1. Language

Manuscripts can be submitted in English or Indonesian. For manuscripts in English, authors are encouraged to ensure professional proofreading by a native speaker or professional editor.

2. General Requirements

• Originality: Manuscripts must be original and not under review or published elsewhere.
• File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx).
• Manuscript Length: 5,000–8,000 words, including references.
• Font: Palatino Linotype, size 12 pt.
• Line Spacing: 1.15 spacing for the main body (Introduction to Conclusion).
• Margins: Top 3 cm, Bottom 3 cm, Left 3 cm, Right 2.5 cm.
• Pagination: Pages should be numbered consecutively.
• Illustrations: All tables, figures, and illustrations must be clear, numbered, and captioned.

3. Manuscript Structure

• Title: Maximum 15–18 words, informative, bold, Title Case, 12 pt.
• Author Information: Full names (without degrees), affiliation (Department, Faculty, University), and email.
• Abstract:
• Typed in Italic, font size 10 pt, with single spacing.
• Length: 150–250 words in a single paragraph and one-column format.
• If the article is in Indonesian, the abstract must be provided in both English and Indonesian.
• Content: Problem statement, objectives, method, and scientific findings.
• Specific Margins for Abstract: Left 25 mm, Top 30 mm, Right 20 mm, Bottom 20 mm.
• Keywords: Include 3–6 keywords.
• Introduction: Background, general literature review (state of the art), research gap  as a basis for the scientific novelty statement, research problem/hypothesis, objectives, and importance of the study.
• Literature Review: Focuses on the theoretical gap and the latest theoretical developments from relevant textbooks or research.
• Methods: Research design, data sources, collection techniques, and analysis methods used to solve the research problem.
• Results and Discussion: Research findings and interpretations supported by adequate data to answer the research questions or hypotheses.
• Conclusion: Summarizes findings (not repeating results) to address research objectives and provide suggestions for future research.
• Acknowledgments (Optional): Credit to individuals or institutions that supported the research.
• References:
• Must use APA (American Psychological Association) 7th Edition Style.
• Minimum 15-30 references.
• At least 80% must be from primary sources (scientific journals) published within the last 10 years.
• Include DOI where available.
• The use of reference management tools like Mendeley is recommended.

4. Tables and Figures

• Tables: Numbered with titles placed above the table.
• Figures/Illustrations: Numbered with captions placed below the figure.
• Cite all tables and figures in the main text.

5. Publication Ethics

• Manuscripts must be original and plagiarism-free.
• Data and results must be accurate and verifiable.
• Proper attribution is required for third-party data and copyrighted material.

6. Submission Procedure

• Register and log in to the JISIPOL OJS system.
• Click “New Submission” and follow the submission checklist.
• Include a cover letter, abstract, and any necessary attachments.

7. Review Process

• Manuscripts undergo initial screening followed by a double-blind peer review.
• Editorial decisions include: Accept without revision, Minor/Major revision, or Reject.

8. Copyright and Licensing

• Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license.
• Authors retain copyright, but articles can be freely used with proper citation.

9. Writing Tips

• Use international literature and reputable journals to strengthen arguments.
• Provide a strong theoretical discussion and highlight the study’s original contribution.
• Ensure coherence between methods, results, and discussion.
• Use clear, concise, and formal academic language.