Author Guidelines

The submitted article must be an original work by the author(s) and has never been previously published or under consideration for publication in any other journal or media.

EnVation: Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation particularly welcomes articles that demonstrate the implementation, evaluation, and impact of entrepreneurship-based projects and innovation-driven initiatives. The journal emphasizes project-based research that integrates academic approaches with practical implementation, including entrepreneurial project execution, startup development, business innovation, incubation outcomes, and venture growth. EnVation encourages applied studies that contribute to the advancement of entrepreneurship and innovation in both academic and professional contexts.

All authors must provide their full name, institutional affiliation, and active email address correctly for correspondence purposes.

The manuscript must be written in English with a length of approximately 4,000–9,000 words.

Authors are required to submit the manuscript through the Open Journal System (OJS). All correspondence regarding the manuscript submission, review, and publication process will be conducted through OJS and the journal’s official email.

The Editorial Team reserves the right to edit the manuscript according to the EnVation template format without changing the substance or essential meaning of the article.

All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process by at least two reviewers. The manuscript may be returned to the author(s) for revision based on reviewers’ comments and editorial considerations.

Writing Format & Systematics

The manuscript must be written in Microsoft Word format on A4 paper size, using normal margins, 1.15 line spacing, Georgia font size 11 pt, and justified alignment.

Authors must follow the article template provided by EnVation on the journal website or OJS platform.

The article title must be concise, clear, and informative, with a maximum of 12 words.

The abstract is written in English and should provide a concise summary of the entire article, including the background, objectives, methodology, project implementation process, results, and conclusions. In the context of this journal, the abstract should also reflect the implementation of entrepreneurship-based projects and the outcomes generated from the activities conducted. The maximum length of the abstract is 200 words.

Keywords should reflect the important concepts discussed in the article and consist of 3–5 words separated by semicolons. (Example: entrepreneurship; innovation; startup; business model; incubation)

The introduction covers the background, urgency, objectives, and main issues of the project-based research. Authors are expected to explain the novelty or contribution of the study by referring to relevant literature and previous studies published within the last ten years. The introduction should also demonstrate the gap analysis that supports the significance of the study or project implementation.

The methodology section explains the stages and approach used in conducting the project-based research, including the project design, procedures, and methods of data collection and analysis. The explanation of the methodology must be supported by relevant references to ensure scientific validity.

In the context of this journal, the methodology should also describe the implementation process of the entrepreneurship-based project, including how the project was designed, developed, implemented, and evaluated systematically.

The results and discussion section presents processed and analyzed findings rather than raw data. Tables, figures, charts, or other visual representations may be included where necessary and must be accompanied by clear captions and explanations. The discussion should explain the relationship between the findings and the theoretical framework or previous studies, as well as describe the implementation process, project outcomes, and impacts generated from the entrepreneurship-based activities conducted.

The conclusion summarizes the overall findings and connects the introduction, results, and discussion sections. It may also include implications, recommendations, opportunities for further development, and future studies based on the findings obtained.

A minimum of 60% of the references must come from primary sources, particularly scientific journals. References should primarily consist of sources published within the last ten years to support the originality and novelty of the article. Every source cited in the manuscript must be included in the reference list.

References must follow the APA 7th edition citation style. Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero. APA citation guidance can be accessed through: APA Citation Guide by Mendeley