1. General Requirements

Manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original scholarly works that have not been published or submitted for publication elsewhere. Articles may be written in English or Indonesian and must follow the journal's manuscript structure and formatting requirements. Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript is scientifically sound, appropriately referenced, clearly written, and compliant with ethical publication standards.

 

2. Manuscript Title

The title should:

• Be concise, specific, and informative.
• Clearly reflect the main content, topic, and scope of the manuscript.
• Contain a maximum of 15 words.
• Be written in Indonesian and/or English.
• Use Times New Roman, 14 pt, bold, and centered.

 

3. Author Names and Affiliations

Author names should be presented according to the following format:

Author 1, Author 2, Author 3

Author names must:

• Be written without academic or professional degrees.
• Use Book Antiqua, 12 pt.
• Be aligned to the left.
• Include all authors who substantially contributed to the research and manuscript.

Each author's institutional affiliation should be indicated using superscript numbers:

¹ Affiliation of Author 1

² Affiliation of Author 2

³ Affiliation of Author 3

The corresponding author's email address must be clearly indicated:

Corresponding Author Email: author@email.com

 

4. Abstract

The abstract must be written in English, regardless of the language of the main manuscript.

The abstract should:

• Not exceed 200 words.
• Use Book Antiqua, 10 pt.
• Use single line spacing.
• Be justified.
• Be written as a coherent paragraph.

The abstract should provide a concise and informative overview of the manuscript, including:

1. The research problem or background;
2. The purpose or objective of the study;
3. The research methodology;
4. The hypothesis, if applicable;
5. The principal research findings; and
6. The contribution or significance of the study.

The abstract should conclude with a statement emphasizing the significance of the findings or the main conclusion of the study.

Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords or key phrases that represent the main concepts of the manuscript.

Keywords should be written in English and separated by semicolons (;).

 

5. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should generally follow the following structure:

1. Introduction
2. Method
3. Results and Discussion
4. Conclusion
5. References

Authors may use appropriate subheadings within each section when necessary.

 

6. Introduction

The Introduction should establish the academic context and rationale of the study. It should not exceed 20% of the total length of the manuscript.

The Introduction should include:

1. Research background

Present the current development of the field of study and explain the relevance and importance of the research problem. Arguments should be supported by relevant, primary, and up-to-date scholarly literature.

1. Research problem and preliminary data

Clearly identify the research problem and, where applicable, present preliminary evidence supporting the existence of the problem. Such evidence may include:

• Questionnaire results;
• Interview findings;
• Observation data;
• Documentary evidence; and/or
• Other valid and relevant preliminary data.

1. Literature review and research gap

Present a mapping of previous studies relevant to the research topic. Research findings from approximately the last ten years should be discussed briefly and clearly, preferably in chronological order from the most recent to the oldest.

The literature review should lead to a clearly articulated research gap. Authors should explain what remains unresolved, underexplored, contradictory, or insufficiently examined in previous studies.

1. Researcher's argument and contribution

Explain the author's rationale for addressing the identified research gap and clarify how the study contributes to the advancement of knowledge in the relevant field.

1. Research objectives

State the research objectives clearly and specifically.

1. Theoretical framework

Present the theories or conceptual perspectives that provide the foundation for analyzing the research problem.

1. Hypothesis

For studies that employ hypotheses, state the research hypothesis at the end of the Introduction.

Formatting: Book Antiqua, 11 pt; 1.5 line spacing; justified.

 

7. Method

The Method section should provide a clear and sufficiently detailed description of how the research was conducted. It should not exceed 20% of the total manuscript length.

The Method section should include relevant information such as:

• Research design and approach;
• Research location and/or research setting;
• Research subjects, participants, population, or data sources;
• Variables, where applicable;
• Sampling techniques and sample size, where applicable;
• Research instruments;
• Data collection procedures;
• Data analysis techniques;
• Statistical analysis techniques, for quantitative research;
• Qualitative analysis procedures, for qualitative research; and
• Ethical considerations, where applicable.

The description should be sufficiently detailed to enable other researchers to understand, replicate, or verify the research procedures.

Only procedures that were actually conducted should be reported.

Authors should avoid including general textbook definitions in this section unless they are directly necessary to explain the methodological approach used.

Formatting: Book Antiqua, 11 pt; 1.5 line spacing; justified.

 

8. Results and Discussion

The Results and Discussion section should present the research findings and provide a critical interpretation of those findings in relation to previous research and relevant theoretical perspectives.

The section consists of two main components:

1. Research Results

The Results section should present the findings obtained from the data analysis.

The type of results presented should correspond to the research approach.

Quantitative research

Results may include:

• Descriptive statistics;
• Tests of assumptions;
• Hypothesis testing;
• Statistical significance;
• Effect sizes, where appropriate; and
• Other relevant analytical results.

Qualitative research

Results may include:

• Interview findings;
• Observation findings;
• Documentary evidence;
• Themes;
• Categories;
• Patterns; and
• Other relevant qualitative findings.

Literature-based or conceptual research

Results may consist of:

• Findings from literature analysis;
• Critical analysis;
• Conceptual synthesis;
• Comparative analysis; and/or
• Theoretical findings.

Findings should be presented systematically and logically.

Tables, figures, charts, and other visual elements should present meaningful analytical results, not raw data that still require further processing.

The Results section should not exceed 20% of the total manuscript length.

Formatting: Book Antiqua, 11 pt; 1.5 line spacing; justified.

