Submissions

MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION

Manuscript Types
PRI welcomes original research articles from researchers worldwide. Original research articles must be full-length empirical investigations, comprising the following sections: Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, and Conclusions. Submissions should provide references and explain research findings that are novel and significant.

• Length: Articles should typically range between 6 and 20 journal pages (excluding abstract, references, tables, and figures).
• References: A maximum of 80 references is permitted.
• Abstract: The abstract should be between 100 and 200 words.

Language Accuracy
PRI prioritizes the linguistic accuracy of all manuscripts. Articles must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English. Authors are encouraged to have their manuscripts reviewed by a colleague experienced in academic writing or by a professional English editor.

For authors submitting manuscripts in Bahasa Indonesia, PRI offers translation and language refinement services. Authors who are not confident in their academic English are encouraged to use this service. However, the costs of translation must be borne by the author(s).

MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION
Manuscripts must be submitted through the OJS (Online Journal System).

• Existing users can log in to their author accounts to submit their manuscripts.
• First-time users must register to create an author account before submission.

MANUSCRIPT FORMAT
Manuscripts should adhere to the following format:

• Margins: At least 3 cm.
• Line Spacing: 1.0 throughout.
• Font: Garamond, 12-point.
• File Format: MS Word (.doc or .docx).
• Template: Authors are encouraged to use the provided manuscript template for ease of formatting.

1. Manuscript Structure
Title

• The title should be concise, informative, and a maximum of 20 words in English.
• Avoid using terms like "influence," "relationship," or "case study" in the title.
• Research locations should appear in the methods section, not the title.
• Avoid abbreviations and formulae.

Author(s) and Corresponding Author Information

• Include the full title (up to 25 words), author names, and institutional affiliations.
• Clearly indicate the corresponding author, including their full address, phone number, and email.
• Authors with different affiliations must use superscript numbers to indicate their institutions (e.g., Banyu Wicaksono¹ and Tim B. Ziermans²).

Abstract

• The abstract should not exceed 250 words, written in Garamond 11-point font, single-spaced, and justified.
• It should briefly summarize the research purpose, key results, and major conclusions.
• References should be avoided unless essential, and uncommon abbreviations must be defined at their first mention.

Keywords

• Provide 3–5 keywords in italics, sorted alphabetically, and separated by semicolons.

Running Title

• An abbreviated title (maximum 60 characters) to be used as the running head on each manuscript page.

Introduction

• Begin the introduction on a new page, followed by the subsequent sections of the manuscript.

2. Text Structure
Manuscripts should include the following sections:

• Introduction
• Methods
• Results
• Discussion
• Conclusions
• Suggestions
• Acknowledgements
• References
• Supplementary Data (if applicable)

3. Equations and Formulae

• Equations must be clearly set and double-spaced.
• Use the Microsoft Equation Editor or MathType. Center equations and number them consecutively using square brackets [1], [2], etc.

4. Tables

• Prepare tables consistent with the APA Publication Manual (7th Edition).
• Number tables consecutively with Roman numerals (e.g., Table I, Table II).
• Each table must have a title, be referenced in the text, and be formatted in a separate file (.doc, .rtf, Excel, or PowerPoint) for editing purposes.

5. Figures and Photographs

• Submit original, high-quality figures or photographs with a resolution of 300 dpi for color images and 1200 dpi for line drawings.
• Figures should be embedded in the manuscript for review purposes and submitted separately as TIFF, JPEG, or Excel files.
• Each figure must have a title, be cited in the text, and be numbered consecutively using Arabic numerals (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2).

6. References

• Begin the references section on a new page.
• References must follow APA (7th Edition) style and be listed alphabetically by the first author's last name.
• Use in-text citations as per APA guidelines.

7. General Guidelines

• Abbreviations: Define abbreviations upon first mention and ensure consistency throughout the text.
• Acknowledgements: Acknowledge funding sources and key contributors.
• Authors’ Affiliations: State the primary institution where the research was conducted.
• Co-Authors: Authorship should be based on significant contributions to the paper.
• Copyright Permissions: Obtain necessary permissions for using external content.
• Page Numbering: Number all pages, including references and appendices.
• Spelling: Use American or British spelling consistently, following the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.