Guidelines

A. General Submission Guidelines

• JINTACT welcomes original research articles, literature reviews, professional practice reports, and book reviews in the fields of interactive communication, public relations, and broadcasting.

• Manuscripts must be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia and should not have been previously published or under review elsewhere.

• All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process.

• Manuscripts must adhere to the formatting and referencing guidelines described below.

B. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should include the following sections in the order listed:

1. Title
   Clear and concise, no more than 14 words.

2. Author(s) and Affiliation
   Full name, institutional affiliation, and corresponding email address.

3. Abstract and Keywords

   • Written in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.

   • 150–200 words summarizing the purpose, method, results, and conclusion.

   • 3 to 5 keywords, separated by commas.

4. Introduction
   Present the research context, problem formulation, and objectives.

5. Literature Review (if applicable)
   Review of existing scholarship relevant to the topic.

6. Methodology
   Describe the research design, instruments, procedures, and analytical techniques.

7. Results and Discussion
   Present findings supported by evidence and interpret them in relation to previous studies.

8. Conclusion
   Summarize main findings, limitations, and recommendations for future research.

9. Acknowledgements (optional)
   Recognize funding sources or contributions from individuals/institutions.

10. References
    Full list of sources cited, formatted in APA Style (7th edition).

C. Formatting and Style

• Document type: Microsoft Word (.docx) or LaTeX (.tex)

• Length: 5,000–8,000 words including tables, figures, and references.

• Page setup: A4 size, 2.5 cm margins on all sides.

• Font: Garamond 12 pt, 1.15 line spacing.

• Headings: Use a clear hierarchical format (e.g., Heading 1, Heading 2).

Tables and figures must be numbered, titled, and placed within the body of the manuscript where they are referenced.

D. Citation and Reference Style

Use APA Style (7th edition) for in-text citations and reference lists.

Examples:

• Book:
  Kotler, P., & Keller, K. L. (2016). Marketing management (15th ed.). Pearson Education.

• Journal Article:
  Hallahan, K. (2001). Strategic media planning: Toward an integrated public relations media model. Public Relations Review, 27(3), 293–310. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0363-8111(01)00088-5

• Website:
  World Health Organization. (2020). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

We encourage authors to use reference management tools like Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

E. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts are screened using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts with similarity index above 20% will be rejected or returned to authors for revision.

F. Article Processing Charges (APC)

• No submission fee is charged.

• Free APC

G. Submission Procedure

1. Register or log in to the journal’s OJS system at: https://ejournal.penailmuwan.id/index.php/jintact/about/submissions

2. Select Make a New Submission and follow the five-step process.

3. Monitor your submission progress via your author dashboard.