Author Guidelines

Title

The title should be concise, informative, and reflect the main focus of the study. It should not exceed 15 words, avoid uncommon abbreviations, and clearly represent the research problem or contribution. The title should emphasize the primary concept followed by its specific context when necessary.

Author(s) and Affiliation(s)

The manuscript should include the full names of all authors without academic degrees or professional titles. Each author's institutional affiliation, complete institutional address, and valid email address must be provided. The corresponding author should be clearly identified.

Abstract

The abstract must be written in English and Indonesia, each in a single paragraph consisting of 150–250 words. It should briefly present the background, research objectives, methodology, principal findings, conclusions, and 3–5 keywords arranged alphabetically.

Introduction

The introduction should present the research background, current state of knowledge supported by recent literature, research gap, problem statement, novelty of the study, research objectives, and significance of the research. The final paragraph should clearly state the purpose of the study and its contribution to theory and practice.

Method

This section should describe the research design, participants or research subjects, research setting, instruments, data collection procedures, data analysis techniques, and ethical considerations where applicable. The methodology should be explained clearly enough to allow replication of the study.

Results

The results section should present the research findings objectively and systematically without interpretation. Findings should be supported by appropriate tables, figures, graphs, or other relevant evidence where necessary. The presentation of results should directly address the research questions or objectives and avoid repeating the same information in both text and tables or figures.

Discussion

The discussion should interpret and explain the significance of the research findings by relating them to the research objectives, theoretical framework, and previous studies. Authors should explain why the findings occurred, highlight similarities and differences with existing literature, discuss theoretical and practical implications, and demonstrate the originality and contribution of the study. Limitations of the research and opportunities for future studies may also be addressed in this section.

Conclusion and Recommendations

The conclusion should directly answer the research objectives and summarize the major findings without repeating the discussion. It should emphasize the contribution of the study to the advancement of knowledge and practice. Practical implications and recommendations for future research should also be provided when appropriate.

References

The reference list should contain only works cited in the manuscript. Authors are required to use reference management software such as Mendeley, EndNote, Zotero, or similar applications. At least 80% of the references should consist of journal articles, conference proceedings, or research reports published within the last five years. References must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition citation style.

In-text Citation

Citations should follow the APA 7th Edition author-date format. Examples include (Rush, 2014) for paraphrasing and (Rush, 2014, p. 56) for direct quotations.