Author Guidelines
Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation
1. General Provisions
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The editorial board accepts manuscripts in the form of research papers or literature reviews written in standard Indonesian or English, which have not been previously published.
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Manuscripts must be typed in .doc format, on A4 paper size, using a single-column layout, and Times New Roman, 12 pt font.
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The title should be concise, not exceeding 14 words, and clearly reflect the content of the paper.
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The author’s information must be written without academic titles, including affiliation (faculty/institution), city and country, and an active, reachable e-mail address.
2. Abstract and Keywords
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The abstract must be written in both Indonesian and English, each consisting of 200–300 words, in one paragraph, single-spaced, using Times New Roman, 10 pt, italic.
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The abstract should include the research objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
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Keywords (3–5 words) should be provided below the abstract.
3. Manuscript Structure
The total length of the manuscript should be between 10 and 20 pages.
a. Introduction
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Contains the background of the study, research objectives, scope, and supporting theories.
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Chapter title: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Bold.
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Body text: Times New Roman, 11 pt, 1.5 line spacing.
b. Literature Review
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Presents the theoretical framework underlying the study and relevant previous research.
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Chapter title: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Bold.
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Subchapter title: Times New Roman, 11 pt, Bold.
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Body text: Times New Roman, 11 pt, 1.5 line spacing.
c. Research Methodology
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Describes the object of research, materials, instruments, methods used, procedures, and supporting theories.
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The format follows the same style as the literature review.
d. Results and Discussion
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The results should present processed data in the form of tables, graphs, or figures.
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The discussion should interpret and analyze the results in relation to relevant theories.
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The format follows the same style as previous sections.
e. Conclusion
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Written in one paragraph, summarizing the answers to the research objectives.
f. References
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Must follow the APA citation style.
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References are arranged alphabetically or numerically.
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Format example: Author’s Last Name, Initials. (Year). Title. Publisher: Place of Publication.
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Online sources must include the author’s name, article title, website address, and date of access.
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References should be managed using a reference management application such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero.
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At least 80% of the references must be primary sources published within the last five years.
4. Tables and Figures
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Tables and figures should be placed on separate pages, preferably at the end of the manuscript.
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Within the text, simply indicate the position (e.g., see Table 1).
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Tables must use Times New Roman, 11 pt font.
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Each table and figure must be numbered sequentially, include a descriptive title, and cite the source.
5. Editorial Policy
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The content of each manuscript is the sole responsibility of the author(s).
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The editorial board reserves the right to edit manuscripts for language and style without altering the substance.
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The editorial board has the final authority to decide which manuscripts will be published.
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Correspondence is conducted only for manuscripts that are returned for revision or not accepted for publication.