Author Guidelines

Contemporary Issues on Indonesian Human Rights Law and Policy welcomes original scholarly contributions addressing contemporary issues in Indonesian human rights law, policy, governance, institutions, and related interdisciplinary fields. The journal aims to provide a rigorous scholarly forum for research that advances understanding of human rights protection, promotion, implementation, and enforcement in Indonesia and its regional and international contexts.

Authors are expected to carefully read and comply with these Author Guidelines before submitting a manuscript. Submission of a manuscript constitutes confirmation that the author(s) have read and agreed to comply with the journal's applicable editorial, ethical, copyright, open access, archiving, and publication policies.

1. Journal Scope

The journal publishes original scholarly research concerning Indonesian human rights law and policy, including national, regional, comparative, and international dimensions relevant to Indonesia.

The journal welcomes theoretical, doctrinal, normative, empirical, socio-legal, comparative, interdisciplinary, and policy-oriented research.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Constitutional and human rights law;
  • International human rights law;
  • Human rights treaties and international mechanisms;
  • National human rights institutions;
  • Human rights protection and enforcement;
  • Civil and political rights;
  • Economic, social, and cultural rights;
  • Women's rights and gender equality;
  • Children's rights;
  • Rights of persons with disabilities;
  • Indigenous peoples' rights;
  • Minority and vulnerable groups' rights;
  • Freedom of religion or belief;
  • Freedom of expression and information;
  • Digital rights and privacy;
  • Artificial intelligence and human rights;
  • Business and human rights;
  • Environmental and climate justice;
  • Land and natural resource rights;
  • Labor and workers' rights;
  • Migration, refugees, and statelessness;
  • Transitional justice;
  • Criminal justice and human rights;
  • Law enforcement and human rights;
  • Judicial protection of human rights;
  • Human rights litigation and strategic litigation;
  • Human rights defenders;
  • Democracy and rule of law;
  • Public policy and human rights;
  • Governance, accountability, and institutional reform;
  • Human rights education;
  • Public health and human rights;
  • Development and human rights;
  • Sustainable development and human rights;
  • Human rights in conflict and post-conflict situations;
  • ASEAN and regional human rights mechanisms;
  • Comparative human rights law and policy;
  • Emerging human rights issues in Indonesia; and
  • Other contemporary issues at the intersection of law, human rights, society, and public policy.

The journal particularly encourages research that offers significant theoretical, doctrinal, empirical, comparative, or policy contributions to contemporary human rights scholarship.

2. Types of Contributions

The journal considers several types of scholarly contributions.

2.1 Research Articles

Research Articles present original theoretical, doctrinal, empirical, comparative, socio-legal, or interdisciplinary research.

A Research Article should normally contain:

  • Title;
  • Abstract;
  • Keywords;
  • Introduction;
  • Literature review and/or theoretical framework, where appropriate;
  • Research methodology or legal research approach;
  • Results, findings, and/or analysis;
  • Discussion;
  • Conclusion; and
  • References.

The structure may be adapted where necessary to reflect the methodology and nature of the research.

2.2 Review Articles

Review Articles provide a critical and substantive examination of existing scholarship on an important issue within the journal's scope.

A Review Article should identify and critically assess:

  • Major scholarly debates;
  • Theoretical developments;
  • Methodological trends;
  • Areas of agreement and disagreement;
  • Research gaps; and
  • Directions for future research.

A review article should provide analytical synthesis rather than merely summarize previously published literature.

2.3 Legal and Policy Analysis

The journal may publish scholarly analyses of:

  • Legislation;
  • Constitutional developments;
  • Judicial decisions;
  • Government regulations;
  • Public policies;
  • Administrative practices;
  • Institutional frameworks;
  • Human rights mechanisms; and
  • Legal or policy reforms.

Such manuscripts must provide substantial critical analysis and scholarly contribution.

2.4 Special Issue Articles

The journal may publish Special Issues addressing specific themes within the journal's scope.

Special Issue submissions are subject to the same academic, ethical, editorial, and peer review standards as articles submitted to regular issues.

Additional requirements may be established in the relevant Call for Papers.

3. Originality and Exclusive Submission

Manuscripts submitted to the journal must be original and must not have been formally published elsewhere.

