Author Guideliness

  1. Author Guideliness

    General Submission Requirements

    1. Manuscripts submitted to EDOVA Journal should be research-based or conceptual works that have not been published or under consideration elsewhere.
    2. Manuscripts may be written in either English or Indonesian. They should be submitted in MS Word format, using 12-pt Times New Roman font. The margins (left, right, top, and bottom) should be set to 1 cm, and the text should be single-spaced on A4-sized paper.
    3. If a manuscript is returned to the author for revision, it must be resubmitted promptly. Revised manuscripts should be submitted through the Online Submission Interface. Any revised manuscript returned after three months will be considered a new submission.
    4. The abstract must be written in both English and Indonesian, with a word count between 150 and 250 words.
    5. Keywords in both English and Indonesian must consist of 3-5 words.
    6. Manuscripts should be between 3,000 and 6,000 words, excluding the abstract and references.
    7. All references cited in the manuscript must be properly cited in the text, following APA citation style (as guided by Microsoft Word) and managed using the Mendeley system.
    8. The oldest reference used in the manuscript should not exceed 10 years.
    9. Manuscripts must be submitted via the EDOVA Journal website (OJS).
    10. Follow the Online Submission Guidelines when submitting online.
    11. Ensure that the manuscript adheres to the EDOVA Journal Article Template.
    12. Manuscripts will undergo review by at least two peer reviewers, although editors reserve the right to make formatting adjustments without altering the manuscript’s content.

    Manuscript Structure

    Abstract
    The abstract should provide a concise summary of the research problem, objectives, methods, and key findings. It should be written in a single paragraph in English, with a maximum of 250 words. The abstract should also include 3-5 keywords that reflect the research domain and methods used, facilitating easy discovery and understanding of the study.

    Introduction
    The introduction should consist of four parts:

    1. Present the empirical or theoretical problem that the research addresses, which can be explained in one or two paragraphs.
    2. Provide an overview of recent studies related to the research topic, highlighting the current state of the field and identifying the limitations of previous studies. This section should span two or three paragraphs.
    3. Identify the gaps between the existing literature and the current theoretical or empirical aspects of the research. This can be written in one or two paragraphs.
    4. State the research questions and objectives, derived from the gap analysis. Highlight the novelty of the research in one paragraph.

    Research Methodology

    This section typically includes:

    1. Research design
    2. Population, sample, or research subjects
    3. Data collection methods and instrument development
    4. Data analysis techniques

    The section should be written in descriptive paragraphs. Excessive use of formulas or tables should be avoided unless absolutely necessary to present the findings clearly.

    Research Results and Discussion

    This is the core of the manuscript, often the longest section. Present the results of the research clearly, based on data analysis such as statistical tests or other research methods. If results are presented using tables or figures, ensure clarity in their presentation. The discussion section should interpret the results, providing a narrative that connects the findings to the research questions and the existing literature.

    Conclusion
    The conclusion should contain two sub-sections:

    1. A summary of the main findings from the research.
    2. Suggestions or recommendations for future research, based on the implications of the findings.

    Be cautious about making broad generalizations. In this section, also acknowledge the limitations of the research.

    Acknowledgments (If Applicable)

    In this section, credit any individuals or institutions that contributed to the research. This includes funding sources, research facilities, or academic advice that helped improve the quality of the manuscript. If the article has been presented at a seminar or conference, mention these forums as well.

    References
    References must follow APA 7th edition formatting. At least 80% of the cited sources should be from the last 10 years. It is strongly recommended to use the Mendeley reference management tool.