Author Guidelines

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Manuscript Guidelines

1. Format

  1. Manuscript length range is approximately 3,000 – 6,000 words includes references.
  2. The manuscript should be written with A4 (210 × 297 mm) page size and margins: left 25 mm, right 20 mm, top 25 mm, bottom 25 mm.
  3. All pages are numbered sequentially (including references).
  4. The manuscript should be written in good Indonesian or English.
  5. The manuscript must follow the Article Template.

2. Article Structure

1. Title
The title must be brief, clear, maximum 14 words, Capitalize Each Word, Segoe UI 14pt bold, left aligned.

2. Author's Information
Includes name (without academic degree), institution, country, email. For multiple authors, correspondence is handled by the first/corresponding author.

3. Abstract
Contains background, purpose, methods, instruments, subjects, results, and conclusion (150–200 words), followed by 3–5 keywords.

4. Introduction
Presents background, problem rationale, significance, aims, and article structure.

5. Methods
Includes design, scope, population/sample, instruments, data collection, variable definitions, and analysis techniques.

6. Results and Discussion
Presents findings with tables/figures, interpretation, and links to related literature.

7. Conclusion
Summarizes results concisely and answers research objectives.

3. Tables and Figures
Tables use single spacing, horizontal lines only, numbered sequentially. Figures must be high quality and printable.

4. Citation

  1. Chang (2010) or (Chang, 2010)
  2. Arora & Sharma (2016) or (Arora & Sharma, 2016)
  3. Lawter, Rua & Guo (2014)… then Lawter et al. (2011)
  4. Azmi (2003); Berry (2003)
  5. Institutional: IAI (2004)
  6. Direct quotes follow APA rules.

5. References
Use APA 7th style. Only cited sources included. Reference managers (Mendeley, Zotero, Endnote) are recommended.

6. Online Submission Guidelines

  1. Submit via Online Submission System: here.
  2. Register as author/reviewer before submission.
  3. Submission steps: Start → Upload → Metadata → Supplementary Files → Confirmation.
  4. Upload manuscript in .docx format.
  5. Fill metadata completely.

7. Review Method

  1. Accept Submission
  2. Revision Required
  3. Resubmit for Review
  4. Decline Submission