Author Guidelines

1. General Requirements

Originality: Manuscripts submitted to SJIR must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
Language: All submissions must be written in clear and concise English or Bahasa.
Submission Format: Manuscripts should be prepared using the SJIR template
File Format: Submissions must be in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
Length: The manuscript should be between 5,000 to 8,000 words, including references.

2. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized in the following order:

a. Title Page

Title: Concise and informative; maximum 14 words.
Author(s): Full name(s) without academic titles.
Affiliation(s): Institutional affiliation(s) of each author.
Corresponding Author: Name, email address, and ORCID iD.

b. Abstract

Length: 150–250 words.
Content: Summarize the research objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.
Keywords: 3–5 keywords separated by semicolons (;).

c. Main Text

The main body of the manuscript should include:

Introduction: Background, research questions, and objectives.
Literature Review: Overview of relevant literature and theoretical framework.
Methodology: Research design, data collection, and analysis methods.
Results and Discussion: Presentation and interpretation of findings.
Conclusion: Summary of findings, implications, and recommendations.

d. References

Citation Style: APA (6th edition).
Formatting: Use hanging indent for each reference entry.
Sources: Ensure all references are cited in the text and vice versa.

3. Formatting Guidelines

Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt.
Spacing: 1.5 line spacing throughout the manuscript.
Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
Page Numbers: Bottom center of each page.
Tables and Figures: Numbered consecutively; include titles and sources.

4. Submission Process

Online Submission: Manuscripts must be submitted through the SJIR online submission system:
https://sjir.ejournal.unsri.ac.id/index.php/sjir/about/submissions
Peer Review: SJIR employs a double-blind peer-review process.
Revision: Authors may be requested to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer feedback.

5. Ethical Considerations

Plagiarism: Manuscripts will be screened for plagiarism using Turnitin.
Similarity Index: A similarity index below 20% is acceptable; 21–50% requires revision; above 50% will be rejected.
Ethical Approval: For research involving human subjects, provide evidence of ethical approval.

6. Additional Information

Article Processing Charges (APCs): SJIR does not charge any APCs.
Publication Frequency: SJIR is published biannually, in June and December.
Contact: For inquiries, contact the editorial team at sjir@fisip.unsri.ac.id.jsr.org

Authors are encouraged to consult the SJIR template for detailed formatting and structural guidelines. Adherence to these guidelines will facilitate the review and publication process.