Author Guideline

These guidelines apply to manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Integrated Economic and Community Partnerships (JIECoP). Authors must use the official JIECoP Microsoft Word templates and prepare a separate Title Page and Blinded Manuscript using the corresponding template for each file.

Language
English
Length
4,000–7,000 words
Review Model
Double-Blind
Reference Style
APA 7th
Two-file submission is required. Upload the Title Page (prepared with the JIECoP Title Page Template) and the Blinded Manuscript (prepared with the JIECoP Manuscript Template) as separate files. The Blinded Manuscript must contain no information that identifies the authors.

1. General Requirements

  • The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal.
  • The manuscript must be written in clear academic English and carefully proofread before submission.
  • The manuscript should normally be 10–15 pages or approximately 4,000–7,000 words, including tables, figures, and references.
  • Authors must prepare the Blinded Manuscript using the official JIECoP Manuscript Template and the Title Page using the official JIECoP Title Page Template.
  • References should be managed using Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote, or equivalent reference-management software.
  • All submissions undergo initial editorial screening before being considered for double-blind peer review.

2. Files Required for Submission

A. Title Page

The Title Page must be prepared using the JIECoP Title Page Template, uploaded separately, and contain:

  • Manuscript title;
  • Full names, affiliations, and ORCID iDs of all authors;
  • Corresponding author’s name, email, and full postal address;
  • Author contributions using the CRediT taxonomy;
  • Funding, conflict of interest, acknowledgement, ethics or community consent, and data availability statements, where applicable.

B. Blinded Manuscript

The Blinded Manuscript must be prepared using the JIECoP Manuscript Template and must not contain:

  • Author names, affiliations, emails, ORCID iDs, or postal addresses;
  • Acknowledgements or author-contribution information;
  • Author names in headers, footers, file names, comments, tracked changes, or document metadata;
  • Self-identifying statements that unnecessarily reveal the authors or their institutions.

3. Manuscript Structure

The Blinded Manuscript must follow the structure below. Relevant literature must be integrated into the Introduction and Discussion; JIECoP does not require a separate Literature Review section.

Title
The title must be concise, informative, no longer than 15 words, and free from unnecessary acronyms or abbreviations. It should identify the activity, target group or partner, and principal focus of the community-engagement work.
Abstract
The abstract must contain 150–250 words and clearly present: (1) Purpose, (2) Method of Implementation or Approach, (3) Findings, including outputs and outcomes, and (4) Originality or Value. It should briefly state the partner’s problem, intervention, measurable results, and contribution.
Keywords
Provide three to five keywords, separated by semicolons. Avoid unnecessary repetition of words already prominent in the title.
1. Introduction
Describe the background and urgency of the community-engagement program, the situational analysis and characteristics of the partner or community, the priority problem, evidence supporting the need for intervention, the proposed solution and its rationale, and the activity objectives. Integrate relevant literature into this section to establish the scholarly foundation of the program.
2. Method of Implementation
Explain the activity design, time and location, participant or partner profile, selection criteria, roles of the partners, materials or technologies used, and stages of preparation, implementation, mentoring, monitoring, and evaluation. Describe the evaluation instruments, indicators of success, baseline and post-activity measurements, and data-analysis methods where applicable. Ethical approval, informed consent, community consent, data privacy, and permission for identifiable photographs must be reported when relevant.
3. Results
Present the actual implementation of the activity, participant involvement, outputs produced, and measurable outcomes. Outcomes may include changes in knowledge, skills, behaviour, productivity, income, efficiency, institutional capacity, or other relevant social and economic indicators. Report achievement against the stated success indicators and describe factual implementation constraints.
4. Discussion
Interpret the findings in relation to the partner’s initial problem, the activity objectives, and relevant literature. Explain why the intervention succeeded or did not fully achieve its targets, describe the empowerment process, and discuss implications for community development, policy, professional practice, and similar programs. Address limitations, lessons learned, and potential transferability to other communities.
5. Conclusion
Summarise the principal results and their significance for the partner or community. State the program’s contribution, the extent to which the partner’s problem was addressed, major limitations, the sustainability plan, and recommended follow-up activities.
References
Use APA 7th edition consistently. Include at least 15–20 relevant references, primarily peer-reviewed journal articles published within the last 5–10 years. Include DOI links where available and use a hanging indent. Every reference listed must be cited in the manuscript and every in-text citation must appear in the reference list.

4. Tables and Figures

Tables

  • Number tables consecutively in the order cited.
  • Place the table title above the table.
  • Use horizontal lines only and avoid vertical lines in the table body.
  • Place Source and Notes immediately below the table.
  • Tables must be editable and must not duplicate information already explained in the text.

Figures and Photographs

  • Number figures consecutively in the order cited.
  • Place the caption below the figure.
  • Use clear, legible images with a recommended resolution of at least 300 dpi.
  • Provide the source and meaningful alt text.
  • Obtain permission for identifiable participant photographs and protect personal information.

5. Reporting and Ethical Requirements

  • Clearly distinguish activities, outputs, and outcomes. Do not claim impact that is unsupported by evidence.
  • Explain the indicators and methods used to evaluate program success.
  • Protect participant privacy and obtain appropriate consent for data collection and publication of identifiable material.
  • Disclose all funding sources and potential conflicts of interest on the Title Page.
  • Describe author contributions accurately and ensure that all listed authors meet authorship requirements.
  • Research or community-engagement activities involving sensitive data, vulnerable groups, or regulated interventions must report the relevant ethical approval or justification.

6. Final Submission Checklist

  • ✓ The Title Page and Blinded Manuscript are separate files.
  • ✓ The Title Page follows the JIECoP Title Page Template and the Blinded Manuscript follows the JIECoP Manuscript Template.
  • ✓ The Blinded Manuscript and its metadata contain no author-identifying information.
  • ✓ The manuscript does not include a separate Literature Review section.
  • ✓ The title contains no more than 15 words.
  • ✓ The abstract contains 150–250 words and reports purpose, approach, findings, and originality or value.
  • ✓ All tables and figures are cited, numbered, captioned, and accompanied by source information where required.
  • ✓ References follow APA 7th edition and DOI links are included where available.
  • ✓ Language, spelling, grammar, and formatting have been checked.
  • ✓ All required declarations and permissions have been provided.

Copyright and Licence

Authors retain copyright and grant JIECoP the right of first publication. Published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International Licence (CC BY 4.0), permitting reuse with appropriate attribution.

For questions concerning manuscript preparation, contact the JIECoP Editorial Office at jiecop@unhas.ac.id.