By submitting a manuscript, authors confirm that:

  • The manuscript is original;
  • The manuscript has not been previously published;
  • The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal;
  • The manuscript will not be simultaneously submitted elsewhere;
  • Any substantial overlap with previous publications has been disclosed;
  • Any reused material has been appropriately cited; and
  • Necessary permissions for third-party copyrighted materials have been obtained.

Simultaneous submission of substantially the same manuscript to more than one journal is considered unacceptable publication practice.

4. Language

The journal accepts manuscripts written in English.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that manuscripts are written in clear, accurate, and academically appropriate English.

Authors whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to have their manuscripts professionally edited or reviewed by a competent English-language editor before submission.

Language editing does not guarantee acceptance.

5. Manuscript Length

A standard Research Article should normally contain approximately 6,000–10,000 words, excluding references, tables, figures, and supplementary materials.

Review Articles and other contributions may have different length requirements.

The Editor-in-Chief may approve exceptions where the subject matter or research design justifies a longer or shorter manuscript.

Authors should prioritize scholarly substance, analytical depth, and clarity rather than word count alone.

6. Manuscript Format

Manuscripts should be submitted in an editable Microsoft Word-compatible format, preferably .docx.

Authors should follow the journal's official manuscript template.

Unless otherwise specified in the template, authors should use:

  • A4 page size;
  • Consistent margins;
  • A readable academic font;
  • Consistent heading levels;
  • Appropriate line spacing;
  • Page numbers; and
  • Consistent paragraph formatting.

Authors should avoid unnecessary formatting, excessive manual spacing, text boxes, and decorative design elements.

7. Title

The title should be:

  • Concise;
  • Specific;
  • Informative;
  • Academically appropriate; and
  • Representative of the manuscript's central issue, research question, or argument.

Authors should avoid unnecessary abbreviations and overly broad or rhetorical titles.

The title should normally not exceed approximately 15–20 words, unless a longer title is necessary for precision.

8. Author Information

The submission should provide the following information for each author:

  • Full name;
  • Institutional affiliation;
  • Department, faculty, research center, or research unit, where applicable;
  • City and country;
  • ORCID iD, where available; and
  • Institutional or professional email address, where appropriate.

The author order must be agreed upon by all authors before submission.

9. Corresponding Author

One author must be designated as the Corresponding Author.

The Corresponding Author is responsible for:

  • Communicating with the Editorial Office;
  • Coordinating communication among co-authors;
  • Confirming authorship;
  • Confirming that all authors have approved the manuscript;
  • Coordinating revisions;
  • Responding to editorial queries; and
  • Coordinating publication-related communication after acceptance.

10. Abstract

Each Research Article should include an abstract of approximately 150–250 words.

The abstract should clearly communicate:

  • Research background or problem;
  • Research objective or question;
  • Methodology or analytical approach;
  • Main findings or central argument; and
  • Conclusion or implications.

The abstract should be understandable independently of the main manuscript.

References and unnecessary abbreviations should generally not be included in the abstract.

11. Keywords

Authors should provide approximately 4–6 keywords.

Keywords should reflect the main:

  • Legal concepts;
  • Human rights issues;
  • Policy areas;
  • Jurisdictions;
  • Theoretical concepts; or
  • Research themes

addressed in the article.

12. Introduction

The Introduction should establish the context and significance of the research.

It should normally explain:

  • The research context;
  • The specific problem or issue;
  • Existing scholarly or policy debates;
  • The research gap;
  • Research questions or objectives;
  • The significance of the research; and
  • The contribution of the article.

The Introduction should make clear why the research is necessary and what contribution it makes to existing scholarship.

13. Literature Review and Theoretical Framework

Where appropriate, manuscripts should critically engage with relevant literature.

The literature review should not merely describe previous publications. It should demonstrate:

  • Knowledge of existing scholarship;
  • Critical engagement with relevant arguments;
  • Identification of unresolved debates;
  • Identification of research gaps; and
  • The contribution of the present study.

Where a theoretical or conceptual framework is used, authors should explain its relevance to the research question and analytical framework.

14. Research Methodology

Research Articles should clearly explain the methodology or analytical approach used.

