Online Submission and Author Guidelines

Online Submission Procedures

Authors must submit their manuscripts through the online submission system of the JPD: Journal of Political and Development Issues 

Submission page:

https://journal.papsel.org/index.php/JPD/about/submissions

Authors must first register and log in to the journal’s Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. After logging in, authors should select New Submission and complete the following steps.

Step 1: Start the Submission

Authors must:

  • Select the appropriate submission section;

  • Read and confirm all submission requirements;

  • Agree to the journal’s copyright, privacy, and publication ethics policies; and

  • Provide comments to the editor, where necessary.

By checking the submission requirements, authors confirm that the manuscript complies with the journal’s policies and author guidelines.

Step 2: Upload the Manuscript

Authors must upload the manuscript in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

The manuscript submitted for peer review must not contain:

  • Authors’ names;

  • Institutional affiliations;

  • Email addresses;

  • Acknowledgements;

  • Author biographies; or

  • Other information that may reveal the authors’ identities.

These requirements support the journal’s double-blind peer-review process.

Step 3: Enter the Submission Metadata

Authors must enter complete and accurate article metadata, including:

  • The full names of all authors;

  • Institutional affiliations;

  • Countries;

  • Email addresses;

  • ORCID identifiers, where available;

  • Corresponding author information;

  • Article title;

  • Abstract;

  • Keywords; and

  • References, where required by the system.

The order of authors entered in the OJS metadata must correspond to the order agreed upon by all authors.

Step 4: Upload Supplementary Files

Authors may upload supplementary files where relevant, including:

  • research instruments;

  • datasets;

  • interview guidelines;

  • ethical approval documents;

  • figures or tables;

  • declarations of originality;

  • statements of author contributions; or

  • other supporting documents.

If there are no supplementary files, authors may proceed to the next stage.

Step 5: Confirm the Submission

Authors must carefully check all uploaded documents and metadata before completing the submission.

After confirming that all information is correct, the author should click Finish Submission or Submit.

The corresponding author will receive a confirmation email and may monitor the manuscript’s progress by logging in to the journal’s online submission system.

Author Guidelines

1. General Requirements

  1. Manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the online submission system of the Journal of Political and Development Issues.

  2. The manuscript must be an original scholarly work that has not previously been published and is not under consideration by another journal.

  3. The manuscript must be relevant to the journal’s focus and scope.

  4. Manuscripts may be written in Indonesian or English using clear, consistent, and academically appropriate language.

  5. Manuscripts should contain approximately 5,000–7,000 words, excluding the reference list.

  6. Manuscripts must be prepared using the official template of the Journal of Political and Development Issues.

  7. Authors are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of all data, quotations, references, tables, and figures.

  8. All authors must approve the submission and publication of the manuscript.

  9. Manuscripts that do not comply with the journal’s format and author guidelines may be returned for correction or rejected during the initial editorial screening.

For assistance regarding online submission, authors may contact the Editorial Office:

Email: jpd.issue@gmail.com

Publisher:
PAPSEL Research and Consulting

Editorial Office:
Jl. Arafura, Gang Santri No. 10
Muli Subdistrict, Merauke
South Papua 99611, Indonesia

Phone: +62 856-5225-7006

2. Review of Manuscripts

Every manuscript submitted to the journal will undergo an initial assessment by the editor.

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial screening will be reviewed independently by at least two reviewers through a double-blind peer-review process.

Publication decisions are based on:

  • the manuscript’s relevance to the journal;

  • originality and scholarly contribution;

  • theoretical or conceptual quality;

  • methodological appropriateness;

  • quality of analysis and discussion;

  • reviewers’ recommendations; and

  • compliance with the journal’s ethical and editorial policies.

The editorial decision may include:

  • Accept Submission;

  • Revisions Required;

  • Resubmit for Review; or

  • Decline Submission.

When a manuscript is considered unsuitable for publication, the authors will receive an editorial decision accompanied by an explanation or reviewers’ comments.

3. Revision of Manuscripts

Manuscripts returned for revision must be revised and resubmitted through the journal’s online submission system.

Authors must submit:

  1. a revised manuscript;

  2. a response-to-reviewers document;

  3. an explanation of each revision made; and

  4. an academic justification for any recommendation that has not been followed.

Minor revisions should normally be completed within one week, while major revisions should normally be completed within three weeks.

A revised manuscript submitted after the specified deadline may be treated as a new submission unless the editor has approved an extension.

