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Author Guidelines

WRITING FORMAT

1. General Manuscript Format

Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Business and Applied Management must be prepared using Microsoft Word and follow the journal's official article template.

The manuscript follows the journal's official article template and uses A4 paper, 3 cm margins on all sides, Times New Roman 11 pt for the main text, single-line spacing, and a single-column layout. Tables, figures, and references are presented according to the journal's Author Guidelines.

Manuscripts must be written clearly and systematically, using appropriate academic language. Authors are required to follow the journal's formatting guidelines and ensure that their submissions are complete before submission.

 

2. Title and Author Information

The title must clearly reflect the main focus of the research and should not exceed 15 words. It must be written in Times New Roman, 14 pt, bold, with single-line spacing.

For manuscripts written in Indonesian, the title must be provided in both Indonesian and English. For manuscripts written in English, the title must be provided in English.

The title must be followed by the full names of all authors, without academic degrees, and their institutional affiliations, including the department or study program and institution.

The corresponding author must be clearly identified, and a valid email address must be provided for correspondence.

 

3. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract must provide a concise and informative summary of the research, including the background or research problem, research objectives, methods, principal findings, and conclusions.

The abstract must contain 200–300 words and be written as a single paragraph using Times New Roman, 10 pt.

For manuscripts written in Indonesian, abstracts must be provided in both Indonesian and English. For manuscripts written in English, an English abstract is required. The English abstract must be formatted in italics, as indicated in the journal template.

Each abstract must be accompanied by 4–6 relevant keywords that accurately represent the main concepts and research focus. Keywords should be selected carefully to improve the discoverability and indexing of the article.

 

4. Introduction

The Introduction should explain the background and context of the research, identify the research problem, and establish the importance of the study.

This section should present relevant literature and previous research findings to demonstrate the research gap, justify the need for the study, and clarify its contribution to the field of business and management.

The research objectives and, where applicable, research questions or hypotheses should be clearly stated. The Introduction should provide a logical foundation for the research without unnecessary repetition or overly general explanations.

 

5. Research Method

The Research Method section must describe the research design, procedures, and analytical methods clearly and systematically.

For empirical research, this section should include relevant information on the research approach, population and sample or participants, sampling procedures, data sources, research instruments, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques.

Authors should explain the methodological procedures in sufficient detail to allow readers to evaluate the validity, reliability, and appropriateness of the research.

For qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, or conceptual research, the methodological explanation should be adjusted to the characteristics and requirements of the research approach.

Where applicable, information regarding research ethics, informed consent, and ethical approval must also be provided.

 

6. Results and Discussion

The Results and Discussion section must present the main research findings clearly, accurately, and systematically.

Research findings should be supported by relevant evidence, including statistical results, qualitative findings, tables, or figures, where appropriate.

The discussion must interpret the findings in relation to the research objectives, relevant theories, and previous studies. Authors should explain the significance of their findings and identify whether the results support, extend, or differ from existing knowledge.

This section should emphasize the scientific contribution of the research and discuss its theoretical and practical implications, particularly for business and management.

Tables and figures must be relevant, clearly presented, and appropriately discussed in the text. Authors should avoid merely repeating the information presented in tables or figures without providing meaningful interpretation.

 

7. Conclusion

The Conclusion must summarize the main findings in relation to the research objectives and highlight the principal contributions of the study.

Authors should explain the theoretical and/or practical implications of the findings and, where appropriate, provide relevant recommendations.

Research limitations and suggestions for future research may also be included.

The Conclusion should be concise, evidence-based, and consistent with the findings presented in the manuscript. It should not introduce new data or unsupported claims.

 

8. References

All sources cited in the manuscript must be included in the reference list, and every reference listed must be cited in the text.

Citations and references must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) Style, 7th edition (or most recent edition), consistently throughout the manuscript.

Authors are encouraged to prioritize relevant, credible, and recent scholarly publications, particularly peer-reviewed journal articles and original research sources.

References should adequately support the theoretical foundation, methodological approach, analysis, and discussion of the research.

Where available, valid Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) should be included in the reference list using the appropriate DOI URL format.

 

9. Tables

Tables must be numbered consecutively according to their order of appearance in the manuscript.

Each table must have a clear and informative title and follow the formatting provided in the journal template.

Tables should be aligned consistently and should not use unnecessary vertical lines or excessive borders.

All tables must be referred to and explained in the manuscript. Sources must be acknowledged when tables are adapted or reproduced from previously published materials.

 

10. Figures

Figures, including charts, graphs, diagrams, and illustrations, must be numbered consecutively according to their order of appearance in the manuscript.

Each figure must be clearly presented, centered, and accompanied by an appropriate caption, following the journal template.

Figures must have sufficient resolution to ensure that all information, labels, and visual elements remain readable.

Authors must acknowledge the original sources of figures when applicable and ensure that any required permissions have been obtained.

All figures must be referred to and discussed in the manuscript.

 

11. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain the copyright of their published articles and grant the Journal of Business and Applied Management the right of first publication. Articles published under the journal's current licensing policy are distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). Authors are required to review and agree to the journal's Copyright Notice before submitting their manuscripts.

 

12. Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the Journal of Business and Applied Management's Online Journal System (OJS):

https://journal.ubm.ac.id/index.php/business-applied-management

Authors must ensure that their manuscripts follow the journal's official template, author guidelines, publication ethics, and submission requirements before submission.

The submitted manuscript must be original, must not have been previously published, and must not be under consideration for publication by another journal.

Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all submission metadata, including the manuscript title, abstract, keywords, author names, institutional affiliations, and corresponding author information.

All submissions are subject to initial editorial screening and may proceed to peer review in accordance with the journal's editorial policies.

 

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

  1. Originality statement: This is an original article and is not being submitted to other journals/publishers. The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
  2. The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect document file format.
  3. Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
  4. The text is single-spaced; uses a 11-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
  5. The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which is found in About the Journal.
  6. If submitting to a peer-reviewed section of the journal, the instructions in Ensuring a Blind Review have been followed.
 

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish their articles in the Journal of Business and Applied Management agree to the following terms:

  1. Authors retain the copyright of their published articles and grant the Journal of Business and Applied Management the right of first publication.

  2. Articles published under the journal's current licensing policy are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). This license permits others to copy, distribute, and adapt the published work for non-commercial purposes, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original authors and the journal, a link to the license is provided, any changes are indicated, and adapted material is distributed under the same license.

  3. Authors may enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the published version of their articles, including depositing them in institutional repositories or including them in other scholarly publications, provided that the original publication in the Journal of Business and Applied Management is properly acknowledged.

  4. Authors are permitted and encouraged to share their manuscripts through institutional repositories, academic websites, or other appropriate scholarly platforms, provided that such sharing complies with the journal's publication ethics and applicable copyright requirements.

  5. Authors are responsible for obtaining the necessary permissions to use copyrighted materials owned by third parties, including figures, tables, images, or other materials, when such permissions are required.

  6. By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that they have the authority to grant the journal the right of first publication and that all co-authors have agreed to the submission and applicable copyright and licensing terms.

The applicable Creative Commons license is indicated on each published article. Articles previously published under different licensing terms remain subject to their respective licenses.

For further information about the current license, please visit:

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

 

Privacy Statement

The Journal of Business and Applied Management, published by Universitas Bunda Mulia, Indonesia, is committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of authors, reviewers, editors, readers, and other users of its Online Journal System (OJS).

Personal information collected through the journal's website is used for legitimate journal management, editorial, peer review, publication, and scholarly communication purposes.

1. Collection of Personal Information

The journal may collect personal information provided by users during registration, manuscript submission, peer review, and other journal-related activities. This information may include names, email addresses, institutional affiliations, academic qualifications, areas of expertise, and other relevant contact or professional information.

Additional information related to manuscript submissions, editorial decisions, reviewer assignments, and communication records may also be collected and maintained as part of the journal's editorial processes.

2. Use of Personal Information

Personal information is used only for purposes related to the journal's operations, including:

  • Managing user registration and journal accounts.

  • Processing manuscript submissions and editorial decisions.

  • Facilitating communication between authors, editors, and reviewers.

  • Managing peer review, copyediting, layout, proofreading, and publication processes.

  • Providing notifications about journal publications and relevant announcements.

  • Maintaining accurate publication records and scholarly metadata.

  • Supporting journal indexing, archiving, and dissemination of published research.

Personal information will not be used for unrelated commercial or promotional purposes without an appropriate basis or authorization.

3. Confidentiality and Access to Information

Access to personal information is limited to authorized editorial personnel and other parties who require the information to perform legitimate journal-related responsibilities.

Submitted manuscripts, reviewer identities, confidential review reports, and editorial communications are handled in accordance with the journal's peer review and publication ethics policies.

The journal currently applies a double-blind peer review process. Information concerning authors and reviewers is protected according to the confidentiality requirements of that process.

4. Publication and Sharing of Information

Certain information, including author names, institutional affiliations, article titles, abstracts, keywords, and other publication metadata, may be made publicly available as part of the scholarly publishing process.

Relevant publication metadata may also be shared with DOI registration agencies, scholarly indexing services, academic databases, and other services involved in the identification, discovery, and dissemination of published articles.

Personal information that is not intended for public disclosure will not be shared with unauthorized parties, except where necessary for legitimate journal operations or required by applicable laws and regulations.

5. Data Security and Retention

The journal takes reasonable measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

Personal information and editorial records are retained for as long as reasonably necessary to support journal operations, maintain the integrity of the scholarly record, meet legitimate administrative requirements, or comply with applicable legal obligations.

6. Users' Rights and Requests

Users may contact the journal's editorial team to request access to, correction of, or updates to their personal information.

Requests concerning the removal or restriction of personal information will be considered in accordance with applicable data protection requirements and the journal's legitimate need to maintain accurate editorial and publication records.

Information that forms part of the permanent scholarly record, such as authorship and published article metadata, may be subject to additional requirements before changes can be made.

7. Third-Party Services

The journal may use authorized technical services to support website operation, manuscript management, similarity checking, DOI registration, indexing, and other publication-related activities.

Where personal information is processed through such services, the journal seeks to ensure that its use is limited to appropriate scholarly publishing purposes and consistent with applicable privacy requirements.

8. Privacy Inquiries

Users who have questions or concerns about the collection, use, correction, or protection of their personal information may contact the editorial team of the Journal of Business and Applied Management through the official contact information provided on the journal's website.

The journal may review and update this Privacy Statement when necessary to reflect changes in its editorial practices, technical systems, or applicable privacy requirements.

 

Author Fees

This journal charges the following author fees.

Article Publication: 0.00 (IDR)

The Journal of Business and Applied Management does not charge any fees for manuscript submission, peer review, article processing, or publication. All manuscripts are processed and published free of charge, and authors are not required to make any payments at any stage of the submission and publication process.