Author Guidelines

IJS: International Journal of Social Humanitiesaccepts manuscripts containing research results, conceptual studies, and literature reviews in the social sciences and humanities. This journal is committed to maintaining publication quality through a rigorous selection process and international scientific writing standards. Therefore, authors are required to adhere to established writing guidelines to ensure optimal manuscript processing.

IJS Manuscript Writing Guidelines Table

No	Component	Provision
1	Type of Manuscript	Research articles, conceptual articles, and literature reviews
2	Language	English (preferred) or good and correct Indonesian
3	Manuscript Length	5,000–8,000 words including tables, figures, and references
4	Title	Maximum 15 words, clear, specific, and reflects the content of the article
5	Author Identity	Full name without title, affiliation, email, and ORCID (if available)
6	Abstract	150–250 words in English (and Indonesian if needed)
7	Keywords	3–5 relevant words/phrases
8	Structure Article	Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion, Conclusion
9	Citation	Using APA style (latest edition)
10	Reference	Minimum 15 sources, 80% scientific journals from the last 10 years
11	Writing Format	Times New Roman 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, standard margins
12	Tables & Figures	Given a clear number, title and source
13	Manuscript Submission	Through the journal OJS system

 

Explanation

These writing guidelines are designed to ensure that every manuscript submitted toIJS: International Journal of Social Humanitiesmeet high academic standards and are relevant to the social sciences and humanities. Authors are expected to structure their articles systematically, starting with an introduction explaining the background, problem formulation, and research objectives, followed by a clear and accountable research method.

The results and discussion sections should present the research findings analytically and critically, linking them to theory or previous research. Meanwhile, the conclusion should summarize the main findings and contribute to the development of scientific knowledge.

The use of up-to-date and credible references is highly recommended to strengthen scientific arguments. APA citation style is used to maintain consistency in writing and facilitate source retrieval. Furthermore, authors are expected to pay attention to language quality, especially when using English, so that articles can be widely understood by the international academic community.

By following these guidelines, it is hoped that every article published by IJS will be able to make a significant contribution to the development of social sciences and humanities and answer various contemporary issues critically and comprehensively.