Author Guidelines

1. General Guidelines

  • Manuscripts must be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
  • The manuscript should be written in clear, concise English or Bahasa Indonesia.
  • Submit the manuscript in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

2. Manuscript Format

  • Paper Size: A4 (21 cm x 29.7 cm).
  • Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides (top, bottom, left, and right).
  • Font: Calibri, size 11.
  • Line Spacing: 1.5 spacing.
  • Length: Maximum 25 pages, including references, tables, and figures.

3. Manuscript Structure

  • Title: Should be concise and informative, with a maximum of 12 words.
  • Author Information: Include full names of all authors, their affiliations, and the corresponding author's email address.
  • Abstract: Maximum of 250 words summarizing research objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
  • Keywords: Provide 3-5 relevant keywords.
  • Introduction: Include background, literature review, problem statement, and research objectives.
  • Methods: Clearly describe the research design, sample, data collection, and analysis procedures.
  • Results: Present findings with supporting tables and figures, in a clear and logical sequence.
  • Discussion: Interpret results, highlight their significance, and compare with prior studies.
  • Conclusion: Summarize findings, implications, and future research directions.
  • References: Follow APA 7th edition style, with at least 80% of references from journal articles published in the last 10 years.

4. Tables and Figures

  • Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially and cited in the text.
  • Each table and figure should have a descriptive title and, if applicable, a legend explaining symbols.
  • Figures must be high resolution (minimum 300 dpi).

5. Citation and References

  • References should be listed alphabetically at the end of the manuscript.
  • Use in-text citations in the format: (Author, Year).
  • Follow APA 7th edition style for references. Example:

Journal Article:
Smith, J. (2020). The effect of leadership styles on employee productivity. Journal of Management Studies, 45(2), 150-160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jom.2020.04.003

6. Submission Process

  • Submit manuscripts through the journal's online submission system.
  • Authors must register and create an account before submission.
  • Upon submission, the corresponding author will receive an acknowledgment and tracking number.

7. Peer Review Process

  • Submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process.
  • Feedback from reviewers will be provided within 4-6 weeks.
  • The editor will notify the corresponding author of the manuscript's acceptance, rejection, or need for revision.

8. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must ensure adherence to ethical standards regarding plagiarism, data falsification, and publication ethics.
  • All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software.