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Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

FILE

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TITLE

• The article title may be written in Indonesian or English.
• Maximum 12 words.
• Use Times New Roman, 14 pt, Bold

Author(s)

• Write the first author’s name in Times New Roman, 11 pt
• Provide the affiliation of each author (department, institution/university, country) in Times New Roman, 10 pt.
• Include the email addresses of all authors in Times New Roman, 10 pt.

Abstract

• The abstract may be written in Indonesian or English.
• Maximum 200 words.
• Written in a single paragraph.
• Do not include references, abbreviations/acronyms, or footnotes.
• Avoid mathematical expressions, questions, and speculative statements.
• The abstract should include:
  • Research scope.
  • Research objectives.
  • Methods or analytical techniques used.
  • Summary of findings.
  • Main conclusions.
• Use Times New Roman, 11 pt, single spacing, and italic style.

Keywords: Maximum 5 Words, Keyword One, Keyword Two, etc. following the alphabetical order A-Z

INTRODUCTION

• The article length should be 4,500–7,000 words, including references.
• The heading “INTRODUCTION” should be written in uppercase using Times New Roman, 11 pt, Bold.
• The introduction should clearly present:
• Background of the problem.
  • Research scope and objectives.
  • Relevant literature review directly related to the problem.
  • Research urgency and significance.
  • Novelty and state of the art.
  • Logical basis of the topic as the foundation of the study

• The manuscript should be typed in Times New Roman, 11 pt, single spacing, with paragraph spacing set to Before 0 pt and After 0 pt.
• Use A4 paper size with margins of 3 cm (left), 3 cm (top), 2 cm (right), and 2 cm (bottom).
• The similarity index must not exceed 25% based on the Turnitin plagiarism test.
• Citation statements should be written by introducing the author(s) in the sentence, followed by the citation source.

RESEARCH METHODS

• The research methods section should clearly and concisely describe the research type, methodology, and approach used, in accordance with the research questions
• The section should include:
  • Research design and approach.
  • Data sources and data collection procedures.
  • Variables and indicators (if applicable).
  • Analytical techniques employed.
  • Statistical methods, regression models, equations, correlation analysis, spatial analysis, or other relevant analytical tools for quantitative research.
  • Hypothesis formulation and hypothesis testing procedures, if applicable.
• For qualitative studies, the methods should be adjusted to the selected qualitative approach and explain data collection and analysis procedures in sufficient detail.
• Statistical and analytical procedures should be described comprehensively to address the research problems and objectives stated in the introduction, or omitted when not required by the research design.
• Mathematical equations, models, and software used should be presented clearly where necessary.
• Authors are encouraged to provide a research flowchart illustrating the stages of the study, including data collection, processing, analysis, and interpretation, to improve the transparency and reproducibility of the research.

RESEARCH RESULTS

• The results section should present findings analytically based on empirical data and factual evidence.
• Results may be supported by tables, graphs, figures, maps, photographs, or other visual materials to improve clarity.
• Each table and figure should be accompanied by a clear explanation and interpretation of the findings.
• Authors should avoid descriptive statements such as “the table above,” “the figure below,” or “the following table.”
• References to visual materials should be made by explicitly citing their numbering, such as Table 1, Table 2, Figure 1, Figure 2, and so forth.
• Statistical outputs, spatial analysis results, or qualitative findings should be interpreted systematically and linked to the research objectives.
• Tables and figures should be presented in a clear and readable format and include titles and sources where applicable.
• Results should emphasize the key findings without extensive discussion or repetition of data already presented in tables and figures.

DISCUSSION

• The discussion section should explain and interpret the research findings logically and systematically.
• The discussion should relate the findings to the theoretical framework and key concepts used in the study.
• Similarities and differences between the findings and previous studies should be clearly explained.
• Authors should discuss the significance of the findings in addressing the research problems and objectives.
• Theoretical implications and practical applications of the findings should be presented explicitly.
• The discussion should highlight the contribution, novelty, and relevance of the study to the development of knowledge and practice.
• Limitations of the study and opportunities for future research may also be addressed where appropriate.
• Avoid merely repeating the results presented in tables or figures; emphasis should be placed on interpretation, explanation, and implications. 

