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Author Guidelines

Submission Procedure

Authors are required to prepare their manuscript in accordance with the following guidelines before submission. Manuscripts that do not comply with these requirements may be returned without review.

Language

Manuscripts may be submitted and published in either English or Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia). Authors are encouraged to choose the language in which they can best express their research. Regardless of the language chosen, authors are strongly encouraged to have their manuscript carefully proofread for grammar, clarity, and consistency prior to submission. Authors writing in a non-native language are advised to seek assistance from a proficient speaker or a professional language editing service.

File Format

Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format using the official manuscript template provided by the journal. PDF files are not accepted for initial submission. The template is available for download on the journal website in both English and Indonesian versions. Authors must use the appropriate template corresponding to the language of their manuscript.

The maximum file size for any uploaded file (manuscript, figures, or supplementary materials) is 4 MB. Files exceeding this limit will not be accepted by the system. Authors with large figures or datasets are advised to compress files or use external repositories and provide access links within the manuscript.

Manuscript Structure

A complete manuscript should include the following sections in order:

  1. Title — Concise, informative, and no longer than 20 words.
  2. Abstract — Structured abstract of 150–250 words, covering: Background, Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusion.
  3. Keywords — 4 to 6 keywords, separated by semicolons.
  4. Introduction — Background, literature review, research gap, and objectives.
  5. Background Theory and Theoretical Foundation — Review of relevant prior studies, foundational theories, or conceptual frameworks that underpin the research.
  6. Method — Research design, data collection, and analysis procedures.
  7. Results — Findings presented clearly with tables or figures as appropriate.
  8. Discussion — Interpretation of results, comparison with prior work, and implications.
  9. Conclusion — Summary of key findings and future directions.
  10. Acknowledgements (if applicable) — Funding sources, contributors, and AI tool disclosure.
  11. References — Formatted according to APA 7th Edition.

Note: The Background Theory and Theoretical Foundation section may be merged with the Introduction if the authors find it more appropriate for the nature of their research.

Manuscript Length

Manuscripts should be approximately 7 to 16 pages using the official journal template (equivalent to roughly 3,500–8,000 words), excluding references. Manuscripts significantly outside this range may be returned for revision prior to review.

Figures and Tables

All figures and tables must be numbered consecutively and include descriptive captions. Figures should be submitted in high resolution (minimum 300 dpi). Tables must be editable and not submitted as images.

Citation and Reference Style

This journal uses the APA 7th Edition referencing style. All in-text citations must correspond to a full reference in the reference list. The use of a reference management tool (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote) is strongly recommended.

Examples of common citation formats:

Jamil, M. (2022). Pelatihan Perhitungan HPP dalam Menentukan Harga Jual Bagi Anggota Koperasi Bina Bersama Syariah Kecamatan Ranto Peureulak Kabupaten Aceh Timur. PASAI: Jurnal Pengabdian kepada Masyarakat, 1(1), 1–6.

Refi, T. M. (2023). Pengaruh Disiplin Terhadap Kinerja Pegawai Pada Puskesmas Rantau Panjang Peureulak Aceh Timur. Jurnal Ekonomi Bisnis, Manajemen dan Akuntansi, 2(1), 18–24.

Wang, L., Da, W., & Mohamed, F. N. (2025). Research on the Innovative Path of Cultural and Creative Transformation of Tibetan Thangka Intangible Cultural Heritage. Design Journal, 3(2), 63–72.

Wali, M., Iqbal, T., Salam, A., & Syafrinal, S. (2026). Designing a Solar-Powered IoT-Based Flood Early Warning System Prototype with Audio-Visual Alarm for Aceh Region. Design Journal, 4(1), 18–40.

Taylor, M. (2026). Abject Objects: A Case for Using Humour and Horror in Design. Design Journal, 4(1), 1–17.

Jeraman, F., Faizah, N. M., & Koryanto, L. (2023). Sistem pakar diagnosa penyakit pada tanaman padi kecamatan satarmese kabupaten manggarai provinsi nusa tenggara timur berbasis web dengan metode forward chaining. Computer Journal, 1(1), 73–81.

Purnasiwi, R. G., & Tundo, T. (2025). Evaluasi Kepuasan Pelanggan terhadap Kendaraan Motor Vario Menggunakan Metode Simple Additive Weighting (SAW). Computer Journal, 3(2), 78–89.

