Authorguidelines
General Requirements
Manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Pemerintahan, Humaniora dan Komunikasi (JPHK) must present original research relevant to the fields of governance and government reform, public policy, decentralization, public services, and digital transformation in government, as well as studies on culture, identity, and social dynamics. The journal also welcomes research in humanities, language, social equity, media, journalism, public communication, and communication strategies in social contexts. Please note that review articles or literature reviews are not accepted for publication in this journal.
Originality and Exclusivity
Submissions must be entirely original and have not been previously published, in whole or in part, in any journal, book, or other medium. Manuscripts must not be under consideration, submitted, or in review by another publication at the time of submission to JPHK.
Anonymity for Peer Review
In line with the double-blind review policy, manuscripts must be submitted without any identifying author information. Do not include names, institutional affiliations, or email addresses within the manuscript file. Instead, these details must be accurately filled out during the submission process in the metadata section of the journal’s system.
Formatting Requirements
All manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word and follow these formatting guidelines:
- Margins: Top, Left, Bottom, and Right 2 cm
- Font: Calisto MT, size 12
- Line Spacing: 1.15
- Alignment: Justify
Authors are strongly encouraged to use the official JPHK template, which can be downloaded from the journal’s website. Manuscripts that do not conform to this format may be returned for technical revision before entering the peer review process.
Submission Procedure
All manuscripts must be submitted exclusively through the Open Journal System (OJS). Submissions via email will not be processed under any circumstances.
Editorial Rights
The Editorial Team reserves the right to make editorial changes to the manuscript, including adjustments for clarity, style, and formatting, without altering the substance or meaning of the content.
Authors are advised to carefully follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth review and publication process.
