AUTHOR GUIDELINES

General Provisions
All articles must be written in ENGLISH. Authors are required to use the article template provided by the journal. The template already includes the formats and styles needed for writing the article.


Please copy the content of your article into the template through the following link: Click here to open the Article TEMPLATE


Articles must be saved in Microsoft Word format, namely .doc or .docx. Please do not submit articles in PDF format so that the manuscript can be edited and the review process is facilitated.

  1. Title (12 pt)
    The article title must be written concisely, clearly, and specifically, and must reflect the main focus of the research. The title must describe the problem, variables, method, or main contribution of the research. Avoid uncommon abbreviations and unnecessary words. Use the Cambria font at 12 pt.
  2. Author Names, Affiliations, and Emails (11 pt)
    The names of all authors must be placed directly below the article title in the authorship order that has been agreed upon. Author names are written without academic titles. Each author must state their institutional affiliation, such as study program, faculty, university, or research institution, along with the country. An active email address must be provided for each author or at least for the corresponding author in accordance with the journal's provisions. The corresponding author must be clearly marked. Use the Cambria font at 12 pt.
  3. Abstract (10 pt)
    The abstract must consist of 200–300 words and present a summary of the research covering the background or objective, the method used, the main results, and the conclusion. The abstract must be written concisely, clearly, informatively, and be self-contained. Avoid including literature citations, tables, figures, or unnecessary information. Use the Cambria font at 10 pt.
  4. Introduction (12 pt)
    The introduction must explain the background of the problem, the urgency of the research, the development of previous research, the research gap, the novelty, and the research objectives. Authors need to use relevant and up-to-date scientific references to strengthen the argument and show the contribution of the research. Use the Cambria font at 12 pt.
  5. Research Method (12 pt)
    The research method must explain the research approach and design, the source and type of data, the data collection technique, the population and sample where relevant, the research variables or objects, and the analysis technique used. The explanation must be arranged systematically and in detail so that the research can be understood, evaluated, and replicated by other researchers. Use the Cambria font at 12 pt.
  6. Research Results (12 pt)
    The research results present the findings obtained based on the established research method. Results may be presented in the form of descriptions, tables, figures, graphs, or other relevant visualizations. Every table and figure must be given a number, a title, and the necessary notes. The presentation of results must be objective, systematic, and in accordance with the research data. Use the Cambria font at 12 pt.
  7. Discussion (12 pt)
    The discussion must interpret the research results and relate them to the research objectives, theory, and previous research. Authors need to explain the similarities or differences between the findings and previous research, describe the theoretical and practical implications, and affirm the scientific contribution of the research. Research limitations may also be stated where relevant. Use the Cambria font at 12 pt.
  8. Conclusion (12 pt)
    The conclusion must summarize the main findings and answer the research objectives or questions. The conclusion is written concisely, clearly, and based on the research results, without repeating the entire description of the results and discussion. Implications and suggestions for further research may be included where relevant. Use the Cambria font at 12 pt.
  9. Statement on the Use of AI (12 pt)
    Authors must state transparently the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in preparing the article, if used, in accordance with the journal's policy. The use of AI does not transfer the authors' responsibility for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and content of the article. If AI was not used, authors must provide an appropriate statement. Use the Cambria font at 12 pt.
  10. Conflicts of Interest (12 pt)
    Authors must disclose potential conflicts of interest that may affect the objectivity of the research or publication, including financial interests, professional relationships, and personal interests. If there is no conflict of interest, authors must state explicitly that there is no conflict of interest to disclose. Use the Cambria font at 12 pt.
  11. Author Contributions (12 pt)
    Authors must explain the contribution of each author in carrying out the research and preparing the article, such as the formulation of ideas, development of methodology, data collection and analysis, interpretation of results, drafting, and review and editing of the manuscript. The statement must reflect the real contribution of each author and be agreed upon by all authors. Use the Cambria font at 12 pt.
  12. Acknowledgments (12 pt)
    Acknowledgments are used to give recognition to individuals, institutions, funding bodies, or other parties who supported the research but do not meet the criteria for authorship. If the research received funding, authors must state the name of the funding institution and the grant number if available. Use the Cambria font at 12 pt.
  13. References (12 pt)
    The reference list must contain at least 40 references that are relevant to the research topic and all of which are cited in the article. The references must meet the following composition:
    a.  At least 70% of the references come from reputable international journals. 
    b.  At most 30% of the references come from reputable national journals accredited by SINTA.

The references used must prioritize publications from the last three years counted from the year of article submission, without setting aside classic or fundamental sources that are important to the theoretical foundation of the research.

Citations and the reference list must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) style in the edition determined by the journal. Authors are required to use the reference management software MENDELEY to manage references, insert in-text citations, and generate the reference list automatically.

All references must come from credible, relevant, verifiable sources that match the research focus. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of reference metadata, the consistency between in-text citations and the reference list, and the completeness of the DOI or URL where available. Use the Cambria font at 12 pt.