AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Author Guidelines

Journal of Innovation and Scientific Collaboration (JISC)

 

The Journal of Innovation and Scientific Collaboration (JISC) invites high-quality manuscripts that contribute to the fields of innovation, scientific research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Authors are expected to adhere to the following guidelines when preparing their submissions.

1. Manuscript Submission

  • All manuscripts must be submitted online through the JISC submission system: https://pspmas.org/index.php/JISC.
  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
  • The manuscript must be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia.
  • Authors are required to use the JISC manuscript template, available for download here.

2. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should follow the structure below:

2.1 Title

  • The title should be concise, clear, and informative, with a maximum of 16 words.

2.2 Abstract

  • Abstract length: 150–250 words.
  • Written in English (for all submissions).
  • Should include: Purpose, Methodology, Findings, and Implications.
  • Include 3–5 keywords.

2.3 Introduction

  • Explain the background, research gap, and objectives of the study.

2.4 Literature Review

  • Provide a comprehensive review of relevant literature.
  • Clearly define the theoretical framework used.

2.5 Methodology

  • Clearly describe the research design, data collection, and data analysis methods.

2.6 Results and Discussion

  • Present key findings supported by tables, figures, and charts (if applicable).
  • Discuss how the findings contribute to the field.

2.7 Conclusion

  • Summarize key insights and provide practical implications.
  • Suggest future research directions.

2.8 References

  • Follow the APA 7th Edition citation style.
  • Ensure that all references cited in the manuscript are listed in the reference section and vice versa.

3. Formatting Requirements

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing.
  • Margin: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.
  • Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively and captioned clearly.
  • Equations should be editable and numbered.

4. Plagiarism Policy

  • JISC strictly adheres to COPE guidelines on plagiarism.
  • All manuscripts will undergo plagiarism checks. The similarity index must be below 20%.

5. Authorship and Contributions

  • All listed authors must have made significant contributions to the research.
  • Any changes to authorship after submission must be approved by the editorial team.

6. Peer Review Process

  • JISC uses a double-blind peer review process.
  • Review decisions will be communicated to authors within 6–8 weeks of submission.

7. Publication Ethics

  • Authors must comply with the ethical standards outlined by COPE.
  • Conflicts of interest must be disclosed.
  • Research involving human or animal subjects must include ethical approval statements.

8. Article Processing Charges (APC)

  • JISC currently charges no APCs for accepted articles.
  • All articles are open access under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

9. Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain the copyright of their work.
  • Articles are published under the CC BY-NC 4.0 International License (View License).

10. Contact Information

For further inquiries:

???? Email: editor.jisc@pspmas.org
???? Website: https://pspmas.org/index.php/JISC

By submitting to JISC, authors agree to comply with all the terms outlined in these guidelines.