Submissions

Author Guidelines

NYIMAK: Journal of Communication welcomes submissions of high-quality, original empirical research and groundbreaking conceptual papers that advance the global academic discourse in communication sciences. To ensure an efficient and rigorous peer-review process, all prospective authors are strictly required to align their manuscripts with the structural, ethical, and technical standards outlined below. Manuscripts that do not conform to these explicit guidelines will be subject to immediate desk rejection by the editorial board prior to external review.

A. General Policies & Principles

1. Originality and Exclusivity: Manuscripts submitted to NYIMAK: Journal of Communication must represent entirely original empirical or conceptual research. The work must not have been previously published (either in full or in part, in English or any other language) and must not be concurrently under consideration by any other journal or publication venue.
2. Plagiarism Zero-Tolerance: All submissions undergo compulsory screening via Turnitin before the peer-review phase. The maximum allowable overall similarity index is 20%, with a maximum single-source limit of 3%. Clear instances of text-recycling (self-plagiarism) or generic plagiarism will result in immediate desk rejection.
3. Strict Co-Authorship Mandate: In compliance with international submission criteria, single-authored papers are not accepted unless expressly invited by the Editorial Board. Manuscripts must reflect collaborative research endeavors.
4. Anonymization for Double-Blind Review: To preserve the integrity of our Double-Blind Peer Review workflow, authors must fully anonymize the manuscript file prior to submission. Remove all author names, institutional affiliations, contact emails, and explicit ORCID iDs from the text and document properties.
5. Submission Portal: All manuscripts must be submitted digitally through our secure online OJS portal. Submissions via personal email or external drives will not be processed.

B. Technical Preparation & Formatting

1. Language Proficiency: All manuscripts must be written in high-quality academic English. Authors are strictly required to perform professional proofreading and attach a Proofreading Certificate as a supplementary file during submission.
2. Length and Page Constraints: The body of the manuscript should range between 5,000 to 6,000 words (encompassing abstract, keywords, text, tables, figures, acknowledgments, and references). Structurally, the manuscript covers a maximum of 15 pages utilizing the official NYIMAK Template. Submissions exceeding 15 pages will incur an extra page charge of 100,000 IDR per additional page.
3. Document Layout Parameters:
   • Format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) or Rich Text Format (.rtf).
   • Page Size: Standard A4 (Single-column layout).
   • Typography: Calibri, 12 pt font size.
   • Line Spacing: 1.5 lines spaced throughout.
   • Margins: 3 cm on all sides (Top, Bottom, Left, Right).
   • Pagination: Bottom center alignment.

C. Structure and Content Specifications

1. Title: Must be specific, concise, and effectively summarize the central research problem (Maximum 12 words). Avoid using structural acronyms or overly generic catchphrases.
2. Abstract & Keywords: Written in both English and Indonesian (Maximum 200 words in a single paragraph). The abstract must comprehensively summarize: (1) Research objectives; (2) Methodological framework; (3) Main empirical findings; and (4) Analytical or theoretical implications. Provide 3–5 specific keywords, separated by semicolons.
3. Introduction: Must avoid bulleted lists or sequential numbering. The text must flow logically to present: (1) Background context; (2) Clear statement of the research problem/issue; (3) Rigorous literature review highlighting the research gap; (4) Specific research questions or hypotheses; (5) Aims of the study; (6) Analytical, theoretical, or conceptual framework; and (7) Theoretical/practical implications.
4. Research Method: Detail the empirical design clearly using paragraphs. Avoid using numbering or bullets (use inline markers instead, e.g., (1), (2), (3)). This section must explicitly describe: (1) Research design; (2) Data sources/informants; (3) Data collection techniques; (4) Data analysis procedures; and (5) Operationalization of research steps.
5. Result & Discussion: Results and discussion must be written systematically and integrated. It should contain: (1) Presentation of empirical/field data findings; (2) Critical analysis of data grounded in the stated concepts/theories; (3) Juxtaposition and comparison of findings against existing international literature; (4) Visual conceptualizations (such as analytical charts or flow diagrams); (5) Explicit declaration of the study's novelty; and (6) Conceptual or practical implications. Footnotes are strictly prohibited.
6. Conclusion: Written concisely in 1–2 paragraphs without bullets or numbers. It must detail: (1) Core conclusions derived from the analysis; (2) Limitations or what was not found in the study, paving the way for future research directions; and (3) Concrete, operationalized recommendations targeted at specific entities.
7. References Criteria:
   • Style: APA (American Psychological Association) Style, sorted alphabetically.
   • Quantity & Recency: Must contain at least 30 to 50 references. A minimum of 80% must originate from high-impact peer-reviewed journals published within the last 5–10 years.
   • Software Mandate: Authors must utilize reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.
   • DOI Requirement: Active DOI (Digital Object Identifier) hyperlinks must be appended to all references where available.

D. Figures and Tables Guidelines

To ensure high publication quality, all visual and tabular data must comply with the following structural rules:

1. Tables Specifications: Tables must be numbered sequentially with a concise title placed above the table. Tables must utilize only horizontal lines (open table style). Vertical gridlines are strictly prohibited.

2. Figures Specifications: Figures (charts, graphs, or illustrations) must be numbered sequentially with a clear caption placed below the object. All images must possess a minimum resolution of 300 DPI. Charts generated via software (e.g., SPSS, Excel) must be embedded as editable graphic objects rather than flat screenshots.