Author Guidelines
1. The submitted article is original work by the authors and has not been previously published, whether in another journal or in other media.
2. All authors must include their full name, institution, and email address correctly for correspondence purposes.
3. The author must submit the manuscript in Indonesian of about 4000-9000 words.
4. The author must upload the document to the Open Journal System. Correspondence will be conducted by email via [email protected] and OJS.
5. The Editorial Team has the right to edit the manuscript according to the Journal's template without omitting essential parts or compromising the understanding within each document.
6. After the editing process, two reviewers will review the manuscript following the double-blind peer review procedures.
7. The manuscript will then be returned to the authors for revision following the reviewer's input, if needed.
Writing Format & Systematics
1. The manuscript is written in Ms. Word format on A4 Page Size, normal margin with 1,15 spacing using Georgia font size 11pt.
2. Writing Format, please refer to the Article Template on the OJS sidebar menu.
3. The title needs to be concise and clear, with 12 words maximum.
4. The abstract is written in Indonesian. It summarizes the whole research, including research background, objective, research methods, research outcomes, and conclusion, concisely and clearly. The maximum number of words for the abstract is 200.
5. Keywords reflect the important concept of an article. Keywords consist of 5 words separated by a semicolon. (Example: communication; human; environment; culture; city).
6. The introduction covers the background, urgency, objective, and main problems of the study/research. The introduction began with a brief explanation (fewer than 1 paragraph) of the study's general background. It must show State of the Art (length about 1-2 paragraphs, briefly includes literature study/review or previous research) to justify or strengthen the novelty statement. The author must show the article's significant scientific contribution or originality by putting journal references from the past 10 years. Before writing the study's objective, a gap analysis or gap statement must be conducted. It will clearly and explicitly state the novelty, demonstrate how it differs from previous research, and explain whether it is essential for the research to be conducted. The research objective must be clear and straightforward.
7. Methodology explains the research stages, including research plans, procedures, and how to conduct data testing and analysis. A scientific explanation with reference is needed to describe the research methodology.
8. Results present the findings of the research. The data presented should be processed, not raw. Tables, figures, or charts may be used when necessary, with proper captions and explanations. The results must highlight what was found in the study, showing the outcomes of tests, measurements, or data collection. Each result must be described completely and clearly to reflect the significance of the findings and to be presented in an organized and concise manner.
9. Discussion includes the process and analysis of data using a specific method. It results from analyzing data linked with relevant scientific concepts/theory from a literature review, if needed. The discussion must address the formulation of the problem and explain the impact of the new knowledge. This section interprets the findings and data presented in the Results section and discusses the connection between the results and the theoretical framework used or the established hypothesis. The discussion must include an analysis based on valid and reliable data, discuss whether the findings are consistent with or in conflict with previous research, and identify the new insights they contribute to the field.
10. The research conclusion consists of statements that show how the "Introduction" is related to "Results and Discussion". Additionally, it may include the possibility of further development based on the research results, and further study can be added, based on the findings and discussion, which may also include other recommendations.
11. A reference minimum of 60% needs to come from the primary literature, which is scientific journals. Only up to 40% of books containing concepts and theories may be used as references. The total number of references used and listed must be at least 15. The reference used must be from the last 10 years to justify its originality and novelty. Every reference source quoted and used in the essay needs to be listed on the reference list.
References using APA standard. The guidance for APA Standard can be accessed on https://www.mendeley.com/guides/apa-citation-guide
