Author Guidelines

1. Scope of the Journal

The Journal of Economics, Business, and Humanities (EKSISHUM) publishes original scientific articles covering a wide range of topics, including:

  • Economics: Macroeconomics, microeconomics, economic development, financial studies, etc.
  • Business: Management, marketing, entrepreneurship, business ethics, finance, etc.
  • Humanities: Cultural studies, sociology, philosophy, communication, and related fields.

We accept empirical research articles, literature reviews, and conceptual papers that have not been published or are under review elsewhere.

2. Submission Guidelines

  • All manuscripts must be submitted through the EKSISHUM submission system: EKSISHUM Submission Portal.
  • Authors must register and log in to the journal’s website to submit articles.
  • Submissions should be accompanied by a cover letter indicating the novelty and significance of the research.

3. Manuscript Format

  • Manuscripts should be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia using Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx)
  • File Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
  • Authors must follow the journal’s official template, which can be downloaded from the EKSISHUM website.
  • Template: Manuscripts must follow the journal’s official template, which can be downloaded here.

4. Manuscript Structure

  1. Title: Clear, concise, and informative (use Capitalize Each Word, without line breaks).
  2. Author Details: Full names, affiliations, and corresponding author’s email.
  3. Abstract: 200–250 words (in English and Bahasa Indonesia), including purpose, methodology, results, and conclusions.
  4. Keywords: 5 keywords, separated by commas.
  5. Introduction: Background, research gap, and objectives.
  6. Literature Review: Theoretical foundation and relevant previous studies.
  7. Methodology: Research design, data collection, and analysis methods.
  8. Results and Discussion: Presentation of findings with critical analysis.
  9. Conclusion: Summary of key findings, contributions, and recommendations.
  10. References: Minimum of 15 references, using Mendeley for citation management.

5. Tables and Figures

  • Tables and figures must be in their original format (not images).
  • Provide descriptive titles and number them consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1).
  • Sources for tables and figures must be cited appropriately.

6. Citation and References

  • Use the APA (7th edition) citation style.
  • All references must be managed with Mendeley or a similar reference manager.
  • Ensure at least 15 references, with 80% from recent sources (last 5 years), including journal articles, books, and credible reports.

7. Plagiarism Policy

  • Manuscripts will be screened for plagiarism using plagiarism detection software.
  • Articles with similarity scores above 25% will be rejected or returned for revision.

8. Peer Review Process

  • All submissions undergo a double-blind peer review process.
  • The review process typically takes 4–8 weeks.
  • Authors will receive feedback for revision if needed.

9. Publication Ethics

EKSISHUM adheres to strict ethical standards. Authors must ensure:

  • The manuscript is original and free from plagiarism.
  • Proper acknowledgment of all sources.
  • No conflicts of interest that could influence the research.

10. Article Processing Charges (APC)

Information regarding publication fees (if applicable) will be provided upon acceptance of the manuscript.