4. Manuscript Format

Manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word with the following general format:

  • paper size: A4;

  • manuscript length: approximately 5,000–7,000 words, excluding references;

  • font: Gadugi;

  • body font size: 10 pt;

  • line spacing: single;

  • text alignment: justified;

  • file format: .doc or .docx; and

  • margins: according to the journal template.

The manuscript should generally contain the following sections:

  1. Title;

  2. Author Information;

  3. Abstract;

  4. Keywords;

  5. Introduction;

  6. Method;

  7. Results;

  8. Discussion;

  9. Conclusion;

  10. Acknowledgements, where applicable;

  11. Funding Statement;

  12. Conflict of Interest Statement;

  13. Author Contributions, where applicable; and

  14. References.

5. Article Title

The title must:

  • accurately reflect the article’s content;

  • be concise, specific, and informative;

  • avoid unnecessary abbreviations;

  • use approximately 14 pt Gadugi;

  • be aligned to the left; and

  • preferably contain no more than 15 words.

6. Author Information

Author information must include:

  • the full name of each author without academic titles;

  • institutional affiliation;

  • city and country;

  • email address;

  • ORCID identifier, where available; and

  • identification of the corresponding author.

Recommended format:

  • author’s name: 10 pt Gadugi;

  • institutional affiliation: 9 pt Gadugi; and

  • left alignment.

Author information must only appear in the title page or OJS metadata. It must be removed from the anonymous manuscript used for peer review.

7. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should contain approximately 200–250 words and be written as a single paragraph.

The abstract must briefly and clearly present:

  • the research problem or background;

  • the objective of the study;

  • the research design or method;

  • the participants, informants, documents, or data sources;

  • the analytical strategy;

  • the main findings;

  • the conclusion; and

  • the theoretical, practical, or policy significance of the study.

The abstract must be accurate, concise, and consistent with the content of the article. It must not contain citations, tables, figures, or undefined abbreviations.

Authors should provide three to five keywords that accurately represent the article’s main topics and concepts. Keywords should support the indexing, searching, and discoverability of the article.

Recommended format:

  • abstract: 9 pt Gadugi, single spacing;

  • keywords: 9 pt Gadugi; and

  • one-paragraph format.

8. Introduction

The introduction must clearly establish the research problem and its broader context.

It should contain:

  • the background of the study;

  • the significance of the research problem;

  • a critical review and synthesis of relevant literature;

  • key academic debates;

  • theoretical or conceptual perspectives;

  • the research gap;

  • the novelty of the study;

  • the research question or problem statement;

  • the objectives of the study; and

  • the expected contribution of the article.

Authors should explain how the current study relates to previous studies and why the selected research approach is appropriate.

Relevant approaches may include:

  • descriptive;

  • interpretive;

  • feminist;

  • critical;

  • post-positivist;

  • constructivist;

  • pragmatic;

  • postmodern; or

  • other relevant approaches.

The introduction should not merely describe a general phenomenon. It must demonstrate the academic relevance, research gap, and contribution of the study.

Recommended format:

  • heading: 1. INTRODUCTION;

  • heading font: 11 pt Gadugi, bold and left aligned;

  • body font: 10 pt Gadugi;

  • alignment: justified; and

  • line spacing: single.

9. Method

The method section must explain the research design and procedures transparently and in sufficient detail.

It should include:

  • the research approach and design;

  • the rationale for selecting the design;

  • the research location or context;

  • the period of data collection;

  • the population and sample, where relevant;

  • the number and characteristics of participants or informants;

  • documents, events, media, or other data sources analysed;

  • inclusion and exclusion criteria;

  • participant or informant recruitment procedures;

  • sampling techniques;

  • data-collection methods;

  • research instruments;

  • data-analysis methods;

  • data-validation procedures; and

  • ethical considerations.

For qualitative research, authors should explain relevant procedures such as:

  • purposive sampling;

  • snowball sampling;

  • theoretical sampling;

  • interviews;

  • observations;

  • document analysis;

  • coding;

  • thematic analysis; and

  • data triangulation.

For quantitative research, authors should explain:

  • the population;

  • sample size;

  • sampling technique;

  • variables;

  • measurement instruments;

  • validity and reliability;

  • statistical methods; and

  • analytical software, where applicable.

The method section must enable readers to understand how the research was conducted and how the findings were produced.

Recommended format:

  • heading: 2. METHOD;

  • heading font: 11 pt Gadugi, bold and left aligned;

  • body font: 10 pt Gadugi;

  • alignment: justified; and

  • line spacing: single.

10. Results

The results section must present the findings of the study clearly, systematically, and objectively.

