Author Guideines

Manuscript Format

Submitted papers must be written in English. The manuscript should be prepared in A4 size, single column, with margins of 2.5 cm on all sides. The text must be written in Book Antiqua, 11-point font, and submitted in MS Word (.docx) format. For detailed formatting, please refer to the Paper Template (Click to download).

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Manuscript Structure

Title
The title should be concise, informative, and not exceed 25 words. A running title (used as a header) must also be provided, not exceeding 60 characters including spaces.

Author(s) and Corresponding Author Information
This section should include the full names of all authors, their institutional affiliations, and the details of the corresponding author (name, institution, full address, phone/handphone number, and e-mail). The first and corresponding authors must be clearly indicated.

Abstract
The abstract should be no more than 250 words for a Regular Paper and 100 words for a Short Communication. It should summarize the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of the study.

Keywords
Provide up to eight keywords, arranged in alphabetical order, to describe the main content of the manuscript.

Introduction
The introduction must explain the scope, objectives, and significance of the study in the context of current knowledge. It should highlight the gap analysis that justifies the research, supported by at least two citations from relevant references.

Methods
The methods section must describe how the study was conducted with sufficient detail to ensure replicability. It should include research design, data collection, instruments, and analysis procedures. The writing must be direct, precise, and in the past tense.

Results
This section should present the findings of the research clearly and logically without interpretation or bias. Data should be supported by tables and figures where appropriate.

Discussion
The discussion must interpret the results, explain their significance in light of previous studies, and provide insights into new understandings. It should link back to the introduction, address the research questions, and suggest implications for future research.

Conclusion
The conclusion should synthesize the main findings, highlight their contributions, and, if relevant, recommend directions for further study.

References
The reference list must begin on a separate page, arranged alphabetically by the first author’s last name. Only works cited in the text should be included. All in-text citations and references must follow the APA 7th edition style. References should be in 11-point font and double-spaced. Authors are encouraged to use reference management tools such as Mendeley or Zotero.