Author Guidelines

Title

  • Written in English, using Times New Roman, 16 pt, Bold.

  • Maximum 16 words, concise, informative, and specific, clearly reflecting the main variables or focus of the study.

  • Should avoid unnecessary phrases such as “A Study on…”.

  • Must include main variables or phenomenon, and if relevant, the context (location, sample, or field).

  • Avoid abbreviations or jargon.

Author Identity

  • Author Fullname (without abbreviations, Times New Roman, 8 pt, Bold).

  • Affiliation: Name of Faculty, Name of Higher Education (Times New Roman, 8 pt, Normal).

  • Email address: Times New Roman, 8 pt, Italic/Normal (depending on template), not bold.

Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract: Written in English, maximum 250 words, single paragraph, Cambria 10 pt, Italic, single-spaced.

  • Structure: background → objective → methodology → results → contribution/implication.

  • Avoid citations, abbreviations, and jargon.

  • Keywords: 3–5 words/phrases, separated by semicolons, not repeating words from the title.

Manuscript Structure

Introduction (Times New Roman 11 pt, Bold)

  • Length: 600–900 words (15–20% of the manuscript).

  • Provide global and local background of the problem.

  • Identify research gaps and problems.

  • State objectives/research questions clearly.

  • Highlight theoretical and practical contributions.

  • [Cambria, 11 pt, Normal].

Literature Review (Times New Roman 11 pt, Bold)

  • Length: 900–1200 words (20–25% of the manuscript).

  • Establish conceptual basis and theoretical framework.

  • Cite recent, relevant, and high-quality references (preferably from Scopus/ISI journals within the last 5 years).

  • For quantitative research: include hypothesis development.

  • [Cambria, 11 pt, Normal].

Research Methods (Times New Roman 11 pt, Bold)

  • Length: ~900 words (15% of the manuscript).

  • Explain research design (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed).

  • Detail population, sample, and data collection methods.

  • Specify instruments and analysis techniques (e.g., regression, SEM, thematic analysis).

  • For quantitative studies: include validity, reliability (Cronbach’s Alpha), multicollinearity, normality.

  • For qualitative studies: ensure trustworthiness (credibility, dependability, transferability, confirmability).

  • State ethical approval if involving human/animal subjects.

  • [Cambria, 11 pt, Normal].

Results and Discussion (Times New Roman 11 pt, Bold)

Results (Cambria 11 pt, Bold)

  • Length: ~900 words (20% of the manuscript).

  • Present descriptive statistics, analysis results, tables, figures, or charts.

  • Report findings clearly without interpretation.

  • [Cambria, 11 pt, Normal].

Discussion (Cambria 11 pt, Bold)

  • Length: ~900 words (20% of the manuscript).

  • Interpret the results logically and critically.

  • Compare with previous research.

  • Highlight theoretical contributions and practical/policy implications.

  • State limitations.

  • [Cambria, 11 pt, Normal].

Conclusion (Times New Roman 11 pt, Bold)

  • Length: ~700 words (5–10% of the manuscript).

  • Summarize key findings concisely.

  • State theoretical and practical implications.

  • Provide recommendations for future research.

  • Avoid repeating detailed discussion.

  • [Cambria, 11 pt, Normal].

Suggestions (Times New Roman 11 pt, Bold)

  • Provide practical recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders.

  • Indicate future research opportunities to address limitations.

  • [Cambria, 11 pt, Normal].

References (Times New Roman 11 pt, Bold)

  • Follow APA 7th Edition (or journal’s specific style).

  • At least 80% of references should be peer-reviewed journal articles, preferably Scopus/ISI indexed, from the last 5–10 years.

  • Use reference managers (Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, etc.).

  • Examples:

Books:
Bardach, E. (2024). Practical Guide for Policy Analysis: Eightfold Paths toward Problem Solving. CQ Press.

Journal Articles:
Fatmawati. (2025). Relationship among stakeholders for solid waste management in Makassar. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 21(5), 18–23.

Manuscript Writing Checklist

  • Title: Concise, max. 16 words, no jargon/abbreviations.

  • Abstract: 150–250 words, structured, single paragraph.

  • Keywords: 3–5, unique, not duplicating title.

  • Introduction: 600–900 words, background, gap, objective, contribution.

  • Literature Review: 900–1200 words, theory + empirical review.

  • Methods: 900 words, design, data, analysis, ethics.

  • Results: 900 words, tables/figures, factual findings.

  • Discussion: 900 words, interpretation, comparison, implication.

  • Conclusion: 700 words, findings + implications, no repetition.

  • References: APA 7th, 80% journal articles, Scopus/ISI preferred.