Authors should:

  • describe the principal findings;

  • present relevant themes, categories, narratives, or statistical results;

  • demonstrate the analytical process;

  • provide appropriate evidence;

  • use quotations or data excerpts where relevant;

  • present tables, figures, diagrams, photographs, or models where useful; and

  • organise the findings according to the research questions or objectives.

Quotations, excerpts, tables, and figures should support the presentation of findings but should not replace the authors’ explanation and analysis.

Recommended format:

  • heading: 3. RESULTS;

  • heading font: 11 pt Gadugi, bold and left aligned;

  • body font: 10 pt Gadugi;

  • alignment: justified; and

  • line spacing: single.

11. Discussion

The discussion section must interpret the findings and explain their academic significance.

Authors should:

  • answer the research questions;

  • explain the meaning of the findings;

  • relate the findings to the theoretical or conceptual framework;

  • compare the findings with previous studies;

  • identify similarities and differences;

  • discuss alternative explanations;

  • explain how the study supports, expands, challenges, or refines existing theories;

  • identify the study’s theoretical, empirical, practical, or policy contributions;

  • explain the strengths and limitations of the research;

  • discuss the transferability or generalisability of the findings;

  • address relevant ethical issues; and

  • provide implications for future research, policy, or practice.

The discussion should not merely repeat the results. It should demonstrate how the study contributes to political science, governance, public policy, development studies, or related fields.

Recommended format:

  • heading: 4. DISCUSSION;

  • heading font: 11 pt Gadugi, bold and left aligned;

  • body font: 10 pt Gadugi;

  • alignment: justified; and

  • line spacing: single.

12. Conclusion

The conclusion should provide a concise synthesis of the study’s main findings.

It should:

  • answer the research objectives or questions;

  • summarise the principal findings;

  • explain the main contribution of the study;

  • identify relevant theoretical or policy implications;

  • present recommendations, where appropriate; and

  • suggest directions for future research.

The conclusion should not repeat the entire results and discussion sections. New data, arguments, citations, tables, or figures should not be introduced in the conclusion.

Recommended format:

  • heading: 5. CONCLUSION;

  • heading font: 11 pt Gadugi, bold and left aligned;

  • body font: 10 pt Gadugi;

  • alignment: justified; and

  • line spacing: single.

13. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures must:

  • be numbered consecutively;

  • have clear and informative titles;

  • be mentioned and discussed in the main text;

  • include the source, where applicable;

  • be readable and of adequate quality;

  • avoid unnecessary duplication of information; and

  • comply with copyright and permission requirements.

Table titles should appear above the table, while figure titles or captions should appear below the figure.

Tables must be editable and should not be submitted only as images.

14. References

The Journal of Political and Development Issues uses the American Psychological Association 7th Edition—APA 7th Style.

Authors must ensure that:

  • every source cited in the text appears in the reference list;

  • every source in the reference list is cited in the text;

  • references are accurate and complete;

  • digital object identifiers are included where available;

  • recent and relevant scholarly literature is prioritised; and

  • primary and peer-reviewed sources are used whenever possible.

Recommended reference format:

  • font: 10 pt Gadugi;

  • line spacing: single; and

  • hanging indent: 1 cm.

Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference-management software such as:

  • Mendeley;

  • Zotero;

  • EndNote; or

  • other recognised reference-management applications.

Journal Article

Author’s Last Name, Initials. (Year). Title of the article. Journal Title, volume(issue), page range. DOI or URL.

Book

Author’s Last Name, Initials. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher.

Book Chapter

Author’s Last Name, Initials. (Year). Title of the chapter. In Editor’s Initials and Last Name (Ed.), Title of the book (pp. xx–xx). Publisher.

15. Publication Ethics

Authors must comply with the publication ethics policies of the Journal of Political and Development Issues.

Authors must not engage in:

  • plagiarism;

  • duplicate submission;

  • duplicate publication;

  • data fabrication;

  • data falsification;

  • citation manipulation;

  • undisclosed conflicts of interest;

  • improper authorship; or

  • other forms of scholarly misconduct.

The journal reserves the right to reject, withdraw, correct, or retract articles when ethical violations are identified.

16. Use of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence tools cannot be listed as authors.

Authors who use artificial intelligence tools substantively must disclose:

  • The name of the tool;

  • The purpose for which it was used; and

  • The section of the manuscript in which it was used.

Authors remain fully responsible for:

  • The accuracy of the manuscript;

  • The originality of the arguments;

  • The validity of the data;

  • The accuracy of citations and references;

  • The protection of confidential information; and

  • Any errors or biases generated by artificial intelligence tools.

Artificial intelligence must not be used to fabricate data, create false references, replace scholarly analysis, or manipulate research findings.