1. General Requirements

• Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under review in other journals.
• Manuscripts should be written in proper Indonesian or English.
• The topic must align with the scope of JIKS.

2. Manuscript Structure
The manuscript should be organized as follows:

• Title
• Author(s) Name and Affiliation
• Abstract (Indonesian and English)
• Keywords (3–5 words)
• Introduction
• Research Methods
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusion
• References

3. Formatting

• Use Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx)
• Font: Times New Roman, size 12 pt
• Line spacing: 1.5
• Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides
• Length: 8–15 pages

4. Abstract and Keywords

• Abstract must be written in both Indonesian and English (150–250 words)
• Should include objectives, methods, results, and conclusions
• Keywords: 3–5 words

5. Citation and References

• Use APA (American Psychological Association) style
• Reference management tools (Mendeley, Zotero, etc.) are recommended
• References should mainly come from primary sources published within the last 5–10 years

6. Publication Ethics

• Manuscripts must be free from plagiarism
• Proper citation is required
• All authors must have significant contributions

7. Submission Process

• Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s OJS system
• Authors must complete all submission steps

8. Article Processing Charges

• JIKS does not charge any fees (free APC) for submission or publication