 

1. Discussion

The Discussion should account for at least 30% of the total manuscript length.

The Discussion should:

1. Interpret the research findings substantively;
2. Explain the meaning and implications of the findings;
3. Relate the findings to relevant theories and concepts;
4. Compare the findings with previous studies;
5. Use relevant, current, and primary scholarly literature;
6. Identify similarities and differences between the present findings and previous research;
7. Explain possible reasons for differences or similarities;
8. Highlight the novelty of the research findings; and
9. Clearly demonstrate the contribution of the study to the advancement of knowledge.

Authors are encouraged to emphasize findings that differ from previous studies when such differences provide meaningful theoretical, methodological, or empirical contributions.

The Discussion should go beyond merely repeating the Results. It should demonstrate the author's critical analysis, interpretation, and scholarly argument.

Formatting: Book Antiqua, 11 pt; 1.5 line spacing; justified.

 

9. Tables

All tables must be numbered consecutively according to their order of appearance in the manuscript.

Table titles should be placed above the table.

Example:

Table 1
Correlations Among and Descriptive Statistics for Key Study Variables

Tables should:

• Be referred to in the text before or near their placement;
• Present analytical information clearly;
• Use consistent formatting throughout the manuscript;
• Avoid unnecessary vertical lines;
• Use appropriate statistical notation;
• Include explanatory notes when necessary; and
• Be presented in a single-column layout or full-page width, as appropriate.

Tables should not contain raw data that require further processing or analysis.

Statistical symbols should be formatted consistently. For example:

Note. Ns range from 107 to 109 due to occasional missing data. Educ. = education; Relig. = religiosity.

p < .05.

 

10. Figures

Figures include graphs, diagrams, photographs, illustrations, conceptual models, maps, and other visual materials.

All figures must be numbered consecutively according to their order of appearance in the manuscript.

The figure caption should be placed below the figure.

Example:

Figure 1. Conceptual framework of the research.

Authors should ensure that:

• Figures are clear and readable;
• Text within figures remains legible when printed;
• Figures are relevant to the discussion;
• Figures are referred to in the manuscript;
• Sources are provided where applicable; and
• Copyright permission is obtained for materials that are not the author's own.

For manuscripts prepared in Microsoft Word, authors are encouraged to use the Text Box feature to contain figures or graphs where appropriate, as this can help maintain formatting stability when pages or manuscript elements are adjusted.

 

11. Mathematical Equations

Mathematical equations should be prepared using the Microsoft Equation Editor or MathType.

Equations should:

• Be centered;
• Be clearly formatted;
• Use consistent mathematical notation; and
• Be numbered consecutively throughout the manuscript.

 

12. Conclusion

The Conclusion should directly answer the research objectives rather than merely repeat or summarize the Results section.

The Conclusion should:

• Be concise, clear, and focused;
• Present the main findings as a synthesis of the results and discussion;
• Emphasize novel findings and scholarly contributions;
• Explain the significance of the findings for the relevant field; and
• Avoid introducing new data or arguments that have not been discussed previously.

The Conclusion should not exceed one page and should be written in paragraph form, rather than as a numbered or bulleted list.

Formatting: Book Antiqua, 11 pt; 1.5 line spacing; justified.

 

13. References

Authors must use a reference management tool such as Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, or another comparable reference management application.

The reference list must:

1. Include all sources cited in the manuscript;
2. Not include sources that are not cited in the manuscript;
3. Contain at least 15 references;
4. Include at least 80% up-to-date references, preferably published within the last 10 years;
5. Include at least 80% primary sources, particularly peer-reviewed journal articles; and
6. Use relevant and credible scholarly sources.

Authors are strongly encouraged to prioritize recent articles from reputable peer-reviewed journals and other primary scholarly sources.

References should be formatted consistently according to the citation style adopted by the journal.

Formatting: Book Antiqua, 11 pt; single line spacing; justified.

 

14. Plagiarism and Similarity

Authors must submit a plagiarism or similarity-check report together with the manuscript.

The maximum allowable similarity index is 25%.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that the manuscript is original and that all ideas, quotations, data, and materials derived from other sources are appropriately acknowledged and cited.

A similarity report does not replace the author's responsibility to ensure proper citation and academic integrity.

 

15. Submission Metadata

Authors must ensure that all required metadata are completed accurately during the manuscript submission process.

The metadata must include all authors listed in the manuscript, in the correct order and with complete information.

Authors should ensure consistency between:

• The manuscript;
• Author metadata;
• Author names;
• Affiliations;
• Email addresses; and
• Corresponding author information.

Changes to the author list after submission may be subject to the journal's editorial policy.

 

16. Alternative Contact Information

Authors are requested to provide a phone number in the Discussion/Comments field during submission.

The phone number will serve as an alternative means of communication if important progress-related messages cannot be successfully delivered through email.

The phone number should be provided only for communication purposes and should not be included in the published article unless required by the journal.

 

17. Language

Manuscripts may be submitted in:

• English, or
• Indonesian.

Authors must ensure that the manuscript uses clear, academic, and grammatically correct language.

For manuscripts written in English, authors are encouraged to have the manuscript professionally proofread or reviewed by a competent English-language editor before submission.

 

18. Manuscript Formatting Summary

The manuscript must be prepared using A4 paper size with the following page margins:

• Top: 1.5 cm
• Bottom: 1.5 cm
• Left: 1.5 cm
• Right: 1.5 cm