Submissions

Author Guidelines

Manuscripts must be original research papers that have not been previously published and are free from plagiarism. Submitted manuscripts become the property of the editorial board of Jurnal Inovasi Administrasi Negara Terapan (INOVANT) and may not be republished in any form without written permission.

GENERAL WRITING REQUIREMENTS

Paper size: A4 (210 mm x 297 mm).

1. Margins: Top and bottom 2.7 cm, left and right 2.8 cm.
2. Font: Times New Roman, size 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, without paragraph indentation, and space between paragraphs. The manuscript should not exceed 15 pages.
3. Page numbers should be placed at the bottom left corner.
4. Tables and figures should be integrated within the text, not grouped separately. Each must have a number, title, and source. Tables use single spacing, no vertical lines, and the maximum number of tables/figures is five (5).
5. Subheadings should not be numbered, written in bold, Title Case, and single spaced.

MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE

TITLE

The title should be concise, specific, and reflect the content of the paper. It should be different from the research proposal title, written in bold capital letters, font size 14 pt, and 1.5 spacing. The spacing between the title and the author’s name is 1 line.

AUTHOR’S NAME AND AFFILIATION

The author’s full name (without academic titles) should be listed below the title. Under the author’s name, include the study program, institution, and email address. Use Times New Roman 11 pt, center alignment, and single spacing.

ABSTRACT

1. Leave three (3) spaces between the author’s name and the abstract.
2. Abstracts must be written in both Indonesian and English, in a single paragraph, summarizing the paper’s content (introduction, method, results, and conclusion).
3. Use Times New Roman 11 pt, italic for the English abstract, and single spacing.
4. Include 3–5 keywords, arranged alphabetically, below the abstract.
5. The abstract should be 150–200 words, without citations or abbreviations/acronyms.

INTRODUCTION

The introduction should briefly explain the importance and novelty of the study, typically consisting of the background, problem formulation, and research objectives.

LITERATURE REVIEW

A literature review is required if the article is not based on field research (e.g., conceptual or literature-based studies). This section should demonstrate the theoretical foundation and identify research gaps.

RESEARCH METHOD

This section should briefly describe the materials and methods used, including the subjects/objects of research, tools, design, sampling technique, variables, data collection methods, data analysis, and ethical considerations (if applicable).

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Research results can be presented using tables, graphs, or figures (maximum 5 in total) to clarify the narrative. The discussion should focus on interpreting findings, comparing them with previous studies, highlighting similarities, differences, or uniqueness, and explaining the reasons behind the findings.
Conclude this section with recommendations or implications for further research.

CONCLUSION

The conclusion should directly answer the research objectives or hypotheses and summarize the key findings. Authors are encouraged to include the theoretical and practical implications of their research, as well as suggestions for future studies.

REFERENCES

1. The reference list must contain at least 15 sources, with 80% from journal articles and the remainder from other credible sources (books, reports, etc.).
2. References should be managed using a reference management tool such as Mendeley.
3. The journal uses APA (American Psychological Association) 7th edition referencing style.