Depending on the research design, authors should explain:

  • Research design;
  • Research approach;
  • Sources of data or legal materials;
  • Sampling strategy, where applicable;
  • Data collection procedures;
  • Analytical methods;
  • Research limitations; and
  • Ethical considerations.

For doctrinal or normative legal research, authors should clearly identify the legal research method and explain the analytical approach used.

15. Legal Research

For doctrinal, normative, or legal research, authors should clearly identify relevant legal sources and explain their methodological use.

Sources may include:

  • Constitutions;
  • Statutes;
  • Regulations;
  • Court decisions;
  • International treaties;
  • International human rights instruments;
  • Government policies;
  • Administrative decisions;
  • Institutional reports; and
  • Academic literature.

Authors should distinguish, where relevant, between binding legal authority, persuasive authority, policy documents, and academic commentary.

16. Empirical Research

For empirical research, authors should provide sufficient information regarding the research design and implementation.

Where applicable, authors should disclose:

  • Research participants;
  • Data sources;
  • Sampling methods;
  • Research locations;
  • Data collection procedures;
  • Analytical methods;
  • Research limitations; and
  • Relevant ethical approval.

17. Research Ethics

Research involving human participants, sensitive personal information, vulnerable populations, or other ethically sensitive materials must comply with applicable ethical standards and legal requirements.

Where required, authors should obtain approval from an appropriate research ethics committee or institutional review board.

Authors must protect:

  • Participant confidentiality;
  • Privacy;
  • Anonymity;
  • Informed consent;
  • Safety and dignity; and
  • Other applicable ethical interests.

Particular care should be taken when research concerns victims, survivors, children, persons with disabilities, human rights defenders, detainees, refugees, or other vulnerable populations.

18. Human Rights and Sensitive Information

Given the journal's focus, manuscripts may address highly sensitive circumstances and populations.

Authors must take reasonable measures to avoid unnecessary harm resulting from publication.

Where necessary, authors should anonymize:

  • Research participants;
  • Victims and survivors;
  • Vulnerable individuals;
  • Confidential sources; and
  • Sensitive locations or institutions.

Authors must comply with applicable privacy, confidentiality, and data protection requirements.

19. Results, Analysis, and Discussion

The Results, Analysis, and Discussion sections should provide substantive engagement with the research question or central argument.

Authors should distinguish clearly, where appropriate, between:

  • Empirical findings;
  • Legal analysis;
  • Interpretation;
  • Theoretical implications;
  • Policy implications; and
  • Recommendations.

All major claims should be supported by appropriate evidence or authoritative sources.

20. Conclusion

The Conclusion should directly respond to the research question or objectives.

It should summarize the principal contribution of the article without simply repeating the preceding discussion.

Where appropriate, the Conclusion may identify:

  • Legal implications;
  • Policy implications;
  • Institutional recommendations;
  • Theoretical implications; and
  • Directions for future research.

21. Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

Tables and figures should be used only where they make a meaningful contribution to the manuscript.

Each table or figure should include:

  • Sequential numbering;
  • A clear title or caption;
  • Source information, where applicable; and
  • A reference in the main text.

Authors are responsible for obtaining permission for copyrighted third-party materials where necessary.

22. Citations and References

Authors must accurately cite all sources used in the manuscript.

Authors should prioritize:

  • Primary legal sources;
  • Peer-reviewed scholarly publications;
  • Official government documents;
  • International human rights instruments;
  • Authoritative institutional reports; and
  • Reliable academic sources.

Authors should avoid excessive reliance on unverified or non-authoritative online sources.

References should be accurate, complete, and consistent with the journal's prescribed citation style.

Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote.

23. DOI and Persistent Identifiers

Where a cited publication has a DOI, authors should provide the DOI where appropriate.

Authors must ensure that DOI information and other persistent identifiers are accurate.

24. Footnotes

Footnotes may be used where appropriate, particularly for legal authorities, clarification, supplementary explanation, or contextual information.

Footnotes should be numbered consecutively and used consistently.

Authors should avoid excessive or unnecessarily lengthy footnotes.

25. Quotations and Paraphrasing

Direct quotations must accurately reproduce the original source and must be appropriately cited.

Paraphrased material must also be properly attributed to the original source.

Authors must not present another person's ideas, arguments, words, data, or analysis as their own.

