Author Guidelines

 
 
 
 
Author Guidelines

Comprehensive submission instructions, layout technicalities, structural writing standards, and citation rules for JTKP: Jurnal Teknologi dan Komunikasi Pemerintahan.

 
 
 
MS Word
.docx / .doc Format
 
 
 
Min. 15 Pages
Manuscript Length
 
 
 
Cambria 12
Font & Main Size
 
 
 
APA 7th
Mendeley / Zotero
1. General Requirements & Page Setup
 
  • Scope & Scope Fit: Submissions must align directly with empirical field research or rigorous systematic literature reviews in government technology, e-governance, IoT, and public communication.
  • Online Portal Submission: Authors must register and submit manuscripts via the official Open Journal Systems (OJS) portal. Submissions via email will not be considered.
  • Document Format: Microsoft Word (.docx or .doc), containing at least 15 pages including references and appendices.
  • Paper Size & Margins: Standard A4 paper. Margins: 2 cm for top and outer edges; 2.5 cm for bottom and inner edges.
  • Column Layout: Formatted in two columns of equal width on both sides, except for title, author metadata, and abstract.
  • Line Spacing: Single-spaced (1.0) for Abstract; 1.5 line spacing for the body text. Main font: Cambria 12 pt.
2. Manuscript Structure & Content Architecture (IMRaD)
 

Title & Authorship Lines

The title must be concise, descriptive, and searchable (max. 15–18 words), typed in Cambria, 11 pt, Bold. Avoid vague acronyms. Include author full names (without academic titles), departmental and institutional affiliations, country, and corresponding email.

 

Abstract & Keywords

A single structured paragraph (150–250 words, single-spaced) detailing research background, objectives, methodology, core empirical findings, and practical implications. Followed by 3–5 specific keywords separated by semicolons.

 

Introduction (approx. 15–20%)

Elaborates field research background, institutional context, theoretical foundations, gap analysis from recent empirical studies, and precise research questions. All arguments must be formulated into unified, cohesive analytical paragraphs without subheadings.

 

Methods (10–15% of article length)

Must provide sufficient operational detail to allow study replication. Outline research design, locus selection rationale, duration, respondent/informant sampling criteria, data collection tools, and data analysis procedures in continuous paragraph prose.

 

Results and Discussion (40–60% of article length)

Presents empirical findings while directly answering the research questions. Authors must not merely report raw data: each result must be critically interpreted, cross-examined against underlying theoretical frameworks, policy regulations, and comparative prior findings.

 

Conclusion & Acknowledgements

Conclusions summarize major analytical deductions and policy viewpoints without bullets or numbered lists. Acknowledgements state institutions, grant numbers, funding agencies, or individuals who contributed materially to the research.

3. Tables & Visual Figures Technicals
 

Table Standards

  • Place table titles above the table (e.g., Table 1. Frequency of E-Government Utilization).
  • Place data source citations below the table.
  • Must use simple three-line open horizontal borders (no vertical lines).
  • Referenced actively in the text (e.g., "as presented in Table 1"). Avoid "in the table below".
 

Figure Standards

  • Images must maintain a sharp resolution of ≥ 300 DPI (charts, diagrams, photos).
  • Figure titles and sources must be placed below the figure.
  • Embed figures directly in-line with the manuscript text flow.
  • Cite figures specifically in the discussion (e.g., "as shown in Figure 2").
4. Reference Standards (APA 7th Edition Style)
 

Authors must utilize Reference Management Software (Mendeley or Zotero) formatted in APA 7th Style. At least 80% of citations must originate from primary sources published within the last 10 years.

Sample References:
Prinsloo, B. L. (2018). The etymology of “Islamic extremism”: A misunderstood term? Cogent Social Sciences, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2018.1463815
Carr, C. L. (2021). Political Freedom: Pluralism, Unity, and the Civil Order. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53397-7
Beattie, P. (2019). The Transition: Information from Media to Mind. In P. Beattie, Social Evolution, Political Psychology, and the Media in Democracy (pp. 165–217). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-02801-5_5
Saukah, A., & Waseso, M. G. (Eds.). (2002). Menulis Artikel untuk Jurnal Ilmiah (4th ed.). Malang: UM Press.
 
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