should not include academic titles. Authors must provide the full name and address of their institution, including the department, faculty, and the institution's name and location. One author must be designated as the corresponding author.
  3. Abstract and keywords. The abstract must be provided in both English and Indonesian, with each version consisting of 150–200 words. Include 3 to 6 keywords or phrases.
  4. Introduction. This section provides a concise overview of the research problem that motivated the article, along with a brief summary of relevant prior research. The final part of the introduction should state the research objectives.
  5. Methods. This section describes the methodology and the stages followed during the research process.
  6. Results and Discussion. This section presents the findings of the study clearly and concisely. Authors should discuss the results and highlight the novelty or contribution of the research to the existing literature on the topic.
  7. Conclusion. This section summarizes the study and outlines any policy implications, if applicable. The conclusions presented here must align with the findings discussed throughout the manuscript.
  8. References. This section lists only the literature such as journal articles, books, and other written materials that is cited within the body of the article. Authors are advised against using references from unpublished research.

General Formatting Guidelines

  1. Manuscripts must be prepared on A4 paper, in a single-column layout, with single-line spacing.
  2. New paragraphs should begin 1 centimeter from the left margin, using 10-point Cambria font.
  3. Manuscripts may be written in either Indonesian or English.
  4. Manuscripts must be between 5 and 17 pages in length.
  5. Top, bottom, left, and right margins must be 1.5 cm.
  6. The title should be in capital letters, 14-point font, and centered.
  7. Subheadings should be in capital letters, 10-point font, and aligned with the left margin.
  8. Sub-subheadings, if any, should have the first letter of each word capitalized (excluding conjunctions/prepositions) and must begin at the left margin.
  9. References should primarily consist of publications from the last ten years (>80%), with the exception of foundational/seminal works. Reliance on textbooks should be minimized (<20%).
  10. References must follow the APA style; the use of reference management software such as Mendeley or EndNote is recommended.
  11. Acknowledgments, if included, must specify the funding institution.

Tables and Figures. Tables must be presented as follows:

  1. Tables must follow a numbering system (using Arabic numerals). Table titles should be placed above the table, while figure captions should be placed below the figure.
  2. Tables and figures must include the source of the information, if applicable, at the bottom.
  3. Tables should contain only horizontal lines (rows); vertical lines (columns) are not permitted.