Author Guidlines

1. General Requirements

Authors submitting manuscripts to Jurnal Ekonomika: Manajemen, Akuntansi dan Perbankan Syariah must comply with these author guidelines and the journal's publication policies.

Manuscripts must be original scholarly works that have not been previously published and are not currently under consideration by another journal.
Manuscripts must align with the journal's focus and scope, covering management, accounting, and Islamic banking.
Manuscripts may be written in Indonesian or English using clear and appropriate academic language.
Manuscripts must demonstrate a clear scholarly contribution supported by appropriate research methods and relevant references.
Authors must ensure that manuscripts are free from plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, and other forms of publication misconduct.
Manuscripts must follow the journal's article template and technical requirements.
Authors must read and comply with the journal's policies on publication ethics, peer review, artificial intelligence, conflicts of interest, and publication fees.

2. Formatting and Technical Requirements

Manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word or a compatible word-processing application.
The recommended manuscript length is 4,000–7,000 words, including tables, figures, and references, unless otherwise specified in the journal template.
Manuscripts should use A4 paper with 2.5 cm margins on all sides unless the official template specifies a different format.
Font type and size, line spacing, layout, and paragraph formatting must follow the journal's official template.
Article titles must be concise, informative, specific, and reflective of the research focus.
Tables and figures must be numbered and titled, with data sources provided where relevant.
Mathematical equations, symbols, abbreviations, and technical terms must be used consistently.
Manuscripts must be organized systematically and carefully checked before submission.

3. Manuscript Structure

Research articles should follow the structure below.

a. Title

The title must clearly, specifically, and informatively reflect the research problem or objective. Avoid excessively long titles and uncommon abbreviations.

b. Author Information

The manuscript must include the full names of all authors, their institutional affiliations, and the email address of the corresponding author. The author order must be agreed upon by all authors before submission.

c. Abstract

The abstract must be written in Indonesian and English, with approximately 150–250 words for each version, and should include:

Research background or context.
Research objectives.
Research methods.
Main findings.
Conclusions and research contributions.

The abstract must be concise, clear, and representative of the entire article. Citations and unexplained abbreviations should be avoided.

d. Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords relevant to the research topic. Keywords should be specific and suitable for indexing and article retrieval.

e. Introduction

The introduction must present the research background, relevant phenomena, research gap, review of relevant previous studies, research novelty, and research objectives.

Authors should explain the rationale for conducting the study and its contribution to scholarly development or professional practice.

f. Literature Review and Hypothesis Development

This section should present the main theories, relevant concepts, findings from previous studies, conceptual framework, and hypothesis development where applicable.

Hypotheses must be clearly formulated and supported by an adequate theoretical basis. For studies that do not use hypotheses, this section may be adapted to the characteristics of the research.

g. Research Methods

The research methods section must describe the research design, population and sample or data sources, data collection techniques, operational definitions of variables where relevant, and data analysis methods.

The methodological description must be sufficiently detailed to allow readers to assess the appropriateness of the research and understand how the findings were obtained.

h. Results and Discussion

Research findings must be presented systematically, supported by tables, figures, or other forms of data presentation where appropriate.

The discussion must interpret the findings, relate them to theories and previous studies, and explain their implications and contributions. It should not merely repeat figures or information already presented in tables.

i. Conclusion

The conclusion must address the research objectives or questions based on the findings. It may include theoretical and practical implications, research limitations, and recommendations for future studies.

j. Acknowledgments

Where applicable, authors may acknowledge individuals or institutions that provided substantial support, including research funding.

k. References

The reference list must include only sources cited in the manuscript. All in-text citations must appear in the reference list, and all listed references must be cited in the text.

4. Referencing and Citation Requirements

Authors must use relevant, credible, and verifiable scholarly sources.
Scientific journal articles are preferred, particularly publications relevant to recent developments in the research field.
Authors are encouraged to cite at least 20 references, with the final number adjusted to the needs and characteristics of the article.
Most references are encouraged to come from publications within the last ten years, except for foundational theories or seminal works that remain relevant.
In-text citations and references must follow APA 7th edition if adopted as the journal's official referencing style.
Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley or Zotero.
DOIs must be included where available. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all bibliographic information is accurate.

5. Tables, Figures, and Data

Every table and figure must have a clear number and title.
Tables and figures must be referred to and explained in the manuscript text.
Data sources must be acknowledged when tables or figures use materials obtained from other parties.
Figures must have adequate resolution and be clearly legible.
Data, analytical results, and visualizations must not be manipulated in ways that mislead readers.
Authors are responsible for the accuracy, originality, and lawful use of all data and materials.

6. Publication Ethics

Manuscripts must be original and free from plagiarism.
All listed authors must have made substantial contributions to the research or manuscript preparation.
Relevant funding sources and potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
Authors must obtain necessary permissions for the use of copyrighted materials or data subject to access restrictions.
The use of generative AI must comply with the journal's AI policy. AI tools cannot be listed as authors, and authors remain fully responsible for manuscript content.
Research involving human participants, personal data, or other subjects requiring ethical protection must comply with applicable ethical requirements and regulations.
Manuscripts must not be submitted simultaneously to another journal while under consideration by Jurnal Ekonomika.
Authors must disclose the reuse of material from previous publications and ensure that all sources are properly cited.

7. Similarity Screening and Plagiarism

All manuscripts may be screened using similarity-checking software before or during the editorial process.

The maximum permitted manuscript similarity index is 20%. Manuscripts with a similarity index exceeding 20% will be returned for revision or may be rejected based on the editor's assessment.

The similarity percentage is not the sole basis for determining plagiarism. Editors will assess similarity reports by considering identified sources, quotations, references, and the context of the matching text.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that manuscripts meet the journal's similarity threshold and that all sources are properly cited.

8. Manuscript Submission and Peer Review

Manuscripts must be submitted through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform of Jurnal Ekonomika.
Authors must register for an OJS account and complete the manuscript metadata, including the title, abstract, keywords, author information, and references.
Manuscripts must follow the journal template and meet all submission requirements.
The editor conducts an initial screening to assess scope relevance, administrative completeness, basic scholarly quality, and compliance with publication ethics.
Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are reviewed by at least two reviewers with relevant expertise.
The journal applies a double-blind peer review system where consistent with its established review procedures.
Authors must respond to reviewers' comments and revise their manuscripts in accordance with the editorial decision within the specified deadline.
The editor makes the final acceptance or rejection decision based on the review results and the journal's editorial policies.

9. Publication Fee

Jurnal Ekonomika charges an Article Processing Charge (APC) of IDR 300,000 for each article accepted and approved for publication.

Payment is made after the author receives official notification of acceptance for publication. Payment does not guarantee manuscript acceptance and does not replace editorial screening or peer review.

10. Author Declaration

By submitting a manuscript to Jurnal Ekonomika: Manajemen, Akuntansi dan Perbankan Syariah, authors declare that the manuscript has been prepared in accordance with the author guidelines, complies with publication ethics, is not under consideration by another journal, and meets the requirements of originality and scholarly integrity.

Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, validity, and integrity of all content submitted.