Author Guidelines
Author Guidelines
1 Scope Suitability
Authors must ensure that the submitted manuscript aligns with the journal's established aims and scope. Manuscripts must demonstrate originality, methodological rigor, analytical depth, and a clear scholarly contribution. Submissions that fall outside the scope or lack sufficient academic merit may be rejected at the initial editorial screening stage.
2 Manuscript Types
The journal accepts:
- Original Research Articles
- Review Articles
All submitted manuscripts must provide substantial academic value.
3 Submission Statement
By submitting a manuscript, authors declare that:
- The work is original and has not been previously published.
- The manuscript is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
- All co-authors have jointly approved the manuscript submission.
- Research findings are accurate and have not been fabricated, falsified, or manipulated.
- Any potential conflicts of interest have been disclosed.
4 Manuscript Preparation
Language
Manuscripts must be written in clear and professional Indonesian. Authors are responsible for the language quality prior to submission.
Manuscript Structure
A standard research article should include:
- Title: Written concisely and informatively
- Author Name: Author names written without titles, institutional affiliation, and email address.
- Abstract: Abstract written in both Indonesian and English. The abstract should comprehensively convey: what was done, what was found, and the main conclusions. It should be written concisely and in a single paragraph.
- Keywords: Specific keywords describing the main ideas of the article/paper. Write 4 or 5 keywords in alphabetical order separated by commas.
- Introduction: This section contains the research background, literature review (state of the art), research problems, and research objectives.
- Research Methodology: This section contains an explanation of the research/observation methods implemented and can be adjusted to your research needs.
- Results and Discussion: This section contains data analysis results, answers to research problems, findings, and novelty (innovation).
- Conclusion: Presents the conclusion of research results and suggestions put forward by the researcher.
- References: Use relevant and up-to-date references. Always cite the most accessible references.
5 Research Integrity and Ethics
This journal adheres to internationally recognized publication ethics standards.
Authors must ensure:
- Proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources;
- Originality of the submitted work and freedom from plagiarism;
- Disclosure of conflicts of interest;
- Transparency in research methods and data reporting;
- Ethical approval for research involving human or animal subjects, where relevant.
All manuscripts will undergo a similarity check before the peer review process.
The ethical responsibilities of authors, reviewers, and editors are detailed in the journal's Publication Ethics policy. Authors are required to review and comply with this policy prior to submission.
6 Transparency and Reproducibility
Authors are encouraged to:
- Provide sufficient methodological details to allow replication of the research;
- Share datasets, software, or code where possible;
- Include a Data Availability Statement explaining how supporting data can be accessed.
If data sharing is restricted, authors must provide a clear justification.
7 Use of AI
Authors must disclose the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, including generative AI (e.g., large language models, image generators, or automated writing assistants), in the manuscript preparation process.
The following principles apply:
- AI tools may be used for language editing, grammar correction, or technical formatting assistance.
- AI tools must not be listed as authors.
- Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of the manuscript content.
- AI tools must not be used to fabricate data, generate falsified results, or manipulate research findings.
If AI tools are used in the preparation of the manuscript, authors should include a statement such as: "The authors used [name of AI tool] for [specific purpose, e.g., language editing/technical formatting]. The authors are fully responsible for the content of this publication."
Failure to disclose relevant AI usage may be considered a breach of publication ethics.
8 Citation and Reference Standards
References must:
- Be relevant and up-to-date;
- Reflect engagement with international scholarly literature;
- Include DOIs where available;
- Consistently follow the journal's established citation style.
Citation manipulation and excessive self-citation are strictly prohibited.
9 Peer Review Process
All manuscripts will undergo a rigorous peer review process in accordance with the journal's editorial policies. The journal implements a single-blind peer review system, where the identities of reviewers are kept confidential throughout the review process, while the authors' identities are known to the reviewers.
Detailed information regarding review procedures, editorial decisions, timelines, and ethical standards is available in the Peer Review Process policy in the Policies section of the journal website.
10 Article Processing Charges (APC)
Complete details regarding Article Processing Charges (APC), including fee structure, payment procedures, waivers, and refund terms, are available in the APC Policy in the Submissions and Policies sections of the journal website.
11 Copyright and Licensing
Authors retain copyright of their work. Published articles are distributed under a Creative Commons license as specified in the journal's Copyright Notice.
12 Post-Acceptance Process
After acceptance:
- The manuscript will undergo copyediting and typesetting;
- Authors will receive page proofs for final review;
- Only minor corrections are permitted at the proof stage.
13 Appeals and Complaints
Authors may appeal editorial decisions by submitting a written justification to the Editor-in-Chief. Appeals will be reviewed independently and objectively.