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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.
  • The submitted manuscript has not been previously published, nor is it under review in another journal.
  • The manuscript file should be in *.doc, *.docx, or *.rtf format.
  • The manuscript must be typed double-spaced in a single column using Arial Narrow font, and all figures, and tables should be placed within the text at appropriate points, not at the end.
  • The manuscript must adhere to the style and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines (Author Guidelines), which can be found in the About menu.

Author Guidelines

Formatting Requirements

The submitted manuscript must be typed on A4 paper using Arial Narrow font and saved in *.doc, *.docx, or *.rtf file format. Please follow the journal Template.

Structure

Articles should include the following sections:

  1. Title: Provide the title in both Indonesian and English;
  2. Author Information: Include the full names and the affiliation of all authors;
  3. Abstract: Provide in both English and Indonesian. The abstract should be a maximum of 200 words, including objectives, procedures, results, conclusions, and keywords (3-5 word/phrase);
  4. Introduction:
  5. Methods;
  6. Results and Discussion;
  7. Conclusion;
  8. Acknowledgments (optional);
  9. Author's Declaration;
  10. References: Follow the APA style for citations and references.

Equations and Formulas

  • Mathematical equations and chemical formulas must be typed using available symbols and letters.
  • Ensure that uppercase, lowercase, and Greek letters are easily visible and recognizable to avoid misinterpretation.
  • Number equations sequentially using Arabic numerals in parentheses placed flush right [e.g., Equation (1)].

Figures and Tables

  • Place all figures, and tables within the text at appropriate points, not at the end.
  • Number tables and figures sequentially using Arabic numerals.
  • Ensure photos are clear with a resolution that allows small objects to be seen clearly.

Author's Declaration

All authors must include a declaration section in their manuscript to ensure transparency and adherence to ethical standards. The declaration should cover the following points:

  • Conflict of Interest: Declare any potential conflicts of interest that could influence the research or interpretation of results. If there are no conflicts, include a statement such as "The authors declare no conflicts of interest."
  • Ethical Approval: If the research involves human or animal subjects, state that ethical approval was obtained from the relevant institutional review board or ethics committee. Include the approval number and date.
  • Data Availability: Indicate whether the data supporting the findings of the study are available and where they can be accessed. If data are not publicly available, explain the reason.

References

  • Cite all references within the text using the author's name and publication year following APA style.
  • Arrange the reference list alphabetically by the author's last name, also following APA style.
  • Examples of common reference formats are provided below:

Single Author Book:

  • Author, A. (Year). Title of the book. City of Publisher, Country: Publisher Name.
  • In-text citation: (Author Year) or … Author (Year)

Two Authors Book:

  • Author1, A., & Author2, B.B. (Year). Title of the book. City of Publisher, Country: Publisher Name.
  • In-text citation: (Author1 & Author2 Year) or … Author1 & Author2 (Year)

Three or More Authors Book:

  • Author1, A., Author2, B. B., & Author3, C. C. C. (Year). Title of the book. City of Publisher, Country: Publisher Name.
  • In-text citation: (Author1 et al. Year) or … Author1 et al. (Year)

Book with Authors for Each Chapter:

  • Author1, A. (Year). Title of the chapter in A. Editor1 & B. Editor2 (Eds.), Title of the Book (pp. xx-xx). City of Publisher, Country: Publisher Name.
  • In-text citation: (Author1 Year) or … Author1 (Year)

Book by Institution or Organization as Author:

  • Institution or Organization. (Year). Title of the book. City of Publisher, Country: Publisher Name.
  • In-text citation: (Abbreviation Year)

E-Book from Library Database or Repository:

  • Author1, A. (Year). Title of the online book. Retrieved from http://xxxx
  • In-text citation: (Author1 Year); or … Author1 (Year)

Journal Article:

  • Author1, A. (Year). Title of the online journal article. Journal Title, Volume(Issue), pp-pp. https://doi.org/XX.XXXXX
  • In-text citation: (Author1 Year) or … Author1 (Year)

Journal Article in Press:

  • Author1, A. (in press). Title of the online journal article. Journal Title. https://doi.org/XX.XXXXX
  • In-text citation: (Author1 in press) or … Author1 (in press)

HTML Website:

  • Author1, A. (Year, date). Title of the website article. Retrieved Date, from http://xxxx
  • In-text citation: (Author1 Year)

Laws, Decrees, or Regulations:

  • Law/decree/regulation Number Year about xxxxx.
  • In-text citation: The latest regulation (Law Number Year) has shown significant ….

Standard:

  • Standard Organization. (Year). Title of the Standard (Standard Number). City of Organization, Country: Publisher.
  • In-text citation: (Organization, Year).

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with Perennial agree to the following terms:

  1. Copyright Ownership:
    • Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication with the work simultaneously that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgment of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
  2. Author's Rights:
    • Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.
  3. Open Access Policy:
    • Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.
  4. License:
    • All articles published in Perennial are permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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