Author Guidelines

1. General Information

• Manuscript must be written in English.
• Total length: minimum 8 pages and maximum 15 pages, including the abstract.
• Manuscript must use Constantia font.
• Main text: Constantia 12 pt, single spacing.
• Abstract and table content: Constantia 11 pt.

2. Title and Author Information

Title

• Maximum 15 words.
• Written in English.
• Centered, Constantia 14 pt, bold.
• Clear, concise, and reflects the research content.

Author(s) Information

• Full name without academic titles and without abbreviations.
• Constantia 12 pt, bold.
• Include institution name, faculty, and study program.
• Provide the full institutional address.
• Email address must be provided.
• Corresponding author must be clearly indicated using (*).

3. Abstract and Keywords

Abstract

• Written in both Indonesian and English.
• 150–200 words.
• Constantia 11 pt, single-spaced.
• Presented in one paragraph.
• Must contain research importance, objectives, methods, results, and significance of findings.

Keywords

• Maximum 5 keywords.
• Separated by commas.
• Must reflect the article and journal scope.
• Constantia 11 pt, single spacing.

4. Introduction

• Heading: Constantia 12 pt, bold.
• Single spacing with first-line indentation of 1 cm.
• Maximum 8 paragraphs.
• Contains background, research context, literature review, and research objectives.
• The opening paragraph should explain the state of the art.
• The research gap and novelty must be clearly stated.
• The closing paragraph should present the research objectives.
• Citations must follow APA style; references from the last 5 years are preferred.
• Only one supporting table or figure is allowed in this section.
• No sub-subsections are allowed.

5. Research Methods

• Constantia 12 pt, single spacing.
• Clearly describe the research design.
• Explain the research location and participants or documents.
• Describe data collection procedures.
• Explain data analysis techniques.
• Subheadings may be used when necessary.

6. Results and Discussion

• Constantia 12 pt, single spacing.
• Results and discussion must be presented together.
• Do not use "Results" and "Discussion" as separate subchapter titles.
• Analysis must address the research questions.
• Findings must be interpreted using relevant theories and recent references.
• This section should cover approximately 50–70% of the article.

Tables

• Tables must be created using the MS Word table feature, not images.
• Do not use vertical lines.
• Use centered alignment where appropriate.
• Table title is placed above the table.
• Source is placed below the table and centered.
• Table content: Constantia 11 pt.

Figures

• Figure title and source are placed below the figure and centered.
• High-resolution images are recommended.

7. Conclusion

• Constantia 12 pt, single spacing.
• Must answer the research objectives.
• Summarizes the main findings and discussion.
• Highlights the contribution and advantages of the study.
• Written in 2 paragraphs.

8. References

• Use Mendeley Reference Manager.
• Follow APA (American Psychological Association) style.
• Minimum 15 references.
• References published within the last 10 years are preferred.
• All references must be cited in the manuscript.
• Primary sources such as reputable journal articles, books, theses, and dissertations are prioritized.
• References must be arranged alphabetically.

9. Important Notes

• Manuscript must follow the official JKAAP Template (2024).
• Submission file must be in MS Word format (.doc or .docx).
• Formatting must strictly follow the Constantia font requirements.
• Manuscripts that do not comply with the template may be returned for revision.