Author Guideline

Manuscript Preparation

All manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Innovative Vocational Education and Technology (JIVET) must follow these formatting guidelines:

Document Format

  • Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx)
  • A4 paper size (210 × 297 mm)
  • Margins: 3 cm left, 2.5 cm right, top, and bottom
  • 1.5 line spacing (except for abstract and references which use single spacing)
  • Sequential page numbering using Arabic numerals at bottom right
  • Times New Roman font throughout

Article Types

JIVET accepts two main types of manuscripts:

    1. Research Articles (10-20 pages)
      • Original empirical research presenting new data, methods, or analyses
      • Must include complete structure (title, author information, abstract, keywords, introduction, methods, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgments if applicable, references)
      • Minimum 15 references (80% from academic journals published within last 10 years)

Literature Review Articles (10-20 pages)

  • Comprehensive reviews synthesizing existing knowledge and identifying research gaps
  • Structure includes title, author information, abstract, keywords, introduction, literature search methodology, literature review results, discussion, conclusion identifying research gaps and future research directions, references
  • Minimum 25 relevant and current references demonstrating breadth of literature coverage

Manuscript Structure

Title

  • Maximum 15 words
  • Times New Roman, 16 pt, Bold
  • Both in Indonesian and English for non-English manuscripts

Author Information

  • Full name without academic titles (Times New Roman, 12 pt)
  • Institutional affiliation (university, faculty)
  • Complete address of affiliation
  • Corresponding email address

Abstract

  • 150-250 words in both Indonesian and English
  • Single paragraph without subheadings, citations, footnotes, or references
  • Single-spaced Times New Roman, 10 pt
  • Must include: brief background explaining research importance, clearly stated objectives, research methods (design, sample/participants, instruments, data analysis), main findings, and significant conclusions/implications
  • Avoid uncommon abbreviations and unexplained technical terminology

Keywords

  • 3-5 keywords relevant to the manuscript's focus

Introduction (10-15% of article length)

  • Clear presentation of background and context
  • Research gap identification
  • Specific research objectives and questions
  • Theoretical and practical justification for the research
  • Brief overview of methods
  • Explicit statement of research contribution

Methods

For Research Articles:

  • Clear description of research design
  • Population and sample/participants
  • Sampling technique
  • Research instruments
  • Data collection procedures
  • Data analysis methods
  • Ethical considerations

For Literature Reviews:

  • Literature search strategy
  • Inclusion/exclusion criteria
  • Analytical approach

Results and Discussion

  • Results: Objective and systematic presentation of findings without interpretation
  • Discussion: Interpretation of results in context of existing knowledge, theoretical and practical implications, limitations

Conclusion and Recommendations

  • Concise summary of main findings directly addressing research objectives
  • Practical recommendations for stakeholders
  • Suggestions for future research based on identified limitations

Acknowledgments (if applicable)

  • Recognition of funding sources with contract numbers
  • Acknowledgment of significant contributions from individuals or institutions

References

    • APA 7th edition format
    • Alphabetically ordered by first author's surname
    • For journal articles: Author(s), year, article title, journal name (italicized), volume, issue (if applicable), page range or DOI

For books: Author(s), year, book title (italicized), publication place, publisher

  • Electronic sources must include URL or DOI and access date if source is changeable
  • Minimum 80% from academic journals published in the last 10 years

 

Tables and Figures

  • Tables: Numbered consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, etc.), title placed above the table, center-aligned
  • Figures: Numbered consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.), title placed below the figure, center-aligned
  • Adequate resolution: minimum 300 dpi for photos, 600 dpi for line drawings
  • File formats: JPEG, PNG, or TIFF
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
  • Source citation (10 pt font) if not original work by authors

Citations

  • APA 7th edition style
  • One author: (Hasan, 2022) or Hasan (2022)
  • Two authors: (Hasan & Wijaya, 2022) or Hasan and Wijaya (2022)
  • Three or more authors: (Hasan et al., 2022) or Hasan dkk. (2022)

Other Guidelines

  • Foreign terms in italics
  • Abbreviations: write out in full at first mention, followed by abbreviation in parentheses
  • Mathematical equations: created with Equation Editor, numbered sequentially with number in parentheses at right margin
  • Supplementary materials may be included as appendices

Submission Process

  1. Register on the JIVET online submission system
  2. Submit manuscript in required format
  3. Include cover letter stating article type and confirming originality
  4. Provide complete author information

Editorial Process

  1. Initial screening for formatting and scope
  2. Plagiarism check
  3. Double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers
  4. Editorial decision (Accept/Minor Revision/Major Revision/Reject)
  5. Revision and final decision

Focus Areas

Submissions should address one or more of these areas:

  • Teaching & Learning Innovation
  • Industry Integration
  • Technology Applications & Appropriate Technology
  • Education Policy & Workforce Development
  • Global Perspectives

Publication Ethics

All submitted manuscripts will undergo plagiarism checking before peer review. By submitting to JIVET, authors confirm that their work is original, properly attributed, and has not been published elsewhere.

Contact Information

For inquiries regarding submissions, please contact: editorial@jivet.edu.id