Manuscripts must be submitted as editable files prepared using word-processing software such as Microsoft Word or OpenOffice. Non-editable formats, including PDF files, will not be accepted.
Manuscripts must be written in Times New Roman on A4-sized paper with a left margin of 3 cm and top, right, and bottom margins of 2 cm. The manuscript length, including references, should be between 15 and 20 pages.
The title page must include:
• Manuscript title
• Author name(s)
• Institutional affiliation
• Email address
The title must be written in uppercase letters, 14-point font, bold, and centered. It should not exceed 15 words and may be written in Indonesian and/or English.
Author names, affiliations, and email addresses must be written in 12-point font and centered. Author names should be written in bold.
The abstract must be written in both Indonesian and English and consist of 100–200 words in a single paragraph. It should appear on the first page of the manuscript and briefly explain the purpose of the study, research problem, methodology, findings, conclusion, and contribution. Keywords should consist of 3–5 words.
The manuscript text must be written in 12-point font with 1.15 line spacing.
Authors must not identify themselves directly or indirectly within the manuscript. Single authors should not use first-person pronouns such as “I,” “we,” or “our.”
All pages must be numbered consecutively.
Numbers from one to ten should be written in words, except in tables, lists, or when used as units of measurement. For example: three days, 3 kilometers, and 30 years.
The word “percent” should be written in full within the text, while the symbol (%) should only be used in tables and figures.
Each manuscript should prioritize primary sources. At least 60% of references must be published within the last ten years.
MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE
Each manuscript should contain the following sections:
- Introduction
The introduction should explain the rationale for the study and demonstrate its significance within the relevant field. It should include the research background, research gap, state of the art, research objectives, and significance of the study.
- Research Method
This section should clearly explain how the research was conducted. It should describe the research design, data and data sources, operational definitions of variables or research focus, and data analysis techniques. The explanation should be detailed enough to enable replication.
- Results and Discussion
The results section should present the findings obtained from the study without interpretation or evaluation.
The discussion section should interpret the meaning of the findings, whether they support the expectations of the study or not. The discussion should be aligned with the research objectives and supported by relevant literature.
- Conclusion and Recommendations
The conclusion should briefly summarize the main findings and discussion in accordance with the research objectives.
Authors should also explain the implications of the findings, the limitations of the study, and provide recommendations for future research.
Before submission, manuscripts must be free from technical errors, including typographical mistakes, citation errors, and incomplete references.
TABLES AND FIGURES
Authors must observe the following requirements:
- All tables, figures, and graphs must be placed within the body of the manuscript.
- Every table and figure must be cited within the text.
- Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively, provided with appropriate titles, and include source information where necessary.
- Tables, table titles, table contents, figures, and figure titles must be written in Times New Roman 11-point font with single spacing.
- Notes for tables and figures must be placed below the table or beside the figure using 10-point font.
CITATIONS AND REFERENCES
The journal follows APA Style, 7th Edition, for in-text citations and reference formatting.
Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or similar applications.
Citation format:
Single source:
(Author’s Last Name, Year, Page)
Multiple sources:
(First Author’s Last Name, Second Author’s Last Name, etc., Year)
The reference list must be arranged alphabetically.
Each reference should include:
• Author name
• Article title or book title
• Journal name or publisher
• Volume
• Issue number
• Year of publication
Journal names must not be abbreviated.
At least 60% of references must be published within the last ten years.
References from undergraduate thesis repositories, student journals, and blogs are not accepted.
All manuscripts must comply with APA Style, 7th Edition.
