Author Guidelines
General Requirements
Manuscripts must be written in either Indonesian or English and must not have been previously published, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere. Submissions must be free from any form of plagiarism.
Manuscripts may take the form of original research articles, case studies, or literature reviews. Authors are required to register in the journal system prior to submission, and detailed instructions for registration and submission are provided within the journal platform.
All submitted manuscripts will undergo a peer-review process prior to publication in Journal of Good Governance and Public Policy. Authors must ensure that their manuscripts conform strictly to the prescribed author guidelines and the official journal template.
Manuscript Structure
Title
The title must be concise, precise, and informative, with a maximum length of 20 words. It should accurately reflect the core issue discussed without including uncommon abbreviations. The principal idea should be presented at the beginning, followed by a clarifying description.
Author Details
Authors’ full names must be provided without academic titles, accompanied by institutional affiliations, full institutional addresses, and email addresses.
Abstract
The abstract must be presented as a single paragraph not exceeding 250 words. For research-based articles, it should provide a clear and comprehensive overview, including: the background of the study, research objectives, methodological approach, principal findings, and key conclusions. The abstract should be written in a coherent and integrated manner without subheadings.
Keywords
Authors must provide three to five relevant keywords that accurately represent the content of the article. Keywords should be written in lower case, except for proper nouns.
Introduction
The introduction should situate the study within a broader academic context and clearly demonstrate its significance. It must outline the research problem, objectives, and scope, while incorporating a critical review of relevant literature. Key debates, inconsistencies, or gaps in previous studies should be highlighted where appropriate. The section should conclude with a clear statement of the research aim and its primary contributions. Citations must follow APA style conventions.
Method
This section should clearly describe the research design, approach, and procedures. It must include an explanation of the research subjects or units of analysis, data collection techniques, instruments used, and methods of data analysis. The methodological description should ensure transparency, validity, and reproducibility.
Results and Discussion
The results must be presented systematically and supported by adequate empirical data. Findings should directly address the research questions or hypotheses stated in the introduction.
The discussion should interpret the findings in relation to existing literature and theoretical frameworks. Authors are expected to explain the significance of their results, compare them with previous studies, and identify similarities or discrepancies. The broader implications of the findings should be elaborated, and potential directions for future research may also be included.
Conclusion
The conclusion should succinctly summarise the main findings in relation to the research objectives. It must not merely repeat earlier sections but should provide clear insights, implications, and well-founded recommendations. Suggestions for future research should also be outlined.
References
The reference list must include only sources cited within the manuscript. References should predominantly consist of recent scholarly works, with a strong emphasis on journal articles published within the last five years. All references must be formatted according to APA style. The use of reference management software such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero is strongly recommended to ensure accuracy and consistency.
