Submissions

Author Guidelines

Resocia: International Journal of Applied Research and Innovation publishes original, high-quality scholarly manuscripts that emphasize applied research, innovation, and practical contributions across diverse academic and scientific disciplines. The journal welcomes submissions from a wide range of fields, including—but not limited to—health sciences, social sciences, education, business and economics, engineering and technology, information systems, environmental studies, agriculture, law and public policy, creative industries, and community-based or interdisciplinary research. All submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal.

Submission Procedure

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the journal’s Online Journal System (OJS). Authors are required to register prior to submission and to carefully follow all instructions provided within the OJS platform. Submissions that do not comply with these Author Guidelines may be returned to the authors for revision before entering the peer-review process.

Manuscript Format

• Paper size: A4, single-column

• Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides

• Line spacing: Single (1.0)

• Manuscript length: Maximum of 20 pages, including tables, figures, and references

• Font: Times New Roman

  • Main text: 11 pt

  • Tables, figures, and references: 11 pt

  • Headings: 12–14 pt

Title, Abstract, and Keywords

• Title: Maximum of 12 words (English)

• Author information: Author names should be written without academic titles; institutional affiliation and email address must be provided

• Abstract: Written in both English and Indonesian (maximum 200 words), clearly describing the research background, objectives, methodology, main findings, and conclusions

• Keywords: Up to five (5) keywords representing the core topics of the manuscript

Article Structure

1. Introduction
   Presents the research background, problem formulation, research objectives, significance of the study, and relevant literature review (approximately 15–20%).

2. Methodology
   Describes the research design, data sources or subjects, sampling techniques, data collection procedures, and analytical methods (approximately 10–15%).

3. Results and Discussion
   Presents research findings and critically discusses them in relation to relevant theories, empirical evidence, and previous studies within the respective field(s).

4. Conclusion
   Summarizes the key findings, theoretical and practical implications, study limitations, and recommendations for future research or practical applications.

References

• In-text citations and reference lists must follow APA Style (7th Edition)

• At least 80% of references should be published within the last 10 years, prioritizing peer-reviewed journal articles, academic books, and reputable scholarly sources

• The use of reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote is strongly recommended

Review Articles

Review articles should include the following sections: Introduction, Theoretical or Conceptual Framework, Critical Analysis or Discussion, and Conclusion. Review manuscripts must demonstrate strong analytical depth, originality, and relevance to the advancement of applied research and innovation across disciplines.

Checklist Before Submission

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must ensure that:

• The manuscript complies with these Author Guidelines;

• The work is original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere;

• References are complete and formatted according to APA Style (7th Edition);

• Tables, figures, and illustrations are clear, properly numbered, and cited in the text;

• All necessary permissions have been obtained for any third-party materials, where applicable.