26. Plagiarism Prevention

All manuscripts may be screened using appropriate plagiarism or similarity-detection tools.

Authors must ensure that:

  • All sources are properly acknowledged;
  • Direct quotations are clearly identified;
  • Paraphrased material is properly cited;
  • Self-plagiarism is avoided;
  • Duplicate publication is avoided; and
  • Previously published material is disclosed where relevant.

The journal may reject a manuscript or take appropriate post-publication action where plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct are identified.

Authors should consult the journal's Plagiarism Prevention Policy for further details.

27. Generative AI and AI-Assisted Tools

Authors must disclose the use of generative artificial intelligence or AI-assisted tools where such tools have materially contributed to the preparation of the manuscript.

AI tools cannot be listed as authors.

Authors remain fully responsible for:

  • Accuracy;
  • Originality;
  • Citations;
  • Legal analysis;
  • Factual claims;
  • Research integrity; and
  • Ethical compliance.

Authors must carefully verify AI-assisted content because generative AI systems may produce inaccurate, fabricated, incomplete, or misleading information.

AI tools must not be used in ways that compromise:

  • Confidentiality;
  • Privacy;
  • Research participant protection;
  • Copyright; or
  • Confidential manuscript information.

28. Data Availability

Where applicable, authors should provide a Data Availability Statement.

The statement should indicate whether supporting research data are:

  • Publicly available;
  • Deposited in a repository;
  • Available upon reasonable request;
  • Subject to legal or ethical restrictions; or
  • Not applicable.

Confidential, sensitive, or personally identifiable information must not be publicly disclosed where doing so would violate ethical, legal, or privacy requirements.

29. Funding Statement

Authors must disclose all financial support received for the research or publication.

The Funding Statement should identify the funding organization and grant number where applicable.

Where no specific external funding was received, authors should provide an appropriate statement to that effect.

30. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any actual, potential, or perceived conflict of interest that could reasonably affect the research or its interpretation.

Relevant conflicts may include:

  • Financial relationships;
  • Employment;
  • Consultancy;
  • Institutional relationships;
  • Personal relationships;
  • Political or advocacy interests; or
  • Other relevant interests.

Where no conflict exists, authors should provide an appropriate declaration.

31. Authorship

Authorship should reflect substantial contributions to the research and manuscript.

All authors must:

  • Have made a meaningful contribution;
  • Approve the submitted manuscript;
  • Agree to the submission;
  • Accept responsibility for their contribution; and
  • Approve the final published version.

Individuals who do not qualify for authorship should be acknowledged appropriately where relevant.

32. Changes in Authorship

Requests to add, remove, or reorder authors after submission must be accompanied by a clear explanation and agreement from all affected authors.

Changes after acceptance require formal approval by the Editorial Office.

The journal may request documentary evidence concerning proposed authorship changes.

33. Acknowledgments

Individuals or organizations that contributed to the research but do not meet authorship criteria may be acknowledged.

Authors should obtain permission from individuals before identifying them in the Acknowledgments section where appropriate.

34. Comparative Research

Comparative research should clearly identify:

  • Jurisdictions being compared;
  • Comparative criteria;
  • Relevant legal and policy contexts;
  • Reasons for selecting the jurisdictions; and
  • Significance of the comparison.

Comparative arguments should be based on substantive and methodologically defensible analysis.

35. Policy Recommendations

Policy-oriented manuscripts should ensure that recommendations are supported by evidence and analysis.

Where appropriate, recommendations should identify:

  • The policy problem;
  • Proposed intervention;
  • Relevant institution or actor;
  • Legal or institutional basis;
  • Expected impact; and
  • Potential implementation challenges.

36. Submission Procedure

Manuscripts should be submitted through the journal's official online submission system.

Authors should upload all required files according to the instructions provided by the journal.

Depending on the submission system, required files may include:

  • Main manuscript;
  • Title page;
  • Tables and figures;
  • Supplementary materials;
  • Cover letter, where required;
  • Ethical approval documentation, where applicable; and
  • Other supporting documents requested by the Editorial Office.

37. Submission Preparation Checklist

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must carefully review the following checklist.

