Author Guidelines

  1. Types of Manuscripts
    Manuscripts may be in the form of original research articles, conceptual papers, or literature reviews that contribute to the development of fine arts and performing arts. Manuscripts must be original, have not been previously published, and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

  2. Manuscript Length and Format
    Manuscripts should be prepared in Microsoft Word, with a maximum length of 15 pages, formatted on A4-sized paper, single-sided, two-column layout, 1.15 line spacing, and margins of top 2.5 cm, bottom 2 cm, left 2.5 cm, right 2 cm.

  3. Font and Typography
    The manuscript should use Times New Roman, 10 pt for the main text. Figures, tables, and captions should be written in 8 pt.

  4. Manuscript Structure
    The manuscript should contain the following sections:

    • Title (concise, informative, max. 15 words)

    • Author(s) and Affiliation(s) (full names, institutional addresses, and email)

    • Abstract (written in Indonesian and English, maximum 300 words, containing objectives, methods, results, and conclusions)

    • Keywords (3–5 words/phrases)

    • Introduction

    • Theoretical Review / Literature Review

    • Research Methodology

    • Results and Discussion

    • Conclusion and Suggestions

    • Acknowledgments (if applicable)

    • References

    • Appendices (if necessary)

    Note: Sections should not be numbered.

  5. Tables and Figures

    • Tables should be numbered consecutively, with titles placed above the table (center aligned, 8 pt).

    • Figures should be numbered consecutively, with captions placed below the figure (center aligned, 8 pt).

    • The font size inside tables and figure captions must be smaller than the main text (8 pt).

    • All figures and tables must be referred to in the text.

  6. Language
    Manuscripts may be written in Indonesian or English. Authors are encouraged to use academic English for broader international readership.

  7. Abstract
    Each manuscript must include an abstract in both Indonesian and English, maximum 300 words, written in a single paragraph, and followed by 3–5 keywords.

  8. References and Citation Style
    References must follow the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th edition citation style (or another internationally recognized style as decided by the editorial board). Only sources cited in the text should appear in the reference list, and at least 70% of references should be from recent journal articles (last 10 years).

  9. Submission
    Manuscripts should be submitted electronically via the journal’s online submission system. Submissions via email will not be accepted. Manuscripts must be received at least 3 weeks before the scheduled publication date.

  10. Review Process
    All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer-review process by at least two reviewers appointed by the editorial board. The decision for acceptance, revision, or rejection will be based on the reviewers’ recommendations.

  11. Publication Ethics
    Authors must adhere to ethical standards of research and publication, including proper citation, avoidance of plagiarism, and acknowledgment of all funding sources and contributions. Manuscripts found to violate ethical standards will be rejected.