Author Guidelines
1. Manuscript Preparation
General Requirements
- Original, unpublished work not under consideration elsewhere
- Word count: 6,000-8,000 words (including references)
- Language: English or Indonesian (English preferred for wider reach)
- Format: Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX
- Font: Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced
- Margins: 2.5cm on all sides
Manuscript Structure
- Title Page
- Descriptive title (maximum 15 words)
- Author names and affiliations
- Corresponding author contact information
- ORCID IDs for all authors
- Abstract
- 250-300 words
- Structured format: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions
- Available in both English and Indonesian
- Keywords
- 5-7 keywords
- Use established terminology from relevant fields
- Main Text
- Introduction
- Literature Review/Theoretical Framework
- Methodology (if applicable)
- Analysis/Discussion
- Conclusion
- Policy Implications (recommended)
- References
- APA 7th edition style
- Minimum 30 references
- At least 60% from last 10 years
- Include diverse geographic perspectives
2. Submission Requirements
- Cover letter explaining manuscript's contribution
- Author biography (100 words per author)
- Conflict of interest declaration
- Funding acknowledgment (if applicable)
- Ethics approval documentation (for empirical research)
3. Special Considerations for Student Authors
- Faculty co-author encouraged but not required
- Mentorship support available throughout process
- Extended revision periods available upon request
- Professional development opportunities provided
