Author Guidelines

 

 

Author Guidelines

Writing Instructions

  • The journal accepts the original research articles, that have not been published anywhere before and/or not being reviewed by another journal.
  • The manuscript does not contain elements of plagiarism. The editorial board will immediately reject texts that show elements of plagiarism.
  • Documents can be made in  English.
  • Documents may consist either empirical findings or theoretical compositions.
  • The document is formatted in MS Word, with no more than 15 pages in A4 size, single-sided, with 1,15 spacing with Tahoma 10 font format. 
  • Manuscripts must consist of title, name, affiliation, email address, abstract and keywords, introduction, literature review, research methodology, results of data analysis, discussion, conclusions, as well as a bibliography.
  • Abstracts are written in English, limited to a maximum of 300 words, and the number of keywords is 3 to 5 words
  • I am composing label titles that are left-aligned at the top of the table, accompanied by numbers.
  • The font size in the table must be inferior than the body font size.
  • The title of the image is located at the bottom and employs center alignment.
  • Manuscripts must be submitted to the editor of JIMMU (Jurnal Ilmu Manajemen) at least one month prior to publication.

Manuscript Structure

Title. The title must be appeal, clear, precise and approximately not more 20 words. Write an article title using simple and straightforward words that can offer readers a glimpse of the content with their first glance.

Author’s name and Affiliations. Include the full name of each author, department, faculty, and affiliated university, followed by the province and country of the institution. If more than one author contributed to this article, please provide detailed information about the corresponding author.

Abstract.

(Introduction) Describe the topic your paper examines. Provide a background to your paper and why is this topic interesting. Avoid unnecessary content. (Background Problems) State the problem or economic/business phenomena studied in this paper and specify the research question(s) in one sentence. (Novelty) Briefly explain why no one else has adequately researched the question yet. Declare your research gap. (Research Method) Provide an overview of the research methods and data used in this paper. Describe your research design by defining the type of research (quantitative/qualitative), the reasons for selecting specific research objects, the analysis tools, the sample size/sample criteria, and the sampling techniques. (Findings/Results) List empirical findings, contributions, impacts. (Conclusion) Provide conclusion(s) and implication(s) of your research. End your sentences with the answer of the main take-home message from your research. 300 words maximum.

Keywords. Keywords are an essential part of abstract writing. Authors should select a maximum of five keywords that are specific and reflect what is essential about the article. Keywords and the article classification should be provided right after the abstract. These keywords will be used for indexers and search engines in finding the relevant articles.

Introduction.

The Introduction should briefly place the study in a broad context and highlight why it is important and necessary. It should provide a general background of the study, define a problem, emphasize the purpose/justification for its execution, and present a clear and concise study objective. Hypotheses should also be addressed here.

The current state of the research field should be carefully reviewed, and key publications, especially recent ones, should be cited. The Introduction should be comprehensible and connect the points mentioned above with a dynamic flow of reading, making it accessible to scientists outside of the specific research field. Citations should be presented in parentheses, using only the last name of the first author followed by the year, without commas or periods.

Literature review.

This section contains theoretical underpinning and literature referenced pertaining to previous research that is related to the topic and also highlighted a research gap. It is highly recommended that the literature referenced is published no more than ten years. Also, it is suggested to prioritize the literature as the following order:  reputable international journals, accredited national journals, national journals, international symposiums, national symposiums, and textbooks.

A good literature review does not merely summarize relevant previous research. In the literature review, the researcher critically evaluates, re-organizes and synthesizes the work of others. The key to a successful literature review lies in author(s) ability to “digest” information from different sources, critically evaluate it and resent conclusions in a concise, logical and reader-friendly manner.

For research with hypothesis testing, the hypothesis development is built based on supporting theory, previous research, and logical reasoning.

Method, data, and analysis.

The research methodology should cover the following points: 1). Concise explanation of the research’s methodology is prevalent; 2). Reasons for choosing the particular methods are well described; 3). The research’s design is accurate; the sample’s design is appropriate; 4). The data collection processes are properly conducted; 5). The data analysis methods are relevant and state-of-the-art.

Result. The Results section can be organized into subheadings as necessary. It should present a clear and concise description of the experimental results, their interpretation, and the conclusions that can be drawn from the experiments.

Discussion.

The "Discussion" section of a research paper provides a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of the study's results in the context of existing knowledge in the field. It is an opportunity for the researchers to delve deeper into the implications and significance of their findings, compare them with previous studies, and explore possible explanations for the observed outcomes. As the results are presented, make sure to cite references that justify, support, explain, or contradict the data evaluated and found in this study.

The authors critically evaluate their results in the discussion section, highlighting strengths and weaknesses, addressing any discrepancies or unexpected findings, and providing potential explanations or hypotheses. They may also discuss the limitations of the study, such as methodological constraints or potential sources of bias, and propose avenues for future research to elucidate the topic further. The discussion section often includes a synthesis of the key findings, relating them back to the research questions or objectives outlined in the Introduction.

Conclusion. The conclusions section serves as the culmination of the research findings and provides a concise summary of the key outcomes and implications of the study. In this section, the researchers present their final thoughts and insights based on the analysis and interpretation of the data. It is an opportunity to address the research objectives and hypotheses and determine whether they were supported or contradicted by the findings. The conclusions should be supported by evidence from the results and discussion sections, highlighting the significance and novelty of the research outcomes. Additionally, this section may also discuss the limitations of the study and suggest potential areas for future research. The "Conclusions" section aims to tie together all the threads of the research and provide a clear and coherent summary of the main findings, ultimately contributing to the broader understanding of the research field and potentially influencing future scientific endeavors.

Acknowledgment (if any). This section provides an opportunity to express gratitude for any assistance or support received that goes beyond the author's direct contributions or funding sources. It is a chance to acknowledge individuals or organizations that provided administrative and technical support throughout the research process. This could include valuable contributions such as guidance from mentors, assistance from laboratory staff, or support from colleagues who provided insightful discussions and feedback. Additionally, it is an opportunity to acknowledge any donations in kind, such as the provision of materials or equipment used in the experiments, which greatly facilitated the research.

Ethical considerations. For more details on how to report this, see "Publication and Research Ethics": https://riset.unisma.ac.id/index.php/jimmu/Publication_Ethics. Put “Not applicable” if the study does not require an ethical statement.

Conflict of Interest. All authors should disclose any personal and/or financial relationships with others or organizations that may improperly influence their paper. A conflict of interest statement should be provided in the manuscript file immediately before the References section. Case there are no Conflicts of Interest, so report "The authors declare no conflicts of interest".

Funding. The names of the funding organizations should be written in full. If there was no financial aid, it should be reported that "This research did not receive any financial support".

Reference. The manuscript is expected to involve approximately 20-25 primary and up-to-date references to assert high-quality contributions to the knowledge development. Authors are encouraged to cite manuscripts mainly from primary source publications (journals) from the last ten years. In addition, authors should avoid excessively referencing their own work (self-citation). Citations and references must strictly follow the APA (American Psychological Association) style. We recommend that the authors should use reference management software, such as Mendeley, Zotero, RefWorks, or basic Microsoft Word References Manager.

Example of References using APA styles:

https://aut.ac.nz.libguides.com/APA6th/referencelist#s-lg-box-13427408