Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines (Formatting & Manuscript Structure)

2.1. General Formatting Standards

File Format Microsoft Word (.doc, .docx) or RTF.
Language English (UK/US consistent) or Indonesian.
Font Times New Roman or Cambria, 11 or 12 pt.
Spacing 1.15 spacing for the main text.
Length 4,000 to 8,000 words (excluding references).

2.2. Manuscript Structure (IMRaD)

The manuscript must follow the IMRaD structure rigorously:

  • Title: Concise, informative, and not exceeding 15 words.
  • Abstract: 150–250 words. Must explicitly state: Purpose, Methods, Results, and Implications. No citations allowed.
  • Keywords: 3–5 pertinent keywords, separated by semicolons (;).
  • Introduction: Provide the state of the art, gap analysis, and explicitly state the novelty of the research.
  • Method: Detailed enough for replication. Include research design, participants, instruments, and data analysis techniques.
  • Results: Present data clearly using tables and figures. Do not interpret yet.
  • Discussion (Crucial): Interpret the findings. Compare your findings with at least 5-10 recent studies from high-impact journals.
  • Conclusion: Summarize findings and provide practical/theoretical implications.