A. Scope and Relevance

  •  The manuscript falls within the journal's Focus and Scope.
  •  The manuscript addresses a substantive issue relevant to human rights law, policy, governance, society, or an appropriately related interdisciplinary field.
  •  The manuscript makes a clear scholarly contribution.
  •  The research question, objective, or central argument is clearly identified.

B. Originality

  •  The manuscript is original.
  •  The manuscript has not been formally published elsewhere.
  •  The manuscript is not under consideration by another journal.
  •  The manuscript will not be simultaneously submitted elsewhere.
  •  Any substantial overlap with previous publications has been disclosed.
  •  Reused material has been properly cited and permissions obtained where necessary.

C. Authorship

  •  All listed authors have made a substantive contribution.
  •  All authors have approved the final manuscript.
  •  All authors have agreed to submission.
  •  The order of authors has been agreed upon by all authors.
  •  No eligible author has been improperly omitted.
  •  Individuals who do not qualify for authorship have not been listed as authors.
  •  The corresponding author is authorized to communicate on behalf of all authors.

D. Author Information

  •  Full names of all authors are provided.
  •  Institutional affiliations are accurate.
  •  Department or institutional unit is provided where applicable.
  •  City and country are included.
  •  ORCID iDs are provided where available.
  •  The corresponding author's contact information is accurate.
  •  Information in the submission system matches the manuscript.

E. Manuscript Structure

  •  The manuscript follows the journal's required structure.
  •  The title is clear and informative.
  •  The abstract is provided and meets the recommended length.
  •  Keywords are provided.
  •  The Introduction clearly establishes the research problem.
  •  The literature review is relevant and analytical.
  •  The theoretical or conceptual framework is explained where applicable.
  •  The research methodology or legal research approach is clearly described.
  •  Findings and analysis are clearly presented.
  •  The Discussion addresses the research question or central argument.
  •  The Conclusion is consistent with the findings and analysis.

F. Methodology and Ethics

  •  The methodology is appropriate to the research question.
  •  Data sources or legal materials are clearly identified.
  •  Analytical methods are adequately explained.
  •  Research limitations are identified where appropriate.
  •  Required ethical approval has been obtained.
  •  Informed consent has been obtained where required.
  •  Participant confidentiality and privacy have been protected.
  •  Sensitive information has been appropriately anonymized.

G. Citations and References

  •  All sources are appropriately cited.
  •  All in-text citations appear in the reference list.
  •  All reference-list entries are cited in the manuscript.
  •  Direct quotations are properly identified.
  •  Paraphrased material is properly cited.
  •  Legal authorities are accurately identified.
  •  Relevant primary and authoritative sources have been used.
  •  DOI information has been included where available.
  •  References are accurate and complete.
  •  The required citation style has been followed consistently.

H. Plagiarism and Research Integrity

  •  The manuscript has been checked for plagiarism or inappropriate similarity.
  •  All quotations and borrowed ideas are properly attributed.
  •  Self-plagiarism and text recycling have been avoided or disclosed.
  •  No duplicate or redundant publication is involved.
  •  No fabricated or falsified information is included.
  •  Citations have not been manipulated.

I. Tables, Figures, and Third-Party Materials

  •  Tables are numbered consecutively.
  •  Figures are numbered consecutively.
  •  Captions or titles are provided.
  •  Sources are identified where applicable.
  •  Tables and figures are referred to in the text.
  •  Data are accurate.
  •  Copyright permissions have been obtained where required.
  •  Third-party materials have been properly attributed.

J. Data and Supplementary Materials

  •  A Data Availability Statement is included where applicable.
  •  Supporting datasets are appropriately identified.
  •  Repository information is accurate where applicable.
  •  Supplementary materials are clearly identified.
  •  Confidential or personally identifiable data have not been improperly disclosed.

K. Funding and Conflicts of Interest

  •  All research funding has been disclosed.
  •  Grant information is provided where applicable.
  •  Institutional support has been disclosed where appropriate.
  •  Actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest have been disclosed.
  •  A statement confirming the absence of conflicts has been provided where applicable.

L. Artificial Intelligence

  •  Any substantive use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools has been disclosed where required.
  •  AI tools have not been listed as authors.
  •  AI-assisted content has been independently verified.
  •  AI-generated references and citations have been checked.
  •  Confidential information has not been entered into inappropriate AI systems.
  •  The authors accept responsibility for all AI-assisted content included in the manuscript.

