1. General Requirements and Types of Manuscripts

KINDAI : Kumpulan Informasi dan Artikel Ilmiah Manajemen dan Akuntansi welcomes scientific manuscripts that fall within the journal’s scope and contribute to the development of knowledge and academic discourse in the relevant fields. Manuscripts should present a clear research problem, demonstrate an appropriate theoretical foundation, employ a sound methodology, and provide meaningful findings or insights.

Authors must prepare their manuscripts using the official KINDAI template and comply with the formatting and submission requirements outlined in these guidelines.

Authors are advised to review the journal’s scope and focus before submitting their manuscripts to ensure that their work is relevant to the journal. The specific categories of manuscripts accepted by the journal should follow the information provided on the official journal website.

2. Manuscript Format and Layout

Manuscripts must be prepared using the following formatting requirements:

• Font: Times New Roman.
• Font size: 12 pt for the main text.
• Line spacing:15.
• Text alignment:
• Paragraph spacing: 6 pt.
• Title: 14 pt, bold, and centered.
• Page size and margins: Follow the specifications in the official KINDAI manuscript template.
• Manuscript template: Authors must use the official template and maintain its formatting throughout the manuscript.

Authors should ensure that the manuscript is consistent in terms of headings, paragraph formatting, tables, figures, and references. Any additional formatting requirements specified in the official template must also be followed.

3. Title and Author Information

The manuscript title must be concise, informative, and representative of the main subject of the research. The title must not exceed 20 words and should clearly communicate the central topic or research focus.

The title must be written in bold, centered, and formatted according to the official manuscript template.

Author information must include the following:

• Full names of all authors, without academic degrees or professional titles.
• Institutional affiliations, including the name of the institution and country.
• An asterisk (*) to identify the corresponding author.
• The corresponding author’s email address.

Authors must ensure that all names, affiliations, and contact details are accurate and complete before submission.

4. Abstract and Keywords

Each manuscript must include an abstract in both Indonesian and English.

Each abstract must contain 150–250 words and provide a concise overview of the study. It should include:

• The research background or problem.
• The research objective.
• The research methodology.
• The principal findings.
• The main conclusion.

Abstracts must be written clearly and concisely and must not contain citations or references to other works.

Each abstract must be accompanied by a maximum of five keywords or keyword phrases in the corresponding language. Keywords should represent the main concepts of the manuscript and be separated by semicolons.

5. Article Structure

Manuscripts should follow the structure specified in the official KINDAI template.

The main sections are as follows:

5.1. Introduction

The introduction should explain the research background, identify the research problem, establish the significance of the study, and state the research objectives. Authors should explain the research gap and clarify the contribution of the study.

5.2. Literature Review and Hypothesis Development

This section should present the relevant theoretical foundations and previous research supporting the study. Authors should explain the relationships among the main concepts or variables and develop research hypotheses where applicable.

5.3. Research Methods

This section should describe the research design, population and sample or research participants, data sources, data collection procedures, measurement instruments, and data analysis techniques, as applicable. The description must be sufficiently clear to allow readers to understand how the research was conducted.

5.4. Results and Discussion

This section should present the research findings in a clear and systematic manner. Tables, figures, and other supporting materials may be used when necessary.

The discussion should interpret the findings, relate them to the research objectives and relevant theories, and compare them with previous studies. Authors should explain the implications and significance of their findings rather than merely repeating the results.

5.5. Conclusion, Limitations, and Suggestions

The conclusion should summarize the principal findings and address the research objectives. It should be based on the results presented in the manuscript and should not introduce unsupported claims.

Authors should also explain the limitations of the study and provide relevant suggestions for future research or practical applications, where appropriate.

5.6. Acknowledgments

Authors may acknowledge individuals, institutions, or organizations that provided substantial assistance or support for the research but do not qualify for authorship.

5.7. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any potential conflicts of interest relevant to the research. If no conflict of interest exists, authors should explicitly state that there is no conflict of interest.

5.8. References

All sources cited in the manuscript must be included in the reference list. The reference list must follow the APA 7th edition style.

6. Citations and References

KINDAI manuscripts must use the American Psychological Association (APA), 7th edition, citation and referencing style.

Authors are encouraged to use reference management software, such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero, to maintain consistency and accuracy.

In-text citations should follow the APA author–date system. Examples include:

• Narrative citation: Smith (2022) argues that organizational performance is influenced by several factors.
• Parenthetical citation: Organizational performance is influenced by several factors (Smith, 2022).
• Two authors: Smith and Jones (2022) or (Smith & Jones, 2022).
• Three or more authors: Smith et al. (2022) or (Smith et al., 2022).

The reference list should be arranged alphabetically by the first author’s surname and formatted consistently according to APA 7th edition.

Examples:

Book

Smith, J. A. (2022). Research methods in management. Academic Press.

Journal article

Smith, J. A., & Jones, R. B. (2022). The relationship between organizational culture and performance. Journal of Management Studies, 15(2), 100–115. https://doi.org/xxxxx

The examples above are illustrative. Authors must replace the sample information with accurate bibliographic details for the sources they actually use.

For further information, authors may consult the official APA Style website: https://apastyle.apa.org/

7. Tables, Figures, Graphics, and Equations

Tables, figures, charts, and other visual materials must be clear, relevant, and appropriately referenced in the manuscript.

Tables

• Number tables consecutively according to their order of appearance.
• Place the table number and title above the table.
• Provide the source below the table when applicable.
• Ensure that the table is clearly formatted and easy to read.
• For tables based on the authors’ own analysis of primary data, use the source statement “Analysis of Primary Sources” where appropriate.

Figures, Charts, and Graphics

• Number figures consecutively according to their order of appearance.
• Present the figure number and title in bold.
• Place the source below the figure in italic type.
• Center figures and ensure that all labels and visual elements are legible.
• Refer to each figure in the main text.

Equations

Mathematical equations should be presented clearly and consistently. Equations should be numbered consecutively when they are referenced in the text. All symbols and variables should be explained where necessary.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that all tables, figures, and equations support the discussion and are consistent with the findings reported in the manuscript.

8. Manuscript Length

Authors must prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the length and formatting requirements specified in the official KINDAI template or on the journal’s official website.

The applicable minimum and maximum word counts or page limits should be checked against the journal’s current official requirements before submission.

9. Manuscript Submission Procedure

Authors should submit their manuscripts through the journal’s official online submission system, where available.

The general submission procedure is as follows:

1. Register for an account or log in to the journal’s online submission system.
2. Start a new manuscript submission.
3. Complete the required submission information and manuscript metadata.
4. Upload the manuscript prepared using the official KINDAI template.
5. Review the uploaded file and ensure that all required information and documents are complete.
6. Complete the submission process and monitor the manuscript status through the online system.

Authors should ensure that the submitted manuscript is complete, properly formatted, and ready for editorial assessment.

Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication. Manuscripts are subject to the journal’s applicable editorial assessment and review procedures.

Authors should consult the official KINDAI website for the current submission instructions and any additional documents required by the editorial team.

10. Final Checklist Before Submission

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that:

• The manuscript is relevant to the scope of KINDAI.
• The official manuscript template has been used.
• The title does not exceed 20 words.
• Author names, affiliations, and corresponding author details are complete and accurate.
• Abstracts in Indonesian and English each contain 150–250 words.
• Each abstract is accompanied by no more than five keywords or keyword phrases.
• The manuscript follows the required article structure.
• Citations and references follow APA 7th edition.
• Tables, figures, and equations are clearly presented and appropriately numbered.
• All sources cited in the text appear in the reference list, and all listed references are cited in the text.
• The manuscript has been checked for language accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• All required submission information and documents have been provided.