Author Guidelines

Manuscript Template Authors are strictly required to prepare their manuscripts according to our official formatting guidelines. Please download and use the template below before submitting your article. Download Article Template

General Requirements

  • The manuscript must be original, has not been published previously, and is not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.
  • Articles can be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia using good and correct academic language standards.
  • The manuscript should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).
  • All submissions are subject to a strict plagiarism check. The maximum allowable similarity index using Turnitin is strictly below 18%.

Manuscript Structure

1. Title and Authors The title should be concise, specific, and informative. Avoid using abbreviations in the title. Include the full names of all authors (without academic degrees), followed by their institutional affiliations (department, faculty, university, city, country) and the email address of the corresponding author.
2. Abstract and Keywords The abstract must be written in English and Bahasa Indonesia (for domestic submissions). It should be a single paragraph of no more than 250 words, summarizing the research background, methods, main results, and conclusions. Provide 3 to 5 keywords separated by semicolons.
3. Main Text (IMRAD Format)
  • Introduction: State the background, problem, literature review, and specific objectives of the research.
  • Materials and Methods: Clearly describe the materials used and the procedures followed so the research can be reproduced.
  • Results and Discussion: Present the findings logically using tables or figures. Discuss the findings comprehensively by comparing them with existing literature.
  • Conclusion: Summarize the main findings without repeating the abstract. State the practical implications if applicable.

Citations & References

The journal follows the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition style for citations and references. It is highly recommended to use a reference manager software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote to minimize errors.

At least 80% of the references should be primary literature (scientific journal articles or conference proceedings) published within the last 10 years.