Author Guidelines

 
 

Author Guidelines

Indonesian Journal of Economic, Management and Law

 
 
 

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Indonesian Journal of Economics, Management and Law (IJEML)

1. About the Journal

Indonesian Journal of Economics, Management and Law (IJEML) is an open-access scholarly journal that publishes high-quality research in economics, management, business, entrepreneurship, digital business, and law.

IJEML provides a platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and other scholars to disseminate original research and scholarly contributions addressing contemporary issues in economics, business, management, and law.

The journal welcomes manuscripts covering, but not limited to:

  • Economics

  • Islamic Economics and the Halal Industry

  • General Management

  • Human Resource Management

  • Marketing Management

  • Financial Management

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Digital Business

  • Economic Law

  • Business Law

  • Islamic Law

The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, and research reports.

2. Manuscript Originality

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts:

  1. Represent the authors' original work.

  2. Have not been previously published in another scholarly journal or book.

  3. Are not simultaneously submitted to another journal or publication.

  4. Are free from plagiarism and other forms of academic misconduct.

  5. Have a maximum similarity rate of 24%.

  6. Follow the formatting and referencing requirements specified in these Author Guidelines.

Authors are fully responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of the submitted manuscript.

3. Types of Articles

IJEML accepts the following types of scholarly manuscripts:

3.1 Original Research Article

An original research article presents the results of empirical, conceptual, quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method research. The manuscript should clearly demonstrate the research problem, theoretical foundation, methodology, findings, discussion, and contribution of the study.

3.2 Review Article

A review article provides a systematic, critical, or comprehensive synthesis of existing literature on a relevant topic within the journal's scope. The article should identify developments, debates, limitations, and research gaps in the existing literature.

3.3 Research Report

A research report presents important research findings or reports of a study that provide relevant scholarly contributions to economics, management, business, or law.

4. Manuscript Length

The manuscript should contain approximately 5,000–7,000 words, calculated from the title through the Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies in the Writing Process section.

Authors should present the manuscript concisely while ensuring that the research objectives, theoretical foundation, methodology, findings, discussion, and contribution are adequately explained.

5. Manuscript Format

Authors must prepare manuscripts according to the following general formatting requirements:

  • Font: Cambria

  • Main manuscript text: 12 pt

  • Line spacing: Single

  • Reference style: APA 7th Edition

  • Manuscript language: English is recommended for the main manuscript.

  • Abstract: must be provided in English and Indonesian.

  • Manuscript should follow the structure provided in the official IJEML template.

Authors are strongly encouraged to use the official IJEML manuscript template when preparing their submission.

6. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should generally contain the following sections:

  1. Title

  2. Author Information

  3. Abstract

  4. Keywords

  5. Corresponding Author Information

  6. Introduction

  7. Literature Review

  8. Research Methods

  9. Results and Discussion

  10. Conclusion

  11. Acknowledgement

  12. Conflicts of Interest

  13. Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies in the Writing Process

  14. References

7. Title

The title should be:

  • Clear and informative.

  • Directly related to the research topic.

  • Reflective of the main findings or focus of the study.

  • Concise and specific.

  • Approximately 13–16 words.

The title in the IJEML template uses Cambria 16 pt with dark blue formatting.

Authors should avoid unnecessary abbreviations and overly broad terminology in the title.

8. Author Information

The manuscript should include:

  • Full name of each author.

  • Institutional affiliation.

  • Country of the institution.

  • Corresponding author information.

  • Email address of the corresponding author.

  • ORCID, if available.

The template specifies Cambria 12 pt for author names and Cambria 10 pt for institutional affiliations.

Author affiliations should clearly indicate the institution or university associated with each author.

9. Abstract

The abstract must be provided in English and Indonesian.

The abstract should contain approximately 150–250 words and must be able to stand independently from the main manuscript.

The abstract should concisely describe:

Introduction

Briefly explain the research background and problem.

Objectives

State the main objective or purpose of the study.

Method

Describe the research approach, design, data, and analytical method in a concise manner.

Results

Present the principal findings of the research.

Implications

Explain the practical, theoretical, managerial, or policy implications of the findings where relevant.

Novelty/Originality

Clearly indicate the originality or contribution of the research.

The abstract should:

  • Be coherent and descriptive.

  • Allow readers to understand the main contribution without reading the full article.

  • Not contain citations.

  • Avoid unnecessary abbreviations.

  • Not refer to tables or figures.

  • Use Cambria 10 pt.

  • Use single spacing.

10. Keywords

Authors should provide 4–5 keywords that represent the main concepts of the research.

Keywords should be specific and relevant to the manuscript.

