Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to submit original research articles, review papers, and other scholarly works relevant to the scope of ISNU Nine-Star Multidisciplinary Journal (INS9MJ). To ensure consistency and quality of publications, authors must adhere to the following guidelines:

1. Manuscript Submission

  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system.

  • Only manuscripts that comply with the journal’s focus, scope, and formatting requirements will be considered for review.

  • The manuscript must be original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under consideration in another journal.

2. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should generally be organized as follows:

  • Title (concise and informative)

  • Author(s) Name and Affiliation(s)

  • Abstract (150–250 words, followed by 3–5 keywords)

  • Introduction

  • Literature Review / Theoretical Framework (if applicable)

  • Methodology

  • Results and Discussion

  • Conclusion

  • Acknowledgments (if any)

  • References

3. Formatting Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be written in English or Indonesian.

  • Length: 6–15 pages, including references.

  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 line spacing, A4 paper size, normal margins.

  • All tables, figures, and illustrations must be clearly labeled and placed within the text.

4. Citation and References

  • Authors are required to use a reference manager (such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote).

  • The journal uses APA Style (7th Edition) for citations and references.

  • Ensure all references cited in the text are listed in the reference section and vice versa.

5. Plagiarism Policy

  • Manuscripts will be checked using plagiarism detection software.

  • Submissions with more than 30% similarity index will be automatically rejected.

6. Peer Review Process

  • All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening.

  • Eligible manuscripts are reviewed under a double-blind peer review system by at least two reviewers.

  • The review process is objective, fair, and confidential.

7. Publication Fees

  • Authors may be charged an Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover editorial and publication costs.

  • Information on fees (if applicable) will be communicated during submission.

8. Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright of their work, granting the journal the right to first publication.

  • Published articles will be available under an open access policy.