Author Guidelines
1. General Requirements
Authors submitting manuscripts to ALTASIA: Jurnal Pariwisata Indonesia must comply with the following requirements:
- The manuscript must be original and must not have been previously published in another journal or print publication.
- The manuscript must be the author's own scholarly work, based on field research or library research examining current issues and problems in society.
- Manuscripts must be written in standard Indonesian. Foreign words should be replaced with their standard Indonesian equivalents wherever available.
- Sentences taken from scholarly works written in foreign languages must be translated into standard Indonesian.
- All sources must be properly cited, and references must follow APA Style.
- Footnotes must not be used for referencing purposes.
- Manuscripts must follow the journal's structure and formatting requirements and be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
2. Manuscript Structure
Manuscripts must follow the structure specified in the official ALTASIA journal template.
2.1 Title and Author Information
The title must appear on the first page, clearly represent the research topic, and be centered, uppercase, bold, and formatted in Times New Roman, 18 pt. The names of all authors must appear below the title, followed by their institutional affiliations and email addresses. This information must use a single-column layout.
2.2 Abstract
The manuscript must include an abstract in English and an Abstrak in Indonesian. Both abstracts must convey the same essential information.
The Indonesian abstract must present the research problem or phenomenon, objective, methods, findings, and novelty. Statistical explanations, including numerical values, percentages, and statements of statistical significance, must not be included. The Indonesian abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Each abstract must be followed by five relevant keywords (kata kunci).
2.3 Introduction (Pendahuluan)
The introduction presents the research phenomenon, problem, concepts, and previous findings that provide the basis for the study. It must explain the importance of the research topic and conclude with a clear research objective.
2.4 Literature Review (Kajian Pustaka)
The literature review discusses relevant theories, concepts, and previous research. Appropriate subheadings may be used to organize the theoretical foundations and related findings.
2.5 Research Methods (Metode Penelitian)
This section describes the research procedures, stages, and techniques. The methods must be explained clearly and appropriately according to the research design. Subheadings may be used where necessary.
2.6 Results and Discussion (Hasil dan Pembahasan)
This section presents the research findings and discusses them in relation to the research objectives, relevant theories, and previous studies. The discussion should explain the significance of the findings and their contribution to understanding the research problem. Subheadings may be used to organize the discussion.
2.7 Conclusions and Recommendations (Simpulan dan Rekomendasi)
Conclusions and recommendations must appear under a single heading, Conclusions and Recommendations, without separate subheadings. Conclusions must directly address the research objectives and summarize the main findings concisely. They must not repeat the theoretical discussion or include statistical data such as numerical values and percentages. Recommendations should identify further research or improvements that may strengthen or extend the findings.
2.8 References (Daftar Pustaka)
References must follow APA Style. Authors are encouraged to use reference management software. The reference list must not be divided into categories such as books, journals, or newspapers. Footnotes must not be used for references, and all cited sources must appear in the reference list.
2.9 Author Biodata (Biodata Penulis)
Author biodata is optional and must be written in paragraph form, with a maximum of 150 words per author. It should include the author's name, academic field, area of expertise, and awards received, where applicable.
3. Manuscript Formatting Requirements
All manuscripts must follow these technical specifications:
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| File format | Microsoft Word |
| Paper size | A4 |
| Length | 3,500–5,500 words or approximately 8–12 pages |
| Word count coverage | Includes figures, tables, illustrations, and references |
| Font | Times New Roman |
| Main text font size | 11 pt |
| Line spacing | Single spacing (1.0) |
| Left margin | 3 cm |
| Right margin | 3 cm |
| Top margin | 3 cm |
| Bottom margin | 3 cm |
| Layout | Two-column format |
| Single-column elements | Main title, author names and affiliations, and abstract sections |
The manuscript must be prepared consistently with the formatting demonstrated in the official ALTASIA journal template.
4. Equations and Mathematical Formulas
All mathematical formulas and equations must be created using the Mathematical Equation Editor in Microsoft Word through Insert → Equation. This includes fractions, summations, square roots, matrices, integrals, limits, logarithms, exponents, and other mathematical expressions.
5. Tables and Figures
Tables and figures must comply with the following requirements:
- Table and figure titles must be centered and written in title case.
- The label and number, such as Table 1 or Figure 1, must appear on a separate line.
- Table titles must be placed above the corresponding tables.
- Figure titles must be placed below the corresponding figures.
- Sources must be stated below the relevant table or figure.
- Table sources must align with the table, while figure sources must be centered.
- Source information must use 11 pt font.
- For figures, the source must appear after the figure title, separated by one line of spacing.
- Tables and figures must be clear, relevant, appropriately placed, and properly attributed.
6. Editorial Policy
Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their manuscripts. The editorial team may make editorial revisions to improve language and presentation, provided that the intended meaning is not changed. Manuscripts that fail to meet the journal's requirements may be returned to the authors or rejected.
7. Submission and Contact Information
Manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word format and submitted through the ALTASIA: Jurnal Pariwisata Indonesia online submission system via Open Journal Systems (OJS).
For further information, please contact the editorial mail at [email protected].
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