Example:

Economy, Management, Strategy, MSMEs, Digital Business

Keywords should be presented in Cambria 10 pt italic according to the template.

11. Introduction

The Introduction should establish the context and rationale of the study.

It should include:

  1. Background and research context.

  2. Research problem.

  3. Importance and relevance of the research.

  4. Concise discussion of previous relevant studies.

  5. Current state of knowledge.

  6. Research gap.

  7. Novelty or originality of the study.

  8. Research objectives.

  9. Research questions, hypotheses, or propositions where appropriate.

Authors should clearly explain how the identified research gap relates to the research objectives.

For quantitative studies, hypotheses should be logically derived from relevant theories and previous empirical findings.

For qualitative or exploratory studies, research questions or propositions may be used instead of formal hypotheses.

12. Literature Review

The Literature Review should provide a critical discussion of theories, concepts, and previous studies relevant to the research.

The literature review should not merely summarize previous publications. Authors should demonstrate:

  • Existing knowledge related to the research topic.

  • Relevant theories and concepts.

  • Findings from previous studies.

  • Agreements and contradictions in the literature.

  • Existing limitations.

  • Research gaps.

  • The position of the current study.

  • The contribution of the current research.

The literature review should clearly demonstrate how the current study addresses an unresolved issue.

Where appropriate, authors may organize the section using relevant theoretical subheadings.

13. Conceptual Framework and Hypotheses

Where applicable, authors may provide a conceptual framework illustrating the relationships among variables, concepts, or research constructs.

Figures should be clear and understandable.

For studies using hypotheses, each hypothesis should:

  • Be clearly stated.

  • Have a logical theoretical basis.

  • Be supported by relevant previous studies.

  • Be directly related to the research objectives.

  • Be empirically testable where appropriate.

14. Research Methods

The Research Methods section must explain clearly how the study was conducted.

The description should provide sufficient information to enable readers to understand and assess the validity, reliability, and reproducibility of the research.

14.1 Research Design

Authors should identify the research design, such as:

  • Experimental

  • Correlational

  • Descriptive

  • Case study

  • Phenomenological

  • Qualitative

  • Quantitative

  • Mixed methods

  • Other appropriate research designs

The selected research design should be justified in relation to the research objectives.

14.2 Population and Sample

For quantitative research, authors should describe:

  • Population.

  • Sampling method.

  • Sample size.

  • Inclusion criteria.

  • Exclusion criteria, where applicable.

For qualitative research, authors should describe:

  • Research location.

  • Research subjects.

  • Informants or participants.

  • Researcher's role in data collection.

14.3 Data Collection

Authors must explain the data collection procedures and instruments used.

These may include:

  • Surveys.

  • Questionnaires.

  • Interviews.

  • Observations.

  • Document analysis.

  • Secondary data collection.

  • Other appropriate techniques.

For qualitative research, procedures for establishing data credibility should be explained, such as triangulation, member checking, and field notes.

14.4 Data Analysis

The data analysis procedure must be clearly described.

For quantitative research, authors should identify:

  • Statistical techniques.

  • Analytical procedures.

  • Software used, where relevant.

  • Significance tests, where applicable.

For qualitative research, authors should explain the analytical approach, such as:

  • Thematic analysis.

  • Coding.

  • Content analysis.

  • Other appropriate qualitative analytical procedures.

Authors should also explain procedures used to ensure analytical rigor and trustworthiness.

14.5 Research Ethics

Where applicable, authors should describe ethical considerations, including:

  • Ethical approval.

  • Informed consent.

  • Confidentiality.

  • Protection of participants.

  • Responsible handling of research data.

15. Results and Discussion

The Results and Discussion section should clearly present and interpret the findings of the research.

15.1 Results

The Results section should present the original findings objectively.

Findings may be derived from:

  • Interviews.

  • Observations.

  • Questionnaires.

  • Surveys.

  • Document analysis.

  • Statistical analysis.

  • Other appropriate data collection methods.

Results should directly correspond to the research objectives.

The Results section should focus on reporting findings, while interpretation and comparison with previous studies should primarily be addressed in the Discussion section.

15.2 Tables

Tables may be used to present data clearly and efficiently.

Each table must:

  • Be numbered consecutively.

  • Have a descriptive title.

  • Be referenced in the manuscript.

  • Be understandable without excessive reference to the main text.

  • Include a source where applicable.

The table title should be placed above the table and use Cambria Bold 10 pt.

Example:

Table 1. Summary of Survey Responses

15.3 Figures, Graphs, Charts, and Diagrams

Figures, graphs, charts, schemes, and diagrams should:

  • Be numbered consecutively.

  • Have a descriptive title.

