Author Guidelines

AMACCANG: Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (AJMS) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge through multidisciplinary research and academic inquiry. The journal provides a platform for researchers, academics, practitioners, and students to publish high-quality original research articles, review articles, conceptual papers, and case studies across diverse fields of study.

The term “Amaccang”, derived from the Bugis philosophical tradition, represents wisdom, intellectuality, and the pursuit of knowledge. Inspired by this value, AJMS promotes scholarly excellence, critical thinking, innovation, and interdisciplinary dialogue to address contemporary societal challenges.

General Aim

AJMS aims to provide a platform for disseminating multidisciplinary research findings and advancing academic knowledge across diverse scientific fields.

1. General Guidelines

  • Manuscripts must be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere.
  • Articles may be written in American English, Indonesian, or Arabic using formal academic language.
  • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx).
  • Font: Book Antiqua 11 pt, spacing 1 or 1.5.
  • Article length: 5,500–7,500 words (including tables, figures, references, and appendices).
  • Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy of citations, grammar, tables, and figures.
  • Authors must revise manuscripts based on editorial and reviewer feedback.
  • Submissions must be made through the AJMS Online Journal System (OJS).

2. Article Structure (IMRaD Format)

Manuscripts must follow the structure below:

  • Title
  • Abstract
  • Introduction
  • Method
  • Results and Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgment (optional)
  • References

3. Article Length

  • 10–16 pages
  • 5,500–7,500 words total

4. Title

  • Written in English
  • Maximum ±15 words
  • Must clearly reflect the research topic
  • Font: Garamond 16 pt

5. Abstract and Keywords

Abstract

  • Written in English and Indonesian
  • Length: 150–200 words
  • Structured as:
    • Purpose
    • Method
    • Findings
    • Recommendations
  • Font: Garamond 10 pt, single spacing

Keywords

  • 3–5 keywords
  • Represent core concepts of the study
  • Used for indexing and searchability

6. Introduction

The introduction must include:

  1. Background of the study and main topic
  2. Recent literature review (last 10 years)
  3. Research gap or problem statement
  4. Research objectives and context
  5. Unit of analysis
  6. Structure of the article

7. Method

The method section must clearly explain:

  • Research design
  • Research location and duration
  • Population/sample or research subjects
  • Data collection techniques
  • Research instruments
  • Data analysis techniques
  • Validity and reliability (if applicable)

For qualitative research, authors must also describe:

  • Researcher role
  • Informants/participants
  • Data collection process
  • Data validation techniques

The method section must be written in paragraph form, not bullet points.

8. Results and Discussion

This section presents and discusses research findings in an integrated manner.

The section must:

  1. Present research findings clearly and concisely
  2. Provide sufficient detail to support conclusions
  3. Use tables and figures when necessary, without repeating the same data in text and visuals
  4. Include narrative explanations under each table or figure
  5. Interpret findings using proper academic reasoning
  6. Link findings to relevant theories and previous studies
  7. Compare findings with prior research from reputable national and international journals (Scopus/Sinta indexed when possible)
  8. Highlight scientific contribution, novelty, or theoretical implications

Data analysis procedures (e.g., statistical calculations) should not be presented in detail; only results and interpretations should be reported.

9. Conclusion

  • Summarizes key findings of the study
  • Answers research objectives or questions
  • Must be clear and concise
  • May be written in numbered paragraphs (not bullet points)
  • Can include implications and suggestions for future research

10. Acknowledgment (Optional)

  • May include appreciation to individuals or institutions
  • Must include funding sources if applicable
  • Personal funding does not require acknowledgment

11. References

  • APA Style 6th Edition (Author-Date)
  • Recommended tools: Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote
  • Composition:
    • 70% journal articles
    • 30% books or other sources
  • References must be alphabetically ordered
  • Authors are encouraged to cite relevant AJMS publications if available

Example:

  • Abbitt, J. T. (2011). An Investigation of the Relationship between Self-Efficacy Beliefs about Technology Integration and Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) among Preservice Teachers. Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education, 27(4), 134–143.

12. Tables and Figures

  • Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially
  • Must be placed close to relevant discussion
  • Must be high quality and readable
  • Each must include explanatory captions
  • Avoid duplication between text and visuals

13. Ethical Standards

AJMS upholds:

  • Publication ethics
  • Academic integrity
  • Double-blind peer review
  • Plagiarism screening before publication