Author Guidelines

The Indonesian Journal of Rural and Regional Innovation Studies (IJRRIS)

1. General Information

  • IJRRIS is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal published by the Center for Rural and Regional Development, Institute for Research and Community Service (LPPM), Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA).

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration in any other journal.

  • The journal accepts articles written in English (preferred) or Bahasa Indonesia with an English abstract.

2. Types of Manuscripts Accepted

IJRRIS publishes articles in the following categories:

  1. Original Research Articles – empirical or theoretical studies on rural and regional development.

  2. Review Articles – comprehensive analysis of relevant literature in the field.

  3. Case Studies / Best Practices – reports on innovative practices, policies, or community-based programs.

  4. Policy Notes / Briefs – critical policy analyses with practical recommendations.

3. Manuscript Structure

Each manuscript should be prepared according to the following structure:

a. Title

  • Concise, informative, and no more than 15 words.

  • Written in English, with Indonesian title if the manuscript is in Bahasa Indonesia.

b. Author(s) Information

  • Full name(s) of the author(s).

  • Institutional affiliation(s), city, and country.

  • Corresponding author’s email address.

c. Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract of 150–250 words in English (and Indonesian if the article is written in Bahasa Indonesia).

  • Should include: background, purpose, method, results, and conclusion.

  • 3–5 keywords that reflect the core topics.

d. Main Text

  1. Introduction

    • Research background, rationale, objectives, and contribution to knowledge.

  2. Literature Review (if necessary)

    • Theoretical framework and related studies.

  3. Methodology

    • Research design, data collection, and analysis techniques.

  4. Results and Discussion

    • Findings supported by tables, figures, or charts.

    • Critical analysis and comparison with existing literature.

  5. Conclusion

    • Summary of key findings, implications, limitations, and recommendations.

  6. Acknowledgments (if any)

    • Mention funders, institutions, or individuals who supported the research.

  7. References

    • Only include cited works.

    • Follow APA Style 7th Edition.

4. Technical Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format.

  • Length: 5,000–7,000 words (excluding references).

  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 spacing.

  • Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides, A4 paper size.

  • Tables and figures should be numbered consecutively, titled, and placed close to the related text.

5. Reference Style

  • References and citations must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition style.

  • Use a reference manager such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

  • Example:

    • Journal article:

      Smith, J., & Brown, P. (2020). Rural innovation and local development. Journal of Rural Studies, 35(2), 101–115. https://doi.org/xxxx

    • Book:

      Chambers, R. (2017). Whose reality counts? Putting the first last. London: Routledge.

6. Submission and Review Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the IJRRIS online submission system (link will be provided).

  • Each manuscript will undergo a double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers.

  • Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts based on reviewers’ feedback.

  • The editorial team reserves the right to edit manuscripts for clarity and format, without altering the substance.

7. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must ensure that their work adheres to academic integrity and publication ethics.

  • Plagiarism (including self-plagiarism) is strictly prohibited. Manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software.

  • All research involving human participants must follow ethical standards and, where necessary, provide approval from relevant ethics committees.

8. Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • IJRRIS currently applies no submission fee.

  • Article Processing Charge (if any) will be announced on the journal’s website.

9. Copyright and Open Access Policy

  • IJRRIS applies a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (CC BY-SA) License.

  • Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication.