Author Guideline

Guideline for Author

Submissions are welcomed from authors worldwide. Authors should ensure they provide sufficient context for readers to fully understand and value their work.

Submission Guidelines

1. General Requirements

To meet the standards of Jurnal Civic Governance dan Administrasi Publik:

  1. Manuscripts must be written in English.
  2. Papers should be between 8 to 16 pages in length. If a paper exceeds 17 pages, editors will evaluate the need for additional length.
  3. Use a reference management tool such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote for organizing and formatting citations (manual referencing is acceptable if necessary).
  4. Prepare the paper using the CGAP template (MS Word format).

2. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should follow this structure:

  1. Title: Keep the title concise, avoiding acronyms and abbreviations.
  2. Abstract: A 250–300 word abstract with no citations, stating the main objective, research design, contribution, methodology, key findings, results, and conclusions.
  3. Section Structure: Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion.
  4. References: Include at least 20 references, with 80% coming from international journals indexed in ScienceDirect or Scopus, following APA style. Avoid untrustworthy web sources.

Designate one author as the corresponding author, providing:

  • Email address
  • Complete postal address

Understanding the structure of a journal article can help present ideas clearly and effectively.

Title

The title of the article should be precise, concise, and clearly descriptive. It should use keywords and brief phrases to describe the content effectively. Avoid terms such as "new" or "novel".

The title and author(s) should be in a single-column format and centered. Capitalize the first letter of each word except short words such as a, and, in, by, for, from, on, or.

Authors should not include academic titles (e.g., Prof., Dr., M.Pd., M.Si.) or organizational memberships.

Abstract

The abstract should provide a concise overview of the research, including key findings and implications.

  • Single paragraph with a maximum of 250 words
  • No abbreviations, footnotes, references, or equations
  • Highlight the uniqueness of the research
  • Include 3–5 keywords

It is recommended to write the abstract after completing the paper and revise it several times.

Keywords

Selecting relevant keywords improves discoverability and attracts a wider readership.

Introduction

The introduction should review relevant literature, define the research question, and explain the study’s significance.

Methods

The methods section should clearly describe the research process to enable replication.

Equations

Ensure all equations are displayed correctly. Use the Insert Equation feature in MS Word.

Results and Discussion

Present findings clearly using tables or figures when appropriate. The discussion should interpret the results and their contribution to the field.

Conclusions

Discuss broader implications and potential areas for future research. Avoid overstating results.

References

Cite only references directly related to the study. Unnecessary references are discouraged.

Acknowledgments

This optional section may acknowledge individuals or institutions supporting the research.

Note: Manuscripts that do not meet submission requirements will be returned for revision, and only properly formatted papers will be reviewed.