Author Guidelines

Journal Theme

We accept manuscripts that align with the focus and scope of the Journal of Government Technology and Communication. Manuscripts may include field research results or literature reviews and must be submitted through the website link provided. Ensure that you are registered as an author before submitting your manuscript.

We only accept manuscripts in Microsoft Office document format (.docx or .doc) with a minimum of 15 pages. The font used should be Cambria, size 12.

Use A4 paper size with margins of 2 cm for the top and outer edges, and 2.5 cm for the bottom and inner edges. Manuscripts should be formatted in two columns of equal width on both sides. The abstract should be single-spaced, and the main text should be 1.5-spaced.

 

Manuscript Structure

All manuscripts must follow this structure:

  1. Title
  2. Authorship Lines
  3. Abstract
  4. Keywords
  5. Introduction
  6. Methods
  7. Results and Discussion
  8. Conclusion
  9. Acknowledgements (if any)
  10. References

 

Manuscript Content

  • Introduction: This section should provide an explanation of the field research activity, including its objectives and purpose. It should present the concepts and theories used, and explain their relevance to the manuscript's title. The introduction should also outline the background, research context, literature review, and research objectives. All parts should be integrated into cohesive paragraphs.

  • Title: The title should be concise and descriptive, written in Cambria font, size 11, and bold. Avoid overly long titles and use relevant keywords to improve searchability.

  • Figures: Figures can be included directly in the manuscript. Each figure must be numbered and referenced in the text, e.g., "as shown in Figure 1". Avoid phrases like "as illustrated in the figure below". Figure titles should be placed below the figure along with the source. Ensure figures have a resolution of ≥300 dpi.

  • Tables: Tables can be included directly in the manuscript. Like figures, tables must be numbered and referenced in the text. Table titles should be placed above the table, and the source should be below the table.

  • IMRaD Structure: This journal uses the IMRaD format (Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion). In the Introduction, explain the reasons for the study and include recent relevant field research results.

 

Methods

The Methods section should be detailed enough to allow for replication and statistical analysis, using expert opinions from relevant fields to verify results with the same dataset.

This section should describe the research design, data sources, data collection techniques, and data analysis in paragraph form, covering 10-15% of the total length of the article.

Additionally, authors must explain objectively why they chose particular methods, approaches, data collection techniques, and data analysis. If informants or respondents were used, describe the criteria for their selection. The selection of research locations, timing, and duration should also be clearly and concisely presented.

 

Results and Discussion

The Results and Discussion section should present findings from the study and address the research questions promised in the Introduction.

To sharpen the discussion, use relevant theories, regulations, or previous research results as analytical tools. This section should not only present data and facts but also provide sharp and comprehensive analysis.

The Results and Discussion section should contain an analysis related to the research questions. Each result must be discussed, including interpretation and comparison with theories or similar research findings. This section should be 40-60% of the total length of the article.

 

Conclusion

The Conclusion should summarize the findings, analysis, and discussion, and provide the author's perspective on the issues addressed. It should direct the reader to important issues and answer the research objectives.

The Conclusion should be presented in paragraph form without sub-sections or bullet points.

 

Acknowledgements

This section can be used to thank individuals or organizations that significantly helped during the field research, including funding sources.

 

References

References should only include sources cited in the manuscript, with at least 80% from sources published in the last 10 years. References should be primary sources such as journal articles or research reports (including theses, dissertations). Citations should use the parenthetical format (author's last name, year). Direct quotes should include page numbers.

References should be formatted as follows and listed alphabetically and chronologically:

  • Books:
    Alcock, Pete. (1997). Understanding Poverty (2nd ed.). Macmillan.
    Andersen, A.P. (1989). Philosophy of Science. San Diego: San Diego State University.

  • Edited Books:
    Saukah, A., & Waseso, M.G. (Eds). (2002). Menulis Artikel untuk Jurnal Ilmiah (4th ed.). Malang: UM Press.

  • Book Chapters:
    Russel, T. (1998). An Alternative Conception: Representing Representation. In P.J. Black & A. Lucas (Eds.), Children’s Informal Ideas in Science (pp. 62-84). London: Routledge.

 

APA Style

The Journal of Government Technology and Communication uses APA (American Psychological Association) citation and reference style. Ensure references are up-to-date and relevant to the field.

Use Mendeley or Zotero for managing citations and references. Authors must include page numbers for direct quotes.

APA Reference Examples: