Author Guidelines

Introduction

Jurnal Accesso is a scientific journal published by the Rancak Publik Foundation. These guidelines are intended to assist authors in preparing and submitting their manuscripts to our journal. All submissions undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure academic quality and relevance. As an open-access publication, Jurnal Accesso is committed to publishing high-quality research papers, technical articles, conceptual works, and case study reports.

We strongly encourage all authors to read these guidelines carefully before submitting their work. Following the instructions thoroughly will greatly facilitate the submission and review process. More detailed information regarding the structure, writing style, and referencing format can be found in the Manuscript Preparation Guidelines section on our website.

Important Considerations Before Submission

A well-prepared manuscript significantly increases your chances of passing the editorial and peer-review processes smoothly.

  1. Scope and Relevance
    Please ensure that your manuscript aligns with the focus of Jurnal Accesso. We welcome articles that explore social, political, economic, cultural, and spatial issues, particularly those related to community empowerment, sustainable development, rural and urban development, social conflict and peacebuilding, social welfare, and the role of women in development. Emphasis is placed on strategies, policies, and practices that contribute to justice, resilience, and community well-being.

  2. Originality
    Manuscripts submitted must be original and not previously published in any scientific journal or conference proceeding with an ISSN/ISBN, except in the form of an abstract, academic assignment, or online preprint. Manuscripts must not be under review elsewhere. By submitting to Jurnal Accesso, authors confirm that they agree with all terms and processes associated with the submission.

General Writing Guidelines

Manuscripts should be written in standard Indonesian following the prescribed format. 

  1. Use A4 paper size (210 x 297 mm) with the following margins: left 2.5 cm, right 2.0 cm, top 3.0 cm, and bottom 2.0 cm. The text should be typed in Roboto Serif, 12 pt font size, 1.5 line spacing, and formatted in Microsoft Word. Manuscripts should be between 6,000 and 7,000 words, including tables, figures, and references.

  2. All submissions must be free of plagiarism. The editorial board reserves the right to reject manuscripts with plagiarism issues. Manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software. 

  3. Only manuscripts that conform to the Accesso Journal guidelines and submitted in MS Word format will be accepted through the journal’s OJS portal at Link Journal Authors must register as users before submitting. A downloadable writing guide and template are available in .doc format. 

  4. Manuscripts that do not follow these requirements will be returned before entering the review process. 

  5. The structure of the manuscript must include:

    (a) Title,
    (b) Author name without academic titles,
    (c) Affiliation, 

    (d) Email address, 

    (e) Abstract and keywords, 

    (f) Introduction, 

    (g) Research methods, 

    (h) Results and discussion, 

    (i) Conclusion, 

    (j) Acknowledgments (if any), 

    (k) References. 

  6. Main headings should not be numbered, written in bold, left-aligned, and without underlining. Subheadings should use level-two numbering and bold text.

  7. Foreign terms should be italicized. Each paragraph should begin with a 1.0 cm indentation, without space between paragraphs. Use Arabic numerals for numbers. 

  8. Tables and figures should be placed close to the relevant text, numbered sequentially, and include appropriate captions. Figures must include the caption and source below the image, while tables must have the title above and source below. 

  9. All visuals should be prepared in black and white with legible fonts and resolution. Tables should not use vertical lines, and horizontal lines should be used only to separate important sections.

Manuscript Body Writing Guidelines

1.Manuscript Title 

The title of the scholarly article must be informative, concise, and clear, accurately reflecting the research problem without ambiguity. It should be composed in accordance with linguistic conventions, starting with a capital letter in the first word, and arranged symmetrically. The use of uncommon abbreviations is not permitted. The core idea of the research should appear at the beginning of the title, followed by any explanatory elements. The title must not exceed twelve words, be written in bold 15 pt font, and be center-aligned.

2. Abstract

The abstract must be written in English, with a maximum length of 250 words. It should contain the essential components of the study, including: objectives, methods, results, conclusions, and limitations (if applicable). At the end of the abstract, three to seven keywords should be listed in alphabetical order. The abstract must be typed in Roboto Serif font, 10 pt size, with single spacing.

3. Introduction

The introduction should present relevant background information, including the most recent literature review that serves as the basis for formulating the research question and the novelty statement of the article. This section must also outline the primary research problem and the proposed hypothesis. The research objectives should be explicitly stated at the end of the introduction and integrated with the literature review to highlight the scientific contribution offered.

4. Methods 

This section should systematically describe the research procedures, including the research design, data collection techniques, research instruments, and data analysis methods. The description must be sufficiently detailed to allow replication by other researchers.

5. Results and Discussion

This section presents the research findings supported by adequate data, followed by relevant analysis and interpretation. The results should directly address the research question or hypothesis stated in the introduction. The discussion should relate the findings to theories, previous studies, and their scientific implications.

6. Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the main findings of the research, directly addressing the research objectives and/or hypothesis. It should not merely repeat the results and discussion, but rather synthesize the contribution of the research. Research limitations must be explicitly stated, along with recommendations for future studies.

7. Acknowledgements

Acknowledgements should only be addressed to individuals or institutions that have directly contributed to the research, such as funding agencies (sponsors) or respondents. Acknowledgements to family members, colleagues, or research supervisors are not permitted.

8. References

Apply the APA 6th Edition citation format. A minimum of 10 references is required. All sources cited in the manuscript must be listed in the references section. At least 80% of the references must come from primary sources in the form of scholarly journal articles, published within the last ten years. Each manuscript must include a minimum of ten relevant and up-to-date references.

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