Author Guidelines

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to ensure that their manuscript complies with the following:

The manuscript has not been previously published and is not under consideration for publication in another journal.
The submission file is in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) or Rich Text Format (RTF).
All references cited in the text are listed in the reference section.
The manuscript is formatted in two columns using Times New Roman 12 pt, single-spaced. All tables, figures, and illustrations are placed within the text.
The manuscript adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines.

Manuscripts must be prepared in Microsoft Word format on A4 paper size (21 cm × 29.7 cm), using Times New Roman, 12 pt font, with 1.15 line spacing. Margins must be set at 4 cm (left) and 3 cm (top, right, and bottom). The first line of each paragraph should be indented by 1 cm. The manuscript must be arranged in two columns with 1 cm spacing between columns and justified alignment.

The manuscript must be structured as follows:

1. Title

The title must clearly and concisely reflect the content of the manuscript and must not exceed 14 words. It should be centered, bold, and written in capital letters (except conjunctions).

2. Author(s)

Author names should be written without academic degrees. Institutional affiliation must be provided in a footnote, including the corresponding author’s email address. A maximum of five (5) authors is permitted.

3. Abstract

The abstract must be written in English and should not exceed 250 words. It must follow the IMRAD structure (Introduction, Method, Results, Analysis, and Discussion). The abstract must not contain numerical data or symbols.

Keywords (3–5 terms) must be provided below the abstract in bold and italic format and should represent the core concepts of the manuscript.

4. Introduction

The introduction must include:

Background of the research problem
Relevant theoretical framework
Review of recent related studies
Research objectives

The manuscript must demonstrate novelty and clear contribution to knowledge.

5. Method and Analysis

This section must describe:

Research design
Variables (if applicable)
Time and place of study
Materials and instruments
Data collection and analysis techniques

The methodology must be described clearly to ensure replicability and research transparency.

6. Results

Results may be presented in tables, figures, graphs, or descriptive form. Visual elements should be concise and not excessive. For qualitative research, findings may include interview excerpts, documents, or field notes. Results should be explained narratively and not presented solely in statistical form.

7. Discussion

The discussion should interpret the findings in relation to relevant theories and previous studies. Authors must highlight the originality and contribution of their study and explain how it differs from or advances existing research.

8. Conclusion

The conclusion must summarize the key findings in alignment with the research objectives. It should be written in narrative form without presenting statistical data.

9. References

At least 80% of references must be primary sources (national and international journals, theses, dissertations, and conference proceedings).
Up to 20% may consist of books or other scholarly sources.
A minimum of ten (10) references is required.
Only cited sources may be listed in the reference section.
The referencing style must follow APA 7th Edition.
Authors are required to include a minimum of two (2) references from previously published articles in Acitya Wisesa: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, provided that the cited articles are relevant and contribute substantively to the manuscript.

Additional Requirement

All submitted manuscripts will be reviewed by qualified reviewers and evaluated by the editorial team to ensure compliance with scientific principles and writing standards. Authors will be given the opportunity to revise their manuscripts based on reviewer and editorial feedback.

PEER REVIEW PROCESS

Acitya Wisesa: Journal of Multidisciplinary Research applies a double-blind peer review process, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the review procedure. This process ensures impartial evaluation and maintains academic integrity.

The Submitted manuscripts will be pre-reviewed by editors, to determine whether the manuscript fulfilled ACITYA WISESA requirements or not. Manuscripts which have fulfilled the journal guidelines will be peer-reviewed. Final decision of manuscript acceptance is solely decided by editors based on the reviewers' comment.

1. Initial Editorial Screening

The editorial team conducts a preliminary assessment to ensure that the manuscript:

Falls within the journal’s scope
Complies with the Author Guidelines
Meets basic academic and ethical standards

Manuscripts are scrutinised for structure, organisation, correctness, and clarity of language and compliance with the Author Guidelines of the journals. Typographical, grammatical, content clarity and format compliance of manuscripts are the author's responsibility(s). Manuscripts not meeting these conditions will be returned to the authors.

2. Reviewer Assignment

Eligible manuscripts are assigned to at least two independent reviewers with relevant expertise. Reviewers are selected based on their academic qualifications, research background, and absence of conflicts of interest.

3. Review Process

Reviewers are expected to assess the manuscripts and provide helpful feedback so that the author(s) can improve the quality of the manuscript. The manuscript is also judged on its originality, contribution, technical excellence, presentation clarity, and research depth. Finally, reviewers provide one of the following recommendations:

Reviewers evaluate the manuscript based on:

Originality and novelty
Methodological rigor
Clarity of analysis and argumentation
Relevance to the field
Contribution to knowledge

Reviewers provide one of the following recommendations:

Accept without revision
Accepted and revised on a minor scale
Accepted and revised on a major scale
Resend for a new round of review
Reject

The completion of the review process will usually take three to five weeks.

4. Editorial Decision

The Editor evaluates all reviewer reports before making a final decision. Manuscripts that have been accepted will be published. Manuscripts requiring minor or major revisions are returned to the author(s) to implement the editor's suggestions. Upon resubmission, the Chief Editor re-examines the manuscripts before accepting them for publication. The Chief Editor may require authors to make additional corrections in some cases. In contrast, in others, the Chief Editor may request that the revised manuscripts with (or without) the further modifications be sent to a specific reviewer who has previously reviewed the manuscript before it is accepted for publication. The final decision rests solely with the Editor.

5. Author Notification

The Editor communicates the decision to the author, including reviewer comments.

6. Final Processing

Accepted manuscripts proceed to copyediting, layout editing, and publication. Manuscripts requiring revision must be resubmitted after addressing all reviewer comments.

The journal is committed to maintaining the highest standards of publication ethics and transparency in accordance with internationally recognized scholarly publishing principles.