Author Guidelines

A. General Requirements

  • Originality: The manuscript must be an original work, has not been previously published in any other journal, and is not currently under review by any other media/publication.
  • Language: Manuscripts may be written in standard Indonesian or proper English.
  • File Format: Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
  • Word Count: The length of the manuscript should be between 4,000 to 7,000 words (including references and tables).

B. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized in the following order:

  • Title: Maximum 15 words, concise, and reflective of the research content.
  • Author Identity: Full name (without academic titles), affiliation (department and institution), and correspondence email address.
  • Abstract: Written in both Indonesian and English (150-250 words). It must include: research objectives, methods, results, and a brief conclusion.
  • Keywords: 3-5 words or phrases that reflect the core of the research.
  • Introduction: Contains the background of the problem, research urgency, a brief literature review, and the research objectives at the end of the section.
  • Research Methods: Clearly explains the type of research, data sources, data collection techniques, and data analysis methods.
  • Results and Discussion: Presents research data systematically (supported by tables or figures) followed by analysis using theories or previous findings.
  • Conclusion: Briefly answers the research objectives and provides suggestions or practical implications.
  • References: Must follow the APA Style (7th Edition). The use of reference management applications such as Mendeley or Zotero is highly recommended.

C. Tables and Figures

  • Tables: Table titles should be placed above the table and numbered consecutively (e.g., Table 1. Test Results...). Use only horizontal lines (no vertical lines).
  • Figures/Graphs: Titles should be placed below the figure and numbered consecutively (e.g., Figure 1. Growth Chart...). Ensure that image resolution is clear and high-quality.

D. References

  • A minimum of 15 references is required.
  • At least 80% of the references must come from primary sources (Scientific Journals) published within the last 10 years.