Style and Layout Guide

Template and File Format

Authors are required to use the official manuscript template, which can be downloaded [here].

  • Manuscripts must be typed and edited using Microsoft Word in a two-column format (author’s responsibility).

  • The final layout for publication will be prepared by the editorial team using Microsoft Publisher in a two-column format.

Manuscript Length

The manuscript must be between 10 to 20 pages, including all tables, figures, and references. Submissions outside this range may not be considered for review.

Formatting Details by Section

1. Title of the Manuscript

  • Capitalization: Title Case

  • Font: Times New Roman, 14 pt, Bold

  • Alignment: Centered

2. Author Information

  • Names should follow Indonesian language rules (EYD) and must be written without academic titles.

  • Font: Times New Roman, 11 pt, Bold, centered

  • Institutional affiliation, email, and phone number should appear below the author name in Times New Roman, 10 pt

3. Abstract and Keywords

Abstract must be written in both Bahasa Indonesia and English.

  • Section Titles: "Abstrak" and "Abstract"

    • Font: Times New Roman, 10 pt, Bold

    • Alignment: Left-aligned

  • Abstract Content:

    • Font: Times New Roman, 10 pt, Italic

    • Alignment: Justified

    • Must not exceed 200 words

    • No paragraph indent or bullet points

  • Keywords section:

    • Label “Keywords”: Times New Roman, 10 pt, Bold

    • Keyword entries: Times New Roman, 10 pt

4. Main Content of the Manuscript

4.1 Headings and Subheadings

  • First-Level Headings:

    • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, Bold

    • Capitalization: Title Case

  • Second-Level and Lower Subheadings:

    • Font: Times New Roman, 10 pt, Bold

    • Capitalization: Title Case

4.2 Paragraph Content

  • Font: Times New Roman, 10 pt

  • Alignment: Justified

  • Use bold or italic only where contextually appropriate

  • Use the International System of Units (SI). If non-SI units are used, a conversion table must be included.

  • Indonesian manuscripts should comply with EYD and use standardized terms.

  • English manuscripts must be checked with a US English spell checker.

4.3 Citations

References in the text should be cited using the author-date format:

  • Single Author: e.g., “… as noted by Taylor (1990).” or “… in the series (Taylor, 1990).”

  • Two Authors: e.g., “… as described by Taylor and Pandjaitan (1945).”

  • Three or more authors: e.g., “… described by Taylor et al. (1990).”

  • Font: Times New Roman, 10 pt

4.4 Figures and Tables

  • Font for captions: Arial, 9 pt, Bold

  • Position: As close as possible to where they are first mentioned in the text

  • Each figure and table must have a number and a clear, descriptive title

5. References

  • References must be recent, ideally published within the last five years.

  • References should be listed alphabetically by the author's last name.

  • Format: Author(s), Year, Title, Source (Publisher/Journal), Page, and Location.

  • Font: Times New Roman, 10 pt

  • Example:
    Taylor, J., 1990, Linear Algebra, Prentice Hall, New Jersey.