Author Guidelines

Originality and Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts must be original works that do not contain plagiarism or academic misconduct. The editorial team conducts plagiarism detection using Turnitin before publication. Manuscripts exceeding the similarity limit of 20% will require revision. If a published article is later found to be plagiarized, it will be formally retracted, and a retraction notice will be issued on the journal’s website, clearly marking the affected article.

Article Format

Manuscripts should be written in formal academic English or Indonesian and must adhere to the journal’s formatting guidelines. Submissions should be prepared in Microsoft Word (Docx format), using A4-sized pages, with a maximum length of 10,000 words. To ensure consistency in citations and references, authors are strongly encouraged to use Mendeley as their reference management software. All submissions must follow the journal’s article template, which is available for both: 1) Template for Indonesian written; 2) Template for English written.

Article Structure

Manuscripts must be structured according to the following format:

1. Title

  • The title should be clear, concise, and engaging.
  • Avoid generic or overly broad titles that resemble report-style headings.

2. Authors' Names

  • Full names of all contributing authors should be listed.

3. Authors' Affiliations

  • Include institutional affiliations for all authors.

4. Authors' Email Addresses

  • Provide a valid email address for each author.

5. Abstract

  • The abstract must offer a concise summary of the study, including:
    • Research problem and objectives
    • Methodology
    • Key findings and conclusions
  • It should be written in a single paragraph, with a maximum of 300 words.
  • Abstracts can be in English or Indonesian, depending on the language of the manuscript.

6. Keywords

  • Include 3 to 5 keywords that represent the core topics of the research.
  • Keywords should be relevant for indexing and searchability.

7. Introduction

The introduction should present the research background and objectives in a structured manner:

  • First: Define the empirical or theoretical problem that forms the basis of the study.
  • Second: Review recent studies relevant to the research focus, establishing the state-of-the-art context and identifying gaps in existing literature.
  • Third: Clearly state the gap in knowledge that the study aims to address.
  • Fourth: Present the research questions and objectives, highlighting the study’s novelty and contribution to the field.

8. Methodology

This section should provide a clear explanation of how the research was conducted, including:

  • Study design and rationale
  • Sample population or research subjects
  • Data collection techniques and instrumentation
  • Data analysis methods

To enhance clarity, consider answering the following:

  • Does the methodology appropriately address the research question?
  • Is the process sufficiently detailed for replication?
  • Are data collection and analysis techniques clearly described?

Formulas and tables should be used only when necessary for clarity.

9. Results (May Be Combined with Discussion)

This section presents the core findings of the research:

  • Data should be structured logically and coherently.
  • Findings must be concise and precise, avoiding redundant explanations.
  • Tables and figures should follow standard formatting and be used only when necessary.
  • Interpretation of results should be reserved for the Discussion section, unless integrated into a Results & Discussion format.

10. Discussion

The discussion should provide in-depth analysis and interpretation of the findings:

  • Compare results with existing literature and theoretical expectations.
  • Address whether the study supports, challenges, or extends previous research.
  • Discuss limitations and potential implications of the findings.
  • Consider the following guiding questions:
    • Are the claims supported by the data?
    • How do findings relate to prior research?
    • Do the results reinforce or contradict established theories?

11. Conclusion

The conclusion should include:

  1. Summary of key findings, highlighting their significance.
  2. Research implications and contributions to the field.
  3. Limitations and suggestions for future research.
  4. Avoid overgeneralization and ensure conclusions are evidence-based.

12. Acknowledgments

  • Acknowledge individuals, institutions, or funding agencies that contributed to the research.
  • If the manuscript was presented at a conference, authors should include details.

13. References

  • A minimum of 20 references is required.
  • Citations must follow APA 7th edition format.
  • At least 70% of sources should be journal articles published in the last 10 years.
  • Online and traceable sources are preferred, and DOI links must be provided where applicable.
  • Authors are strongly encouraged to use Mendeley or another reference manager for formatting citations accurately.