M. Copyright and Licensing

  •  The authors understand that they retain copyright in the published article.
  •  The authors understand that copyright is retained without restriction.
  •  Necessary permissions for third-party copyrighted materials have been obtained.
  •  The authors agree to publication under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
  •  The authors understand that CC BY 4.0 permits reuse, adaptation, distribution, and commercial use subject to appropriate attribution.
  •  The authors understand that the journal does not require copyright transfer.

N. Open Access and Archiving

  •  The authors understand that the journal operates an immediate Open Access model.
  •  The authors understand that published articles are freely accessible without subscription barriers.
  •  The authors understand that no embargo applies to the published article.
  •  The authors understand that the Version of Record may be deposited in appropriate repositories.
  •  The authors have reviewed the journal's Archiving and Deposit Policy.

O. APC and Publication Charges

  •  The authors have reviewed the journal's APC Policy.
  •  The authors understand that the standard APC is IDR 5,000,000 per accepted article.
  •  International authors understand that the APC is approximately equivalent to USD 300.
  •  The authors understand that the APC is payable only after formal acceptance.
  •  The authors understand that there is no submission fee.
  •  The authors understand that there is no peer review fee.
  •  Authors requiring financial assistance have reviewed the applicable waiver provisions.

P. Special Issues

For Special Issue submissions:

  •  The manuscript directly addresses the theme stated in the Call for Papers.
  •  The manuscript complies with any additional Special Issue requirements.
  •  The authors understand that Special Issue submissions remain subject to peer review.
  •  The authors understand that Special Issue participation does not guarantee acceptance.
  •  The applicable APC arrangement has been reviewed.

Q. Final Submission Confirmation

Before clicking Submit, the corresponding author confirms that:

  •  The manuscript is complete and represents the version intended for editorial consideration.
  •  All co-authors have approved the submission.
  •  All required files have been uploaded.
  •  All required declarations have been completed.
  •  The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.
  •  All relevant ethical, authorship, copyright, funding, conflict-of-interest, data, and AI disclosures have been completed.
  •  The submission information entered into the online submission system is accurate.
  •  The corresponding author's contact information is correct.
  •  The authors have read and agree to comply with the journal's applicable policies.

38. Anonymous Peer Review

Where the journal applies an anonymous peer review procedure, authors should prepare the manuscript according to the journal's anonymity requirements.

Where applicable:

  • Author names and affiliations should be removed from the anonymized manuscript;
  • Self-identifying statements should be avoided;
  • A separate title page should be uploaded;
  • File properties and metadata should be checked where technically possible; and
  • References to the authors' own work should be handled appropriately without unnecessarily revealing author identity.

Authors should follow the specific instructions provided by the submission system.

39. Cover Letter

Where a cover letter is required, it should briefly identify:

  • Manuscript title;
  • Principal research question;
  • Main scholarly contribution;
  • Relevance to the journal's scope;
  • Confirmation of originality;
  • Confirmation of exclusive submission;
  • Relevant ethical disclosures; and
  • Any other information that the Editor should consider.

40. Peer Review

Manuscripts undergo an initial editorial assessment before external peer review.

The initial assessment may consider:

  • Relevance to the journal's scope;
  • Originality;
  • Basic academic quality;
  • Compliance with submission requirements;
  • Ethical concerns;
  • Plagiarism or inappropriate similarity; and
  • Suitability for peer review.

Manuscripts considered suitable may be sent to external reviewers in accordance with the journal's Peer Review Policy.

Submission does not guarantee peer review or publication.

41. Revision

Authors may be requested to revise their manuscript following peer review.

A revised submission should include:

  • The revised manuscript; and
  • A detailed response to reviewers' comments, where requested.

Authors should respond to each substantive reviewer comment.

Where authors disagree with a reviewer, they should provide a clear academic justification.

42. Proofreading and Production

Following acceptance, the manuscript enters the production process.

Authors may be asked to review proofs.

Proofreading should focus primarily on:

  • Typographical errors;
  • Formatting errors;
  • Production errors; and
  • Significant factual or bibliographic errors.

Substantial changes to the accepted manuscript require editorial approval.

