Author Guidelines

1. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

Gorga accepts peer-reviewed manuscripts in the form of:

  • Original research article.

  • Conceptual/theoretical paper.

  • Reflection-based practice/studio articles and visual documentation (practice-based reports).

  • Critical reviews and exhibition reviews.

  • Methodological notes or brief reports.

2. General Requirements

  • Publication language: English.

  • An abstract must be included in both Indonesian and English for every Indonesian-language manuscript. English-language manuscripts must still include an English abstract.

  • All manuscripts will go through a double-blind peer review process and ethics/plagiarism check.

  • Manuscripts must be submitted no later than 1 (one) month before the publication date (publication schedule: July and December).

3. Document Length & Format

  • Page limit: Maximum 17 pages (A4, single-sided).

  • Layout: A4 paper, 2 columns .

  • Margins: top 2.5 cm; bottom 2.0 cm; left 2.5 cm; right 2.0 cm.

  • Space: 1.15.

  • Font: Times New Roman. Size: 10 pt for main text; 8 pt for text in tables and image captions.

  • Section numbering: It is not necessary to number each section—authors may use unnumbered headings, but the structure should be clear and consistent.

4. Structure & Content of the Manuscript

The manuscript should contain the following sections (flexible order depending on the type of manuscript):

  1. Title

  2. Author name, full affiliation, institutional address, and corresponding author email address (include ORCID if applicable)

  3. Abstract (Indonesian and English; max. 250 words per abstract)

  4. Keywords (3–6 keywords)

  5. Introduction

  6. Theoretical Review / Theoretical Basis (if relevant)

  7. Method / Approach (for research) or Creative Method / Documentation (for practice)

  8. Results and Discussion

  9. Conclusion and Suggestions

  10. Author Contribution Statement — short

  11. Funding statement, if any

  12. Conflict of Interest Statement

  13. Bibliography (References)

  14. Appendix, if necessary

5. Abstract & Keywords

  • Max. 250 words for each abstract.

  • The abstract should concisely explain the aims, methods, main results, and contributions/implications.

  • Include 3–5 keywords (in the same language as the abstract).

6. Citation Style & Bibliography

  • Use a consistent citation style throughout the manuscript. Recommended: APA 7th edition (or another consistent style; indicate the preferred style in the author's instructions).

  • Reference examples (APA 7):

    • Book: Saito, K. (2018). Art and Society . Jakarta: Publisher X.

    • Journal article:Wenda, N. ., & Sinaga, O. (2025). Traditional Paintings on the Skin of the ASEI Papuan Community.  Gorga: The Journal of Fine Arts ,  14 (1), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.24114/gr.v14i1.64386

  • Make sure all cited sources are listed in the bibliography and vice versa.

  • Use the Zotero or Mendeley citation application

7. Images, Tables & Captions

  • Placement: Figures and tables are placed in the text close to the first mention (in-text).

  • Caption:

    • Image title: placed below the image, centered, and numbered (Image 1, Image 2, …).

    • Table title: placed above the table, centered, and numbered (Table 1, Table 2, …).

  • Font size: 8 pt for text in tables and captions.

  • Image quality: Minimum 300 dpi for images/photos. Source file format: JPEG/PNG/TIFF. Include permission to use the image if it is not the author's.

  • Don't rely on low-resolution images with text; if necessary, include the original files as attachments.

8. Files & Delivery

  • File format: Submit your manuscript in Microsoft Word (.docx) format for review. Additional files (high-resolution images, attachments) may be uploaded/attached. Upon receipt, the final version will be requested in PDF format.

  • File naming: Use the format:Gorga_[JUDUL_RINGKAS]_[NamaBelakangPenulis].docx

  • Cover letter: Include a statement that the manuscript is original, has not been published/submitted elsewhere, and includes a correspondence contact.

  • Submission address: [editorial email address / online submission system] — (fill in with the journal's official address)

9. Ethics & Plagiarism Statement

  • Authors must state that the work is original and unpublished.

  • Manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection tools. Authors are expected to ensure originality; any quotations/translations must be clearly attributable.

  • The journal adheres to international publication ethics policies (e.g., COPE). Any ethical violations will be dealt with in accordance with procedures.

10. Author Identity & ORCID

  • Please provide the full affiliation, email address, and ORCID iD (if applicable) for each author. Please mark the corresponding author with an active email address.

13. Review Process & Processing Time

  • All manuscripts undergo an initial editorial check, followed by a double-blind peer review process. Editorial decisions are based on the review results. The editors will provide an estimated processing time upon submission (actual time may vary).