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.