Author Guidelines

  1. General Formatting
  • Title in English and Bahasa Indonesia (each max 12 words), bold, Georgia font size 14 pt.
  • Authors’ full names are followed by institutional affiliations and country.
  • Manuscripts must be submitted in .docx (Microsoft Word) format, with a total length of 4,000–8,000 words (excluding appendices and references).
  • Use Cambria font, size 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing, justified alignment. First line indent: 1 cm. No extra spacing between paragraphs.

 

  1. Manuscript Structure
  2. Title
  • Clear and specific, maximum 12 words in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
  • Should accurately reflect the content and focus of the article.
  1. Abstract
  • Written in English and Bahasa Indonesia (maximum 150 words each).
  • The abstract must include: background, research objectives, methods, data collection techniques, data analysis, main findings, conclusion, and recommendation.
  • Format: Cambria, 10 pt, single spacing, justified.
  1. Keywords
  • 3 to 5 relevant keywords (Cambria 10 pt), arranged in alphabetical order, separated by semicolons (;), and ending with a period (.).
  • Provide keywords in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.

 

  1. Introduction

Should include:

  1. Background and research problem.
  2. Review of relevant literature and theories.
  3. Gaps in previous studies (state of the art).
  4. Research novelty and significance.
  5. Research objectives.

Length: approximately 2–3 pages (Cambria 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, justified).

 

  1. Research Method
  • Clearly explain the research design, approach, instruments, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques.
  • Write in a structured and analytical manner, not just descriptive.

 

  1. Results and Discussion
  • Present research results and provide critical analysis and interpretation.
  • Support with figures, tables, and graphs as needed, each accompanied by a detailed explanation.
  • Use open-format tables (no vertical lines); titles should be placed above the table and explanations below it.
  • The discussion should:
    • Answer the research questions.
    • Interpret findings in relation to theory and prior research.
    • Generate or extend theoretical frameworks.

 

  1. Conclusion
  • Written in narrative form, without bullet points or numbering.
  • Summarize key findings and link them to the research objectives.
  • Include implications and suggestions for future research.

 

  1. References
  • Use APA 7th Edition citation style, generated via reference management tools (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero).
  • References should be listed alphabetically by the author’s last name.
  • Include DOIs where available.
  • Minimum of 15 recent references (within the last 10 years), consisting of:
    • 80% journal articles (Scopus indexed, national accredited)
    • 20% books or relevant academic sources
  • Format: Cambria 12 pt, single spacing.

 

  1. Additional Notes
  • Manuscripts must be original and unpublished and are subject to double-blind peer review.
  • The similarity index must be below 20%, checked using Turnitin or equivalent software.
  • Accepted articles will undergo copyediting, layouting, and proofreading before publication.

 

  1. Manuscript Submission
  • All submissions must be made through the journal’s Online Journal System (OJS):
  • Authors must register and log in to submit.
  • All communication will be conducted through the OJS system and editorial email.