Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines
1. General Information

VOKASINDO: Jurnal Terapan Bisnis, Agribisnis, dan Informatika is a peer-reviewed and open-access scientific journal that publishes original research articles, conceptual papers, case studies, and applied research in the fields of:

Business and Accounting

Agribusiness and Agriculture

Informatics, Information Systems, and Computer Engineering

The journal aims to disseminate high-quality scholarly works that contribute to vocational, applied, and interdisciplinary knowledge development.

2. Scope of the Journal

Manuscripts should align with the following focus areas:

A. Business & Accounting

Financial Accounting

Management Accounting

Auditing

Taxation

Business Management

Entrepreneurship

Digital Business

Marketing Management

MSME Development

B. Agribusiness

Agribusiness Management

Agricultural Economics

Agroindustry

Agricultural Supply Chain

Food Security

Sustainable Agriculture

Rural Development

Agribusiness Entrepreneurship

C. Informatics

Information Systems

Computer Science

Software Engineering

Artificial Intelligence

Data Science

Computer Networks

Cyber Security

Internet of Things (IoT)

Educational Technology

3. Types of Articles Accepted

VOKASINDO accepts:

Original Research Articles

Applied Research Papers

Case Studies

Conceptual Papers

Literature Reviews (Systematic Review / Meta-analysis preferred)

4. Language

Manuscripts must be written in clear and correct English or Bahasa Indonesia. Authors whose first language is not English are encouraged to use professional language editing services prior to submission.

5. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized in the following structure:

Title

Author(s) and Affiliation(s)

Abstract

Keywords

Introduction

Literature Review (if applicable)

Research Methods

Results

Discussion

Conclusion

Acknowledgments (optional)

References

6. Formatting Guidelines

Paper size: A4

Margins: 2.5 cm (all sides)

Font: Times New Roman

Font size: 12 pt

Line spacing: 1.5

Paragraph spacing: Before 6 pt, After 6 pt

Length: 6–15 pages (4,000–8,000 words)

7. Title and Author Information
Title

Maximum 16 words

Concise, informative, and specific

Avoid abbreviations and formulas

Author(s)

Full name without academic titles

Institutional affiliation

Country

Email address (corresponding author clearly indicated)

8. Abstract and Keywords
Abstract

150–250 words

Written in English and Bahasa Indonesia

Must include: background, objectives, methods, results, and conclusion

Keywords

3–5 keywords

Alphabetically ordered

Avoid repeating words already in the title

9. Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

Tables and figures must be clear, editable, and numbered consecutively

Table title above the table

Figure caption below the figure

Sources must be cited if adapted

10. Citation and References

Citation style: APA 7th Edition

References should primarily be published within the last 10 years

Minimum 15 references for research articles

Use reference management software (Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote)

11. Plagiarism Policy

All manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software.

Maximum similarity index: 15%

Manuscripts exceeding the limit will be returned or rejected

12. Peer Review Process

VOKASINDO applies a double-blind peer review process.

Initial screening by editors

Review by at least two independent reviewers

Editorial decision: Accept / Minor Revision / Major Revision / Reject

13. Article Processing Charges (APCs)

VOKASINDO does not charge any submission or publication fees (No APCs).

14. Copyright and Licensing

Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0). Authors retain copyright while granting the journal the right of first publication.

15. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted via the Online Journal System (OJS):

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Authors must register as Author and follow the five-step submission process.

16. Author Declaration

Authors are required to submit:

Statement of originality

Copyright agreement

Conflict of interest declaration