Author Guideline

Guideline for Author

Submissions are welcomed from authors worldwide. Authors should ensure they provide sufficient context for readers to fully understand and value their work.

1. General Requirements

To meet the standards of Jurnal Civic Governance dan Administrasi Publik:

  • Manuscripts must be written in English.
  • Papers should be between 8 to 16 pages in length. If a paper exceeds 17 pages, editors will evaluate the need for additional length.
  • Use a reference management tool such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote for organizing and formatting citations (manual referencing is acceptable if necessary).
  • Prepare the paper using the CGAP template (MS Word format).

2. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should follow this structure:

  • Title: Keep the title concise, avoiding acronyms and abbreviations.
  • Abstract: A 250–300 word abstract with no citations, stating the main objective, research design, contribution, methodology, key findings, results, and conclusions.
  • Section Structure: Authors are encouraged to use the following sections: Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion.
  • References: Include at least 20 references, with 80% coming from international journals indexed in ScienceDirect or Scopus, following APA style. Avoid untrustworthy web sources.

Designate one author as the corresponding author, providing:

  • Email address
  • Complete postal address

Understanding the structure of a journal article can help present your ideas clearly and effectively.

Title

The title of the article should be precise, concise, and clearly descriptive to help readers assess whether they want to read further. It should use keywords and brief phrases to describe the article's content effectively. Avoid terms like "new" or "novel," as readers understand the research's originality from its publication status.

The title and author(s) should be in single column format and should be centered. The first letter of each word in the title should be capitalized, except for short words such as "a", "and", "in", "by", "for", "from", "on", "or", and the like. The author(s) should not indicate the title (e.g., Supervisor), academic title (e.g., Prof, Dr, M.Pd, M.Si, M.Sc, etc.) or membership of any organization.

Abstract

The abstract should provide a concise overview of the research, including key findings and their possible implications.

A well-written abstract should:

  • Be a single paragraph of no more than 250 words, with clear grammar and terminology.
  • Stand alone without abbreviations, footnotes, references, or equations.
  • Emphasize the unique aspects of the research.
  • Contain 3–5 keywords to aid discovery by potential readers.

Many authors write the abstract at the end and revise it several times to ensure it accurately reflects the paper. It is recommended not to use mathematical symbols in the title or abstract, as they may not display properly.

Keywords

Selecting relevant keywords makes the article more discoverable and can attract a wider audience.

Introduction

The introduction provides an overview of relevant literature, situating your research within the scientific context and highlighting its uniqueness. This section should also present the research question and its significance in advancing the field.

Methods

The methods section should detail the research process, enabling other researchers to replicate the study. A clear methods section enhances the reliability and credibility of the work.

Equations

Ensure that all equations are displayed correctly in the published paper. Equations can be created using the "Insert Equation" function in MS Word.

Results and Discussion

The results section presents the findings, including figures and tables when needed to clarify data. Figures can reveal data trends, while tables are best for displaying specific values. The discussion should interpret the results and discuss their contribution to the field.

Conclusions

In the conclusion, discuss broader implications and any areas where further research may be warranted. Avoid overstating the significance of the findings.

References

The references section is crucial, as it credits prior work and supports the research presented. Only cite references directly related to your study; unnecessary references are discouraged and may be viewed as unethical.

Acknowledgments

This optional section allows you to thank individuals or organizations that supported the research, including funders and reviewers.

Note: Papers not meeting submission requirements will be returned to the authors for revision, and only those in the correct format will be reviewed by the editors.