Department of Social Development and Welfare, Faculty of Social and Political Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada
Prepare your manuscript for Journal of Social Development Studies.
Review the checklist, choose your article type, and turn your draft into a cleaner submission package.
Checked 2026-07-15
Article types
Research Article
Review
Systematic Review
Case Report
Perspective
Readiness requirements
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Abstract length
- The manuscript must include the title, author's name, abstract, keywords, introduction, theoretical framework, method, result, discussion, conclusion, and references.
- The abstract must contain the article's main objectives and arguments, theoretical perspectives, research methods, and results.
Keywords
- Include or confirm the keywords required by the journal. Articlo checks this item and flags anything that still needs author input.
Reference style
- Articlo formats your supplied references to the journal's stored style and checks that citations match the reference list; source validity is not verified.
- j It is recommended that at least 70 percent of references are published in the last 10 years.
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- It is also recommended that at least 60 percent of references are source from internationally reputable journals (indexed by SCOPUS/Web of Science/Thompson Routers).
Figure and table rules
- Keep every figure and table numbered, captioned, and cited in the manuscript.
- Table must be given a title placed at the top, single-spaced, and source information placed under the table with a font size of 10 pts.
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- Feature images, and/or illustrations must be given a title placed at the top of the picture/figure/illustration and source information placed at the bottom with a font size of 10 pts.
Language and text style
- The manuscript is written in Bahasa or English; must be typed with the Microsoft Word program (.doc/.docx/.rtf) on A4 paper of around 5000-7000 words using Cambria letters measuring 10,5 pts and single space.
- a The title must be clear and informative; no more than 20 words; capitalized each word and bolded in the middle margin; represents entire contents of the article; and avoid using abbreviations.
Other submission requirements
- The author(s) should use our Manuscript Template.
- e The theoretical framework must be outlined in detail.
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Title page and author information
- The corresponding author must provide an e-mail address.
Manuscript structure
- d The introduction should at least include the background of the study, research question(s), and the main arguments and/or research purposes.
- h The discussion must answer the research question(s).
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- i The conclusion must summarize the research findings and provides recommendation whenever appropriate.
What your package checks
Paper: 7,000 words
Format: single spacing
Source transparency
This preparation guide uses published journal-specific author requirements. Journal instructions can change, so authors should complete a final review before submission.
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