  • Be clear and readable.

  • Be referenced in the text.

  • Include the source where applicable.

The figure title should be placed below the figure.

Example:

Figure 1. Conceptual Framework

All tables and figures should be referenced in the order in which they appear in the manuscript.

For example:

As shown in Table 1, ...

or

Figure 1 illustrates the conceptual framework of the study.

15.4 Discussion

The Discussion should interpret the research findings and relate them to the existing body of knowledge.

Authors should:

  1. Compare findings with previous studies.

  2. Explain whether findings support, extend, or challenge existing theories or hypotheses.

  3. Explain the contribution of the research.

  4. Demonstrate how the findings address the research gap.

  5. Discuss theoretical implications.

  6. Discuss practical or managerial implications.

  7. Discuss policy implications where relevant.

  8. Explain research limitations.

  9. Provide directions for future research.

The Discussion should move beyond simply repeating the results and should provide meaningful scholarly interpretation.

16. Conclusion

The Conclusion should summarize the principal findings of the study.

It should emphasize:

  • Main research findings.

  • Contribution of the study.

  • Implications of the findings.

  • Practical recommendations where appropriate.

  • Suggestions for future research.

The conclusion should be concise and directly connected to the research objectives and findings.

17. Acknowledgement

The Acknowledgement section may recognize individuals or institutions that made substantive contributions to the research.

Acknowledgements may include:

  • Research funding agencies.

  • Academic supervisors or mentors.

  • Research assistants.

  • Institutions providing research facilities.

  • Organizations providing access to data.

Funding sources should be identified using the full name of the funding agency and grant number where applicable.

Personal dedications or informal acknowledgements should be avoided.

18. Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest that may have influenced the research.

If there are no conflicts of interest, authors may use the following statement:

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

19. Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies

Authors must disclose the use of generative artificial intelligence or AI-assisted technologies in the preparation of the manuscript where applicable.

The declaration should explain:

  • The AI tool or technology used.

  • The purpose for which it was used.

  • How the generated or assisted content was reviewed and verified.

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and final content of the manuscript.

Example statement:

During the preparation of this work, the authors used ChatGPT, DeepL, Grammarly, and PaperPal to translate content from Bahasa Indonesia into American English and to improve language clarity and readability. After using these tools, the authors reviewed and edited the content as needed and take full responsibility for the content of the published article.

20. References

All references and in-text citations must follow the APA 7th edition referencing style.

Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley.

Authors should ensure that:

  • Every in-text citation appears in the reference list.

  • Every reference listed is cited in the manuscript.

  • Bibliographic information is accurate.

  • DOI information is included where available.

  • References follow APA 7th edition formatting consistently.

Example:

Alsy, B. I., Hidayat, C. F., Friyatna, F., Nugraha, M. A., & Febriyani, W. T. (2023). Analisis hambatan tarif dan non-tarif dalam ekspor udang ke Amerika Serikat. Jurnal Economina, 2(2), 553–561. https://doi.org/10.55681/economina.v2i2.333

In-text citations should follow APA 7th edition, for example:

(Boone et al., 2023; Shashi, 2025)

21. Manuscript Submission Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript to IJEML, authors should ensure that:

☐ The manuscript falls within the scope of IJEML.

☐ The manuscript is original and has not been published elsewhere.

☐ The manuscript is not simultaneously submitted to another journal.

☐ The manuscript contains approximately 5,000–7,000 words.

☐ The manuscript follows the official IJEML template.

☐ The title is clear, informative, and approximately 13–16 words.

☐ Author names and institutional affiliations are complete.

☐ The abstract is available in English and Indonesian.

☐ The abstract contains approximately 150–250 words.

☐ Four to five relevant keywords are provided.

☐ The research gap and novelty are clearly identified.

☐ The methodology is sufficiently explained.

☐ Results are presented clearly and objectively.

☐ Tables and figures are numbered and referenced in the text.

☐ The manuscript includes a Conclusion section.

☐ Acknowledgements are provided where applicable.

☐ Conflicts of Interest are declared.

☐ Use of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies is disclosed where applicable.

☐ All citations and references follow APA 7th edition.

☐ Reference management software such as Mendeley has been used or the references have been checked carefully.

☐ The manuscript has a maximum similarity rate of 24%.

22. Final Responsibility of Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts comply with all IJEML Author Guidelines and the official manuscript template.

Submission of a manuscript indicates that the authors have reviewed the manuscript carefully and take responsibility for its originality, accuracy, ethical compliance, and scholarly integrity.

Manuscripts that do not comply with the journal's requirements may be returned to the authors for revision before entering the editorial and peer-review process.

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