Author Guidelines

A. Focus and Scope

EQUILIBRIUM is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing the understanding of economic development through interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary lenses. The journal serves as a platform for scholarly dialogue that integrates insights from diverse fields such as political science, sociology, environmental studies, public policy, and geography to address complex development challenges.

We invite high-quality research that demonstrates a genuine transfer of concepts, theories, or methods from one discipline to another, leading to novel insights or solutions for achieving holistic and sustainable economic development.

B. Manuscript Type and Structure

EQUILIBRIUM accepts original research articles based on field studies, literature reviews, and theoretical frameworks. Submissions must be original, unpublished, and not under review for publication elsewhere.

Manuscripts should be prepared in Indonesian and English, using the following structure:

  1. Title: The title must be concise, no more than 14 words. Provide an English translation of the Indonesian title below the main title.

  2. Author Information: Full names of all authors, their affiliated institutions, and countries. The corresponding author's email must be clearly indicated.

  3. Article Information & Abstract: This section includes the submission timeline and the abstract.

    • Abstract: Written in Indonesian. The abstract must be a single paragraph, not exceeding 250 words. It should state the research's purpose, methods, key findings, and its significance to economics and development studies.

    • Keywords: Provide 3-5 strong keywords in Indonesian.

  4. Introduction: Begin with the broad context of the research problem and gradually focus on the specific research gap. The introduction must clearly state the research questions, the state of the art, the novelty of the study, and the research objectives. Extended theoretical debates can be placed in a separate sub-section after the introduction.

  5. Methods: Describe the research design, data sources, collection procedures, and analysis techniques clearly. For literature studies, the theoretical components or modeling must be explicitly detailed.

  6. Results and Discussion: This section can be combined. Present findings clearly using tables and figures. The discussion should interpret the results, explaining their meaning, implications, and connection to existing literature. All tables and figures must be cited and explained in the text. Sub-sections can be used to organize the content.

  7. Conclusion: Summarize the main findings and their theoretical and practical implications. Avoid repeating the abstract.

  8. References: List all cited sources. Follow the reference guidelines in Section D.

C. Formatting and Technical Requirements

  • Language: Manuscripts must be submitted in both Indonesian and English.

  • Paragraph Format:

    • Each paragraph must be a minimum of 7 lines and a maximum of 13 lines.

    • Use justified alignment.

  • Tables and Figures:

    • All tables and figures must be numbered (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1) and have a clear, descriptive title.

    • Include a source note below each table/figure (e.g., "Source: Research Results, 2023").

    • Figures must have high resolution and be clear and legible.

    • Place tables and figures close to where they are first mentioned in the text.

  • Quotations: For direct interviews or quotations from sources, use a block quote format (indented and styled differently from the main text).

D. References and Citations

  • Reference Quality: A minimum of 80% of the references must be from primary sources (scientific journals) published in the last 10 years.

  • Minimum Number: Each article must cite at least 10 references.

  • Citation Style: Use the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th Edition style for both in-text citations and the reference list.

  • Reference Manager: The use of reference management tools like Mendeley or Zotero is highly recommended to ensure accuracy.

Examples of Reference Format (APA 7th):

  1. Online Journal Article:
    Purnamasari, V., & Qurrata, V. A. (2020). Pemberdayaan Wanita Melalui Peluang Usaha Dalam Peningkatan Ekonomi Lokal. Jurnal Graha Pengabdian, 2(1), 1–8. https://doi.org/10.17977/um078v2i12020p1-8

  2. International Journal Article:
    Song, Y., Zhang, J., & Zhang, X. (2021). Cultural or Institutional? Contextual Effects on Domestic Violence against Women in Rural China. Journal of Family Violence, 36(6), 643–655. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10896-020-00198-6

  3. Print Journal Article:
    Pattilouw, R. D., Johanna, R., & Yusiman. (2019). Analisis tingkat ketercapaian tugas perkembangan karier mahasiswa dan implikasinya terhadap pelayanan konseling. Jurnal Pengabdian Pada Masyarakat, 1(2), 227–234.

  4. Book Chapter:
    Ramamoorthi, S. (2020). Economic Security and Empowerment of Rural Women: A Case Study of Tamil Nadu, India. In V. N. K. B. T. -D. of W. in the D. E. (Ed.), Handbook of Research on New Challenges and Global Outlooks in Gender Studies (pp. 130-150). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-2819-8.ch010

E. Open Access and Copyright

  • EQUILIBRIUM is a Gold Open Access Journal. All content is freely available without charge to users or their institutions.

  • Authors retain copyright of their work.

  • All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). This license allows others to share and adapt the material, provided appropriate credit is given to the author(s).

F. Submission Preparation

Before submission, please ensure the following:

  • The manuscript follows the structure and style outlined in these guidelines.

  • All author information is complete and accurate.

  • The abstract and keywords are in Indonesian and meet the word limit.

  • All references are in APA 7th Edition format and primarily from recent, reputable journals.

  • The manuscript has been proofread for clarity and grammar in both Indonesian and English.