References Management

  • Quality of References

    • All references must originate from verifiable academic sources such as journal articles, books, conference proceedings, official research reports, or other scholarly publications.

    • Authors are encouraged to prioritize recent literature (preferably published within the last 5–10 years), except for classical theories that remain relevant.

  • Priority of Indexed Sources

    • References from journals indexed in reputable databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, or equivalent are strongly recommended.

    • If local journals are cited, they must meet recognized editorial standards—preferably accredited nationally (e.g., SINTA) or officially recognized by their institution.

  • Citation and Bibliography Format

    • The citation style must be consistent throughout the manuscript (e.g., APA, Chicago, or Vancouver style, depending on the journal’s guideline).

    • Each reference must include all essential elements: author name(s), publication year, title of the article, journal or publisher name, volume, issue number, page range, and DOI (if available).

    • For conference proceedings, the conference title, location, date, and publisher must be clearly stated.

  • Use of Local and International Sources

    • Authors should combine local and international references to demonstrate both local relevance and global connection.

    • Local references that are not indexed internationally must still meet peer-review and publication quality standards.

  • Reference Ethics

    • Excessive self-citation should be avoided unless the cited works are directly relevant to the topic.

    • Authors must not cite predatory journals or publications of questionable credibility.

  • Reference Verification

    • Before submission, authors must ensure that all references are accurate, retrievable, and that DOI links are functional when available.

    • The editorial team will verify citation and bibliography accuracy as part of the manuscript review process.

  • Reference List Formatting

    • The reference list must be arranged alphabetically by the last name of the first author, or according to the citation style required by the journal.

    • All cited works must appear in the reference list, and all listed references must be cited in the text.

  • Use of Reference Management Tools

    • Authors are encouraged to use reference management software (e.g., Zotero, Mendeley, EndNote) to ensure consistency and accuracy in citation and bibliography formatting.