Writer's Guide

Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted through the OJS system: https://journal.orbioninstitute.com

  • Articles must be written in English in accordance with academic writing standards.

  • The writing format must follow the official RATIOVA template, which can be downloaded at: [Template URL].

  • Manuscripts that do not comply with the template will not be processed further.

General Writing Requirements

  • Length: 10–20 pages (including figures and tables)

  • Paper size: A4

  • Margins: 3 cm (top, bottom, left, right)

  • Font: Avenir Next LT Pro

  • Font Size & Style:

    • Article Title: 13 pt, bold, maximum 16 words, English only

    • Sub-section Headings: 12 pt, bold

    • Main Text: 12 pt, 1.15 spacing, justified

  • All articles must be written in English.

Article Structure

Article Structure

  1. Title

    • The title should reflect the issue being studied and be engaging yet concise (maximum 17 words).

    • Font: Avenir Next LT Pro, 14 pt, bold.

  2. Author(s) and Affiliation(s)

    • Full name(s) of the author(s) (maximum 5 authors).

    • Institutional affiliation(s) and country.

    • Correspondence information (name, institution, email).

  3. Article Information

    • Submission date, acceptance date, and publication date.

  4. Abstract

    • Written in both English and Bahasa Indonesia, 150–250 words each.

    • Presented in a single paragraph containing:

      • Purpose of the study

      • Method

      • Findings/Results

      • Implications

      • Novelty/Original Contribution

    • Font: Avenir Next LT Pro, 10 pt, single spacing.

  5. Keywords

    • 3–5 keywords, separated by semicolons.

  6. Introduction

    • Background of the study.

    • Problem statement and research gap.

    • Research objectives and significance.

    • Novelty and justification of the study.

    • Supported by relevant theories and prior studies.

  7. Literature Review

    • Theoretical foundation of the study.

    • Review of previous related studies.

    • Identification of research gap.

  8. Hypothesis Development (if applicable)

    • Formulation of hypotheses based on literature and theory.

    • Presentation of conceptual framework (may include a figure/model).

  9. Methodology

    • Research design and justification.

    • Population, sample, or informants.

    • Data collection techniques.

    • Analytical methods.

    • For Systematic Literature Review (SLR), describe inclusion/exclusion criteria and PRISMA diagram.

  10. Results / Data Analysis

    • Presentation of research findings in line with methodology.

    • Use of tables, figures, or graphs where necessary (without vertical lines in tables).

    • Clear interpretation, not just restating data.

    • For qualitative research, thematic presentation.

    • For SLR, synthesis of selected literature.

  11. Discussion

    • Interpretation and critical analysis of findings.

    • Links findings to research questions, objectives, and theories.

    • Comparison with prior research.

    • Theoretical and practical implications.

    • Acknowledgment of study limitations.

  12. Conclusion

    • Concise summary of key findings.

    • Explicit connection to research objectives/questions.

    • Theoretical and practical contributions.

    • Study limitations and recommendations for future research.

    • Written in narrative form (not bullet points).

  13. References (APA 7th Edition)

  • Must include at least 75% from primary sources (journal articles, conference proceedings).

  • Minimum 75% published in the last 5 years.

  • At least 5 references must be from Scopus-indexed journals.

  • Font: Avenir Next LT Pro, 12 pt, spacing before 6 pt, after 6 pt, line spacing 1.0.

Example References

  • Akaka, M. A., Vargo, S. L., & Lusch, R. F. (2013). The complexity of context: A service ecosystems approach for international marketing. Journal of International Marketing, 21(4), 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1509/jim.13.0032

  • Andreu, L., Sánchez, I., & Mele, C. (2010). Value co-creation among retailers and consumers: New insights into the furniture market. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 17(4), 241–250. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jretconser.2010.02.001

  • Dwivedi, Y. K., Ismagilova, E., Hughes, D. L., Carlson, J., Filieri, R., Jacobson, J., Jain, V., Karjaluoto, H., Kefi, H., Krishen, A. S., Kumar, V., Rahman, M. M., Raman, R., Rauschnabel, P. A., Rowley, J., Salo, J., Tran, G. A., & Wang, Y. (2021). Setting the future of digital and social media marketing research: Perspectives and research propositions. International Journal of Information Management, 59, 102168. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijinfomgt.2020.102168

  • Lumpkin, G. T., & Dess, G. G. (1996). Clarifying the entrepreneurial orientation construct and linking it to performance. Academy of Management Review, 21(1), 135–172. https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.1996.9602161568

Books

  • Tabachnick, B. G., & Fidell, L. S. (2019). Using multivariate statistics (7th ed.). Pearson.

  • Arthur, W. B. (2009). The nature of technology: What it is and how it evolves. Free Press.

Printed Newspaper Article

  • The Jakarta Post. (2022, October 10). SMEs struggle to adopt digital marketing despite government push. The Jakarta Post, p. 5.

Online News / Media

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