Author Guidelines

Ardi Academic Multidisciplinary Journal welcomes the submission of high-quality scholarly manuscripts from researchers, academics, practitioners, policymakers, and postgraduate students worldwide. The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, case studies, and other scholarly works relevant to a broad range of academic disciplines.

Authors are strongly encouraged to read and carefully follow these guidelines before submitting their manuscripts. All submissions should be prepared using the IMRAD structure (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion).

1. General Requirements

Submitted manuscripts must meet the following requirements:

  • Be an original scholarly work.
  • Have not been previously published in any journal or other scholarly publication.
  • Not be under consideration for publication by another journal.
  • Make a clear scientific contribution to the advancement of knowledge.
  • Demonstrate novelty and originality.
  • Fall within the journal's aims and scope.
  • Be written in either Indonesian or English using clear, accurate, and academically appropriate language.
  • Be prepared using the official journal template.

2. Types of Manuscripts

The journal accepts the following types of manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles
  • Review Articles
  • Systematic Literature Reviews
  • Conceptual Papers
  • Case Studies
  • Short Communications (where applicable)

Priority is given to original research articles that make significant scholarly contributions.

3. Language

Manuscripts may be submitted in either:

  • Indonesian
  • English

Authors submitting manuscripts in English are strongly encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally proofread or edited by a qualified native or proficient English editor before submission to ensure linguistic accuracy and academic quality.

4. Manuscript Formatting

Authors must prepare their manuscripts using the official journal template.

The general formatting requirements are as follows:

  • Paper size: A4
  • Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
  • Font: Garamond throughout the manuscript
  • Font size:
    • Title: 14 pt, Bold, Left-aligned, Capitalize Each Word
    • Headings: 12 pt, Bold, Left-aligned
    • Main text: 12 pt, First-line indent: 1 cm
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Text alignment: Justified
  • Page numbering: Bottom right corner

5. Manuscript Length

Manuscripts must comply with the following requirements:

  • Article length: 4,000–6,000 words, excluding references, tables, figures, graphs, charts, and appendices. The main body of the manuscript from the abstract through the conclusion must contain at least 4,000 words.
  • Abstract: 150–200 words.
  • Keywords: 3–5 keywords.

6. Manuscript Structure

Research articles should be organized according to the following structure:

A. Title

The article title should be concise, clear, informative, and accurately reflect the content of the research. It should not contain uncommon abbreviations and must not exceed 15 words. The title should be formatted in 14-point Garamond, bold, left-aligned, with each major word capitalized. If the main manuscript is written in Indonesian, authors are required to provide two abstracts: one in English and one in Indonesian. Both abstracts must convey equivalent content and be written in appropriate academic language rather than as literal translations.

Conversely, if the manuscript is written in English, only an English abstract is required.

B. Author Name(s)

List the full name(s) of the author(s) (Author 1, Author 2, Author 3, and so forth).

C. Author Affiliation(s)

Provide the complete name of each author's affiliated institution.

D. Author Email Address and ORCID iD

Provide the email address of each author and the ORCID iD, if available.

E. Abstract

The abstract should consist of 150 - 200 words, written as a single paragraph using 11-point Garamond, single line spacing, and justified alignment.

The abstract should include:

  • Background of the study;
  • Research objective(s);
  • Research methodology;
  • Major findings; and
  • Conclusion.

The abstract must not contain citations or references.

F. Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords that accurately represent the content of the manuscript.

Keywords should:

  • Be separated by commas (,); and
  • Avoid repeating words already included in the title whenever possible.

G. Introduction

The Introduction should systematically present the background of the study by describing the phenomenon, issue, or problem that forms the basis of the research. Authors should demonstrate the significance of the study by presenting empirical evidence, statistical data, findings from previous studies, and relevant theoretical developments. Subsequently, the introduction should include a concise review of the existing literature to illustrate the current state of research, identify the research gap, and explain how the present study differs from and contributes to previous research. Rather than merely summarizing earlier studies, the literature review should critically analyze existing findings.

The introduction should also clearly emphasize the novelty and scientific contribution of the study, whether in terms of theory, methodology, research object, or expected findings. Authors should explain why the study is important and how it contributes to the advancement of knowledge and the solution of societal problems. The final paragraph of the introduction should clearly state the research objectives, accompanied by the research questions or problem statements where appropriate. The objectives should be consistent with the issues discussed and serve as the foundation for the Results and Discussion sections.

