Author Guidelines

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

1. General Requirements

Acceleration: Multidisciplinary Research Journal (AMRJ) welcomes original research articles and review articles relevant to its multidisciplinary Focus and Scope.

All manuscripts submitted to AMRJ must meet the following requirements:

1. Manuscripts must be written in clear and proper academic English.

2. Manuscripts must be original scholarly works that have not been previously published.

3. Manuscripts must not be under consideration by another journal at the same time.

4. Manuscripts must be relevant to the aims and scope of AMRJ.

5. Manuscripts must comply with the journal's publication ethics and research integrity policies.

6. Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal's online submission system in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

2. Types of Articles

AMRJ accepts the following types of manuscripts:

A. Original Research Articles

Original research articles report findings from empirical, experimental, analytical, or other systematic investigations. They must present a clear research problem, appropriate methodology, relevant findings, and meaningful contributions to the respective field.

B. Review Articles

Review articles provide critical, analytical, and comprehensive discussions of existing scholarly literature on a specific topic. They should demonstrate a clear review purpose, an appropriate literature selection and evaluation approach, critical synthesis, and contributions to the development of knowledge.

3. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript structure should follow the nature and methodology of the submitted article.

A. Original Research Articles

Original research articles should generally include:

1. Title

2. Author Names and Affiliations

3. Abstract

4. Keywords

5. Introduction

6. Research Methodology

7. Results and Discussion

8. Conclusion

9. Acknowledgments (if applicable)

10. Funding Statement (if applicable)

11. Conflict of Interest Statement

12. References

B. Review Articles

Review articles should generally include:

1. Title

2. Author Names and Affiliations

3. Abstract

4. Keywords

5. Introduction

6. Review Methodology or Literature Selection Approach, where applicable

7. Literature Analysis and Discussion

8. Conclusion

9. Acknowledgments (if applicable)

10. Conflict of Interest Statement

11. References

Additional sections and subsections may be included when necessary to accommodate the requirements of the relevant discipline.

4. Title

The article title must be concise, informative, and representative of the manuscript's main subject. It should clearly communicate the focus of the study or review.

Authors are encouraged to avoid unnecessary abbreviations and overly lengthy titles.

5. Author Information

The manuscript must include:

• Full name of each author without academic titles or degrees.

• Institutional affiliation of each author, including department or faculty where applicable.

• City and country of each institution.

• Email address of the corresponding author.

The corresponding author must be clearly identified and is responsible for communication with the editorial office throughout the submission and publication process.

All individuals listed as authors must meet appropriate authorship criteria and approve the submitted manuscript.

6. Abstract and Keywords

Each manuscript must include an abstract of 100–200 words, written in English.

For original research articles, the abstract should generally include the research background, objective, methodology, main findings, and principal conclusion.

For review articles, the abstract should explain the topic, purpose, review approach, main synthesis, and contribution to the relevant field.

Authors must provide 3–5 keywords that represent the main concepts and subject areas of the manuscript.

7. Introduction

The introduction should provide a clear explanation of the research background, relevant scholarly context, research problem, and significance of the study.

Authors should identify relevant previous studies, explain the research gap or unresolved issue, and clearly state the objectives or purpose of the article.

The introduction should establish the academic relevance and contribution of the manuscript.

8. Research Methodology

For original research articles, the methodology section must describe the research design, setting or context, participants or data sources, data collection procedures, instruments where applicable, and methods of data analysis.

Authors must provide sufficient methodological information to enable readers to evaluate the credibility, validity, and reliability of the research.

For studies involving human participants, animals, personal data, or other ethically sensitive materials, authors must provide relevant ethical approval information or explain applicable ethical safeguards in accordance with the journal's Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement.

For review articles, authors should explain the literature search, selection criteria, sources, and analytical approach where applicable.

9. Results and Discussion

For original research articles, the results section should present research findings clearly and systematically. Tables, figures, and other visual materials may be used where appropriate.

The discussion should interpret the findings, relate them to relevant theories and previous studies, explain their significance, and identify the study's contributions and limitations.

For review articles, the analysis and discussion should provide a critical synthesis of the selected literature rather than merely listing or summarizing individual publications.

10. Conclusion

The conclusion should directly address the research objectives or review questions and summarize the principal findings and contributions.

Authors may include relevant implications, recommendations, and suggestions for future research. Conclusions should be supported by the evidence and analysis presented in the manuscript.