43. Publication and Open Access

The journal publishes articles under an immediate Open Access model.

Published articles are freely accessible without subscription or paywall barriers.

Unless otherwise expressly stated, articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Authors retain full copyright of their published work without restriction.

The journal does not require authors to transfer copyright to the journal or publisher.

44. Article Processing Charge

The journal applies an Article Processing Charge (APC) of IDR 5,000,000 (five million Indonesian rupiah) per accepted article.

For international authors, this amount is approximately equivalent to USD 300.

The APC is payable only after formal acceptance.

There is:

  • No submission fee;
  • No peer review fee; and
  • No fee for initial editorial assessment.

Payment of the APC does not influence editorial decisions and does not guarantee acceptance or publication.

Authors experiencing financial difficulties may request a waiver or reduction in accordance with the journal's APC Policy.

45. Special Issues

The journal may publish Special Issues dedicated to specific contemporary themes within its scope.

Special Issues may be initiated by:

  • The Editorial Board;
  • The Editor-in-Chief;
  • Guest Editors;
  • Academic institutions;
  • Research groups; or
  • Other qualified scholarly partners,

subject to approval by the journal.

Special Issue articles must comply with the journal's normal standards of:

  • Originality;
  • Academic quality;
  • Peer review;
  • Publication ethics;
  • Authorship;
  • Plagiarism prevention;
  • Research integrity;
  • Copyright;
  • Open access; and
  • Licensing.

Guest Editors may assist with thematic development and editorial coordination but do not have authority to bypass the journal's formal editorial and peer review requirements.

Unless otherwise announced in advance, the standard APC applies to Special Issue articles.

46. Publication Ethics

Authors must comply with the journal's Publication Ethics Policy.

The journal's publication ethics framework is informed by internationally recognized principles and best practices, including relevant guidance from the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE), the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and other applicable standards of responsible scholarly publishing.

Authors must not engage in:

  • Plagiarism;
  • Fabrication;
  • Falsification;
  • Duplicate publication;
  • Simultaneous submission;
  • Improper authorship;
  • Undisclosed conflicts of interest;
  • Citation manipulation;
  • Peer review manipulation; or
  • Other forms of research or publication misconduct.

The journal may take appropriate editorial action when ethical concerns arise.

47. Post-Publication Corrections and Retractions

Authors are expected to cooperate with the journal in addressing legitimate concerns identified after publication.

Where necessary, the journal may publish:

  • Corrections;
  • Errata;
  • Editorial notices;
  • Expressions of concern; or
  • Retractions.

Post-publication actions are undertaken in accordance with the journal's publication ethics and correction/retraction policies.

48. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain full copyright in their published articles without restriction.

The journal does not require copyright transfer.

By publishing with the journal, authors grant the public the rights associated with the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

Under CC BY 4.0, users may share, copy, redistribute, adapt, remix, transform, and build upon the published work, including for commercial purposes, provided that appropriate attribution is given.

Authors retain the underlying copyright and may exercise their rights independently, subject to applicable third-party rights and the terms of the CC BY 4.0 license governing the published article.

49. Archiving and Repository Deposit

The journal supports long-term preservation and accessibility of published scholarly content.

Authors may deposit and share the published Version of Record through appropriate:

  • Institutional repositories;
  • Subject repositories;
  • National repositories;
  • Personal academic websites; and
  • Other legitimate scholarly platforms.

The journal does not impose an embargo on repository deposit under its standard policy.

Authors should ensure that deposited copies accurately identify the published article and provide appropriate citation information.

50. Final Author Responsibility

Authors remain responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and ethical compliance of their work throughout the publication process and after publication.

By submitting a manuscript, authors acknowledge that they have read and agree to comply with:

  • These Author Guidelines;
  • Focus and Scope;
  • Peer Review Policy;
  • Publication Ethics Policy;
  • Plagiarism Prevention Policy;
  • AI and Generative AI Policy;
  • Open Access Policy;
  • Copyright and Licensing Policy;
  • Archiving and Deposit Policy;
  • Article Processing Charge Policy;
  • Correction, Retraction and Withdrawal Policy; and
  • Other applicable journal policies.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in the manuscript being returned for correction, delayed, rejected, or subject to appropriate post-publication action where relevant.