CONCLUSION

• The conclusion should be derived from the main findings of the study and reflect the theoretical framework used.
• The conclusion should answer the research objectives and summarize the essential contributions of the study.
• Authors should emphasize the meaning and significance of the findings rather than merely restating data, facts, or statistical results.
• The conclusion should synthesize the major findings and their theoretical and practical implications.
• Avoid repeating the discussion section or presenting detailed explanations already discussed.
• Recommendations and directions for future research may be included when relevant and should be clearly distinguished from the conclusions.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Recommendations should be based directly on the research findings and conclusions.
• Suggestions should contribute to the application, improvement, and development of scientific knowledge and practice.
• Recommendations may address policy implications, methodological improvements, or practical applications relevant to the study.
• Suggestions for future research should identify specific issues, variables, methods, or contexts that require further investigation.
• Recommendations should be analytical, realistic, and evidence-based.
• Avoid normative, overly general, or unsupported recommendations.
• Recommendations should provide clear directions for advancing theory, methodology, or practical implementation.

REFERENCES

• The reference list should contain a minimum of 25 references.
• At least 80% of the references should be derived from journal articles.
• References should preferably be published within the last five years.
• The reference list must follow the APA (American Psychological Association) citation style.
• Authors are required to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, or Microsoft Word Citation Manager.
• All references cited in the text must appear in the reference list, and all references listed must be cited in the manuscript.
• Authors should ensure the accuracy and completeness of bibliographic information.
• Each reference should include its Digital Object Identifier (DOI), whenever available.
• Authors are encouraged to prioritize recent, relevant, and reputable scholarly sources.

WRITING Aids

Turnitin Mendeley Grammarly Sipebi

ENTRY AND ARTICLE WRITING

How to Submit Article, Journal Template

To authors who have or will submit articles to our journal, we inform you that several things need to be considered before your article can be processed further. Articles that do not meet the following criteria will be returned to the author for correction:

• Articles must comply with the template provided by our journal. You can download the template from the journal's website.
• Articles sent are in Word files (we immediately reject PDF files or converted PDFs).
• Articles must complete the metadata information requested by our journal, such as author name, affiliation, email, title, abstract, keywords, and references.
• Articles must have a similarity check of less than 25% with other sources. Our journal uses Turnitin to carry out similarity checks.
• Articles must have a minimum of 15 bibliographies sourced from relevant journals, and the bibliography can include a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) if available.
• Articles must use Mendeley as a reference management application. You can download and learn how to use Mendeley on the official Mendeley website.
• Authors must implement recommendations for improvement provided by the editor or reviewer within one (1) month of their implementation. Otherwise, the article will be considered withdrawn by the author.
• Authors are only given a maximum of two (2) correction opportunities before being reviewed. If, after two (2) revisions, the article still does not meet the criteria, it will be rejected by the journal management.

Editorial Statistics can help you decide whether to submit a manuscript to our Journal.

Acceptance of English Manuscripts

Authors can submit manuscripts in Indonesian or English according to their preference (starting with Volume 5, Number 1, June 2024). Submitted manuscripts will undergo the same rigorous review process and will be published in the language chosen by the author. We also offer Indonesian and English templates for your convenience. We believe this new policy will expand the reach of our journal and enable more researchers to share their work with a wider audience.

Here are some guidelines for submitting manuscripts in English:

• The manuscript must be well-written and free from grammatical and spelling errors.
• Manuscripts must follow the format specified by the journal.
• Manuscripts must be professionally translated by a qualified translator.
• The author must include a copy of the manuscript in the original language (if in Indonesian) and the translated language.