11. Manuscript Formatting

Authors must prepare manuscripts using the official AMRJ manuscript template, where provided.

The following general formatting requirements apply:

• File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).

• Font: Times New Roman, 12-point, unless otherwise specified in the official template.

• Line spacing: Single spacing, unless otherwise specified in the official template.

• Text alignment: Justified, where appropriate.

• Headings: Clear and consistently formatted.

• Tables and figures: Numbered consecutively and provided with descriptive titles or captions.

• Images and figures: Sufficiently clear and properly referenced.

• Abbreviations: Explained at first occurrence.

• Units and symbols: Used consistently in accordance with recognized academic and disciplinary conventions.

Specific layout and formatting requirements in the official AMRJ manuscript template take precedence over these general instructions.

12. Citations and References

AMRJ uses the American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style, 7th edition (APA 7th).

Authors must ensure that:

1. Every in-text citation has a corresponding entry in the reference list.

2. Every reference listed has been cited in the manuscript.

3. References are arranged alphabetically by the surname of the first author.

4. Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) are provided in URL format whenever available.

5. URLs are included for relevant online sources where available.

6. All references are accurate, traceable, and relevant to the subject of the manuscript.

Authors are encouraged to prioritize recent and relevant scholarly literature while retaining important foundational and seminal works where appropriate.

The use of reference management software, such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote, is encouraged to maintain citation accuracy and consistency.

Authors may cite relevant articles previously published in AMRJ when those articles genuinely contribute to the scholarly discussion. Such citations are not mandatory and must be based on academic relevance.

13. Tables, Figures, and Supplementary Materials

Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively and referred to in the manuscript.

Each table and figure must have an informative title or caption. Authors must identify the source of materials reproduced or adapted from other publications and obtain permission where required.

Supplementary materials may be submitted when they provide additional information relevant to the article and support the transparency or reproducibility of the research.

14. Research Ethics and Originality

Authors must ensure that submitted manuscripts comply with the journal's Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement.

Authors are responsible for the originality, accuracy, and integrity of their manuscripts, including proper acknowledgment of sources and disclosure of relevant conflicts of interest and funding information.

Any use of artificial intelligence tools in preparing a manuscript must comply with the journal's applicable AI-use and disclosure policy.

15. Plagiarism and Similarity Screening

All submitted manuscripts are subject to editorial screening for originality and potential plagiarism.

The editorial office may use similarity-checking software and other appropriate methods to assess the originality of submissions.

Similarity reports are evaluated contextually. Editorial decisions are not based solely on a numerical similarity score but also consider the nature, source, and context of the matched material.

Manuscripts containing plagiarism, inappropriate text reuse, or other forms of publication misconduct may be rejected or handled in accordance with the journal's publication ethics policies.

16. Submission Preparation

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must ensure that:

• The manuscript is original and has not been published previously.

• The manuscript is not simultaneously submitted to another journal.

• The manuscript is written in academic English.

• The manuscript is relevant to the Focus and Scope of AMRJ.

• The manuscript follows the applicable article structure and formatting requirements.

• The title, abstract, and keywords are provided.

• All authors' names, affiliations, and contact information are complete and accurate.

• Tables, figures, and supplementary materials are properly identified and cited.

• All in-text citations correspond to entries in the reference list.

• References follow APA 7th edition.

• Relevant ethical approvals, disclosures, and declarations are included where applicable.

• The manuscript complies with the journal's Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement.

Manuscripts that do not comply with these requirements may be returned to authors for technical correction before entering the editorial evaluation process.

17. Editorial Evaluation and Peer Review

All submitted manuscripts undergo an initial editorial screening to assess their relevance, originality, completeness, and compliance with the journal's requirements.

Manuscripts that pass the initial screening are evaluated through the journal's double-blind peer-review process in accordance with the published Peer Review Process.

Submission of a manuscript does not guarantee acceptance or publication.

18. Publication Fees

Authors should refer to the journal's official Publication Fees and Charges policy for information regarding Article Processing Charges (APC), payment procedures, and applicable publication services.

Payment of publication fees does not influence editorial decisions or guarantee manuscript acceptance.

19. Contact Information

For questions regarding manuscript preparation, submission procedures, or technical issues, authors may contact the editorial office through the official contact information provided on the AMRJ website.

Acceleration: Multidisciplinary Research Journal (AMRJ)
Publisher: PT Akselerasi Karya Mandiri
Merauke, South Papua, Indonesia

Website: https://e-publisher.my.id/index.php/amrj