Reviewers Guidelines

The reviewer is responsible for critically evaluating and providing feedback on a manuscript within their area of expertise, offering constructive suggestions, and honest feedback to the author. Before beginning the review process, please consider the following points:

1.      Does the article align with your area of expertise?

2.      Do you have sufficient time to review the manuscript within a two-week period?

3.      Are there any conflicts of interest in the review process?

 

Review Process                           

When evaluating the manuscript, please consider the following aspects:

 

Writing

1.      Does the title reflect the content of the manuscript?

2.      Is the manuscript concise and easy to follow?

 

Length of the Manuscript

Does the manuscript consist of 4,000 to 7,000 words, including references?

 

Title

Is the title concise, free from implied terms, and, if possible, a statement of the main results or conclusions presented in the manuscript? Abbreviations should be avoided in the title.

 

Abstract

1.      Does the abstract include the following elements: 1) research objectives, 2) methods, 3) results or findings, and 4) conclusions?

2.      The abstract should be written in both Indonesian and English, left-aligned, without bold text, using Times New Roman font size 10, and single-spaced.

3.      The abstract should not exceed 250 words and must not include any references.

4.      The abstract should include a maximum of 3-5 key phrases/keywords.

 

Background

The background should clearly describe:

1.      The context of the research;

2.      The state of the art, research gap, or novelty;

3.      The hypothesis or research problem statement (optional);

4.      The approach to solving the problem; and

5.      The research objectives.

 

Methods

1.      The methodology should be clearly written so that other researchers can replicate the study and achieve the same results;

2.      The section should not only define the methods but also explain how the research was conducted; and

3.      The description should include the location, participants, research instruments, and data analysis methods.

 

Results and Discussion

1.      The data presented should be processed (not raw data) and formatted into tables or figures with appropriate captions that are easy to follow;

2.      The results should relate to the questions or objectives outlined in the introduction;

3.      The authors should describe their findings consistently with those reported by other researchers, or note any discrepancies;

4.      The authors should provide scientific interpretations for each result or finding presented;

5.      The authors should discuss the implications of the research;

6.      The authors should mention the limitations of the study or weaknesses in the methodology; and

7.      The authors should indicate areas requiring further research or expansion of ideas.

 

Conclusion

The conclusion should consist of:

1.      An answer to the main research objectives;

2.      Implications or recommendations; and

3.      It should be written in paragraphs, not in bullet points or numbered lists.