Jamali, M. (2024). Pelatihan Pembuatan Surat melalui Mail Merge di Dayah Misbahul Huda. BA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat, 2(2), 44–48. https://doi.org/10.58477/ba.v2i2.236

Maknuni, J. (2024). Pengembangan Pendidikan Komputer Untuk Meningkatkan Kemampuan Digital Siswa. Jurnal Aktual Pendidikan Indonesia, 3(2), 34–37.

Pressman, R. S., & Maxim, B. R. (2020). Software Engineering: A Practitioner's Approach (9th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.

Sommerville, I. (2016). Software Engineering (10th ed.). Pearson Education.

Pratama, A., & Sari, D. (2023). The effect of financial literacy on SME performance in developing economies. In Proceedings of the International Conference on Economics and Business Management (pp. 112–120). Universitas Syiah Kuala Press.

Badan Pusat Statistik. (2024). Statistik usaha mikro kecil dan menengah 2024. https://www.bps.go.id

Article Processing Charge (APC)

This journal operates under an open access model. Upon acceptance of a manuscript, an Article Processing Charge (APC) applies. Authors are advised to review the current APC amount and payment procedures on the Fees page, available in the About the Journal menu of this journal's website, prior to submission.

Retraction Policy

The journal is committed to maintaining the integrity of the scientific record. A published article may be retracted if:

  • Clear evidence of unreliable findings is discovered (e.g., data fabrication, falsification, or manipulation).
  • The article constitutes plagiarism or duplicate publication.
  • The research was conducted unethically (e.g., without required ethics approval).
  • The authors have retracted the findings themselves.
  • A legal issue is identified (e.g., copyright infringement, defamation).

Retraction notices will be published in the same volume and issue as the original article where possible, clearly linked to the retracted article. The original article will be retained online with a clear watermark indicating retraction, in accordance with COPE Retraction Guidelines. Authors found to have committed research misconduct may be banned from submitting to this journal in the future.

Retraction does not entitle authors to a refund of the Article Processing Charge. Authors found to have submitted fraudulent work after the APC has been paid will not receive reimbursement.

Ethical Requirements

Authors must ensure their submission complies with the journal's Publication Ethics policy. This includes disclosure of conflicts of interest, AI tool usage (in the Acknowledgements), and ethics committee approval for research involving human subjects. All submissions are screened for plagiarism using iThenticate. The similarity index must not exceed 20% (excluding references and quotations).

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements.

  • The manuscript has not been previously published and is not currently under review by another journal or publication.
  • The manuscript is written in English or Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) and has been proofread for grammar and clarity.
  • The manuscript follows the Author Guidelines, including structure, length, and formatting requirements, and has been prepared using the official journal template.
  • The manuscript file is in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format, does not exceed 4 MB, and has been anonymized for double-blind review.
  • The manuscript uses APA 7th Edition referencing style, and all references are complete and accurate.
  • All figures and tables are numbered, captioned, and of sufficient resolution (min. 300 dpi).
  • All authors have been listed with their full names, institutional affiliations, and valid email addresses.
  • The corresponding author's details are accurate and include a valid institutional email address.
  • Conflicts of interest have been declared, or a statement confirming no conflict of interest has been included in the manuscript.
  • Any use of AI or AI-assisted tools has been disclosed in the Acknowledgements section.
  • Where applicable, ethics committee approval for research involving human subjects has been obtained and documented in the manuscript.
  • The manuscript similarity index does not exceed 20% as verified by a plagiarism detection tool.
  • I have reviewed the journal's Fees page (available under About the Journal) and understand the applicable Article Processing Charge upon acceptance.
  • I have read and agree to the journal's Publication Ethics policy and Copyright Notice.

Copyright Notice

By submitting this manuscript, the author(s) confirm and agree to the following:

  1. The manuscript is original, has not been previously published in any form, and is not currently under review by any other journal or publication.
  2. All authors listed have made a substantial contribution to the work and have approved the final version of the manuscript for submission.
  3. The authors hold the rights to publish this work and grant the journal the right of first publication.
  4. Upon acceptance, the article will be published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
  5. Authors retain copyright of their work. The journal is granted a non-exclusive license to publish and distribute the article.
  6. The authors take full responsibility for the accuracy and integrity of all content, including data, citations, and statements made in the manuscript.
  7. Any use of third-party material (text, figures, data) has been properly attributed and all necessary permissions have been obtained.
  8. The authors acknowledge the Article Processing Charge (APC) policy as described on the journal's Fees page, available under the About the Journal menu, and agree to fulfill payment within the period specified in the acceptance notification.
  9. The authors understand that in the event of retraction due to research misconduct, the APC will not be refunded.