Author Guideliness

Journal of Mandalika Review Manuscript Submission Guidelines

The Journal of Mandalika Review is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards in publishing, particularly with regard to originality and academic integrity. All manuscripts submitted for publication are subject to rigorous screening for plagiarism using Turnitin software. The journal requires that submissions are original scientific papers, which have never been published nor are under consideration for publication in any other printed or electronic media. Additionally, the journal does not charge any Article Processing Charges (APC), making the submission process free for authors.

Focus and Scope of the Journal

Manuscripts submitted must align with the journal’s focus on tourism. The content may explore a range of topics, such as theoretical frameworks, the evaluation of other research, or policy analyses aimed at decision-makers in the tourism sector. Submissions should offer comprehensive discussions that address current challenges or opportunities within the field, while providing new insights into the dynamic landscape of tourism. The journal specifically encourages manuscripts that can inform policy-making and advance scholarly discussions within tourism studies.

Manuscript Formatting Requirements

  • Language: Manuscripts must be written in English and adhere to English standard language rules.
  • Font: Use Times New Roman throughout the manuscript.
    • Title: Font size 14, bold.
    • Author Names and Institutions: Font size 12.
    • Main Text: Font size 11.
    • Bibliography: Font size 10.
    • Table Text and Figure/Table Sources: Font size 9.
  • Margins:
    • Top and left: 4 cm.
    • Bottom and right: 3 cm.
  • Paper Size: A4 (21 cm x 29.5 cm).
  • Length: Maximum 10 pages, with numbered pages.
  • Format: Submissions must be in Microsoft Word (.doc) or Rich Text Format (.rtf).

Author Details

The name(s) of the author(s) should be listed below the manuscript title, centered, and written without titles. The institution's name and address should appear under the author’s name, followed by the author’s email address. If there are multiple authors, the names should be listed in accordance with ethical writing standards.

Systematics of Manuscript Writing

  1. Title: The title should be concise, informative, and reflective of the manuscript’s content, with a maximum of 25 words.
  2. Abstract and Keywords:
    • Abstract: No more than 250 words, summarizing the introduction, methodology, findings, and conclusion. Written in English.
    • Keywords: 3-5 relevant keywords in English.
  3. Introduction: This section should include the background, objectives, problem statement, and relevant theoretical or research foundations.
  4. Methodology: Should detail the research design, population/sample, data collection techniques, and analysis methods.
  5. Results and Discussion: This section presents data analysis and findings in a concise manner, supported by figures, tables, or other relevant illustrations.
  6. Conclusion and Suggestions: Provides an answer to the research questions and offers policy recommendations or implications based on the findings.
  7. Bibliography: Follows APA style (7th edition). References should be listed alphabetically, and all in-text citations must match the references in the bibliography. A minimum of 20-30 sources is required, with primary sources (scientific journals, research reports, etc.) taking precedence over secondary ones. All sources must be recent, preferably published within the last 10 years.

Unpublished works should be avoided, and sources such as Wikipedia or personal blogs are not considered reliable references. In-text citations use the "name-year" system, e.g., (Putri & Putra, 2024) or John & Doe (2023).