H. Methods

The Methods section should provide a comprehensive description of the research procedures to enable readers to understand, evaluate, and replicate the study. The methodology should be presented systematically and clearly, according to the type of research conducted, including quantitative research, qualitative research, mixed-methods research, library research, normative legal research, action research, case studies, or other appropriate research approaches. Authors should describe: Research design; Research setting, location, and period (where applicable); Population and sample or research participants; Sampling technique; Research object; Data collection methods; Research instruments; Data analysis techniques; and Overall research procedures.

For studies involving human participants or animals, authors must provide information regarding ethical approval, whenever required. The Methods section should be written in a clear narrative style, allowing readers to understand how the study was conducted and how the data were collected and analyzed to achieve the research objectives.

I. Results

The Results section presents the research findings objectively, systematically, and clearly based on the collected data. The findings should directly address the research objectives or research questions presented in the Introduction without extensive interpretation or discussion. Research findings may be presented in narrative form and supported by tables, figures, graphs, diagrams, maps, photographs, or other relevant visual materials. All tables and figures should be: Numbered consecutively; Accompanied by informative titles; and Explicitly referred to within the text.

Authors should avoid unnecessary repetition of the same information in both tables and narrative descriptions. The Results section should be organized logically according to the research stages, variables analyzed, or research questions. Only relevant and significant findings that support the objectives of the study should be presented.

J. Discussion

The Discussion is the core of the scientific article and serves to interpret, analyze, and explain the meaning of the research findings. Rather than merely describing the results, authors should critically interpret their findings by relating them to relevant theories, concepts, previous studies, and empirical evidence. The Discussion should explain: Why the observed findings occurred; How the findings address the research objectives or questions; and What scientific contribution the study makes to the advancement of knowledge and practical problem-solving.

Authors should compare their findings with previous studies, highlighting similarities and differences while providing well-supported academic arguments based on relevant and up-to-date references. Furthermore, the Discussion should clearly emphasize the novelty and contribution of the study from theoretical, methodological, and practical perspectives. When discrepancies with previous research are identified, authors should provide logical explanations supported by data and theoretical evidence.

K. Conclusion

The Conclusion summarizes the principal findings of the study as answers to the research objectives or research questions. The conclusion should be concise, logical, and entirely based on the research findings and discussion, without introducing new data, information, or arguments. Rather than simply repeating the results, the conclusion should emphasize: The significance of the findings; The scientific contribution of the study; The theoretical, practical, or policy implications; and Recommendations for future research or practical implementation, where appropriate.

Recommendations should be firmly based on the study findings and should not be speculative.

L. Conflict of Interest Statement

Authors are required to disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research process or the publication of the manuscript.

If no conflict of interest exists, authors may include the following statement:

"The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest regarding the research and publication of this article."

M. Acknowledgements (Optional)

Authors may express their appreciation to funding agencies, supporting institutions or organizations, research assistants, and other individuals or entities that have made significant contributions to the implementation and completion of the research.

N. References

The References section must include all sources cited in the manuscript and should be prepared in accordance with the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition. Every reference listed must be cited within the manuscript, and every in-text citation must have a corresponding entry in the References section. To ensure the scientific quality of the manuscript, authors are encouraged to use recent, relevant, and credible scholarly sources.

The References must comply with the following requirements:

  • Follow the APA 7th Edition referencing style.
  • Be arranged alphabetically according to the surname of the first author.
  • Include a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) whenever available.
  • Be dominated by scholarly references published within the last 10 years.
  • Include at least 20 references.
  • Ensure that at least 90% of the references are journal articles.
  • Prioritize primary sources over secondary sources.
  • Avoid using academically unreliable sources, such as personal blogs, Wikipedia, or websites lacking scholarly authority.

Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote to ensure consistency in citation and reference formatting.

7. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures are used to present data, analytical results, and supporting information in a concise, systematic, and easily understandable manner. Their use should be directly relevant to the content of the manuscript and should support the explanations presented in the text. Authors are encouraged to include tables and figures only when they are necessary and to avoid presenting the same information simultaneously in tables, figures, and narrative form. All tables and figures must be of high quality, easy to read, and positioned as close as possible to the first point in the manuscript where they are referenced. The following requirements apply to the presentation of tables and figures:

  • Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals (e.g., Table 1, Table 2, Figure 1, Figure 2, and so forth).
  • Each table and figure must have a concise, clear, and informative title.
  • Every table and figure must be cited in the main text before it appears.
  • Tables and figures must be presented in high quality to ensure that all information is clearly legible.
  • Tables should be designed in a simple format and should avoid excessive use of vertical lines. The table format must be consistent throughout the manuscript.
  • Figures, graphs, charts, diagrams, maps, and illustrations must be of high quality, proportionally sized, and presented in high resolution, with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi.
  • Symbols, abbreviations, units of measurement, and explanatory notes included in tables or figures must be clearly defined whenever there is a possibility of ambiguity.
  • If a table or figure is adapted or reproduced from another source, the original source must be fully acknowledged beneath the table or figure in accordance with the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition referencing style.
  • All tables and figures should be placed in appropriate positions within the manuscript and should not be separated from the related discussion.
  • Authors are responsible for ensuring that permission has been obtained for the use of any copyrighted material included in tables or figures.

Title Formatting

The titles of tables and figures should follow these formatting requirements:

  • Table titles should be placed above the table, aligned either to the left or center according to the journal template, and formatted in bold.
  • Figure titles should be placed below the figure and formatted consistently with the journal template.

8. Citation Style

Ardi Academic Multidisciplinary Journal adopts the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition as its official citation and referencing style. Authors are required to apply in-text citations consistently throughout the manuscript and to ensure that every source cited in the text is included in the References section. Any statement derived from previous research, theories, opinions, data, or other published sources must be appropriately cited in accordance with the APA 7th Edition guidelines. Accurate and consistent citation is essential to maintain academic integrity, acknowledge the intellectual contributions of other scholars, and enable readers to locate the original sources.

Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software, such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote, to ensure consistency and accuracy in both in-text citations and reference list formatting. These tools help minimize citation errors and facilitate compliance with the journal's referencing requirements.

9. Publication Ethics

Authors are responsible for ensuring that:

  • The manuscript is an original scholarly work.
  • All sources have been properly cited and acknowledged.
  • Research data are reported accurately, honestly, and transparently.
  • The manuscript does not contain plagiarism, data fabrication, or data falsification.
  • Ethical approval has been obtained where required.
  • Any actual or potential conflicts of interest have been fully disclosed.

Ardi Academic Multidisciplinary Journal adheres to the publication ethics guidelines established by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in scholarly publishing.

10. Plagiarism Screening

All submitted manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software before entering the peer review process.

The journal applies the following plagiarism thresholds:

  • Maximum Overall Similarity Index: 25%
  • Maximum Similarity from a Single Source: 5%

Manuscripts exceeding these thresholds may be returned to the authors for revision or rejected at the discretion of the Editorial Board.

11. Peer Review Process

All manuscripts that successfully pass the initial administrative and editorial screening will undergo a Double-Blind Peer Review process conducted by at least two independent reviewers with expertise relevant to the manuscript's subject area.

Each manuscript is evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Originality and novelty of the research.
  • Scientific quality and academic rigor.
  • Methodological soundness and appropriateness.
  • Relevance to the journal's aims and scope.
  • Contribution to the advancement of knowledge.

The journal is committed to ensuring that the peer review process is conducted fairly, objectively, confidentially, and in accordance with internationally recognized standards of scholarly publishing.

12. Copyright and License

The copyright of published articles remains with the author(s).

All articles published in Ardi Academic Multidisciplinary Journal are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution–ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Under this license, users are free to share, copy, redistribute, adapt, and build upon the published work for any purpose, including commercial use, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original author(s), a link to the license is provided, and any modifications are clearly indicated. Any derivative works must be distributed under the same license.

13. Editorial Decision

Following the completion of the peer review process, the Editorial Board may reach one of the following editorial decisions:

  • Accept Submission
  • Minor Revision
  • Major Revision
  • Resubmit for Review
  • Reject

The Editor-in-Chief has the final authority to make publication decisions based on the recommendations of the reviewers, the academic merit of the manuscript, and the journal's editorial policies. All editorial decisions are made independently, fairly, and solely on the basis of the manuscript's scientific quality, originality, and relevance to the journal's aims and scope.