Author Guidelines

Implementasi Manajemen & Kewirausahaan (IMKA)

1. Scope and General Requirements

Implementasi Manajemen & Kewirausahaan (IMKA) publishes scholarly articles presenting empirical research that contributes theoretically, methodologically, and practically to the fields of management, entrepreneurship, and related disciplines. Submitted manuscripts must be original scholarly works that have not been previously published and are not currently under consideration by other journals.

Manuscripts must contain a minimum of 4,000 words, excluding tables, figures, and references. Articles may be written in either Indonesian or English and must adhere to proper academic writing conventions.

Authors are required to declare that the manuscript is their original work and is free from academic misconduct, including plagiarism, data fabrication, and duplicate publication. Authors who have previously published in IMKA may submit a new manuscript only after five publication issues have elapsed since their last publication.

Manuscripts derived from conference proceedings may be considered for publication provided that they have undergone substantial revision, are comprehensively rewritten, and have obtained written permission from the copyright holder if the proceedings have already been formally published.

2. Peer Review and Ethical Standards

All submitted manuscripts undergo a double-blind peer review process, in which both authors and reviewers remain anonymous to ensure objectivity and impartiality in the evaluation process.

Authors must remove all identifying information, including names, institutional affiliations, acknowledgments, and any other indicators that may reveal authorship, from the main manuscript file.

Each submission will be screened using plagiarism detection software. The acceptable similarity threshold is 20%, provided that proper citation and scholarly originality are maintained.

Authors are expected to comply with internationally recognized publication ethics, including:

  • Academic honesty and methodological transparency

  • Disclosure of conflicts of interest

  • Proper acknowledgment of all contributors

  • Compliance with ethical standards involving human participants, organizations, or confidential data

3. Manuscript Preparation

3.1 General Format

Manuscripts must be prepared using word-processing software such as Microsoft Word or equivalent and saved in Microsoft Word document format.

Formatting requirements are as follows:

  • Font type: Times New Roman

  • Font size: 12 pt

  • Line spacing: Single spacing

  • Paper size: A4

  • Margins:

    • Top: 3 cm

    • Bottom: 3 cm

    • Left: 3 cm

    • Right: 3 cm

Manuscripts must be written using clear, structured, and academically appropriate language.

3.2 Tables, Figures, and Mathematical Expressions

Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively and must include source citations if adapted from other references.

Table titles must be placed above the table, centered, and written using Times New Roman 12 pt font. Figure titles must be placed below the figure using the same formatting.

Charts, diagrams, and graphical illustrations must be provided in editable formats to facilitate editorial formatting and layout adjustments.

Mathematical and statistical expressions must be prepared using Microsoft Equation, numbered sequentially, and properly cited if derived from external sources.

3.3 Citations and References

All sources cited within the manuscript must be fully listed in the reference section, and all references listed must be cited in the manuscript text. Authors are strongly encouraged to utilize reference management software such as Mendeley or EndNote to ensure citation consistency and accuracy.

References must follow the latest edition of the APA referencing style. Authors are strongly encouraged to prioritize primary scholarly sources, particularly peer-reviewed journal articles published within the last ten years.

4. Manuscript Structure

Authors must organize their manuscripts according to the following structure:

4.1 Title

The title must clearly and concisely reflect the focus and contribution of the study. The title must be written using Times New Roman 24 pt, bold, and centered.

4.2 Abstract

The abstract must be written in a single paragraph with a maximum length of 200 words. It must briefly describe the research background, research objectives, research methodology, principal findings, and theoretical or practical contributions of the study.

The abstract must be written using Times New Roman 10 pt font.

4.3 Keywords

Keywords must consist of a maximum of five words or phrases representing the primary concepts of the study. Keywords must be written using Times New Roman 12 pt font.

4.4 Introduction

The introduction must present the research background, research problems, research objectives, as well as the novelty and scholarly contribution of the study. This section must be supported by a critical and well-structured review of relevant literature to develop strong academic argumentation.

4.5 Literature Review

This section presents theoretical foundations and prior empirical studies relevant to the research topic. In quantitative studies, this section functions as the conceptual basis for hypothesis development and research model formulation.

4.6 Research Methods

The research methods section must explain the research design, research approach, population and sampling procedures, data collection techniques, research instruments, data analysis methods, and analytical decision-making procedures. The description must be sufficiently detailed to allow replication of the study.

4.7 Results and Discussion

This section must systematically and comprehensively present research findings. The discussion must interpret the results by linking them with theoretical frameworks, previous empirical findings, and conceptual implications generated by the study.

4.8 Conclusion

The conclusion must summarize the principal findings of the study and explain theoretical and practical implications. Authors are also expected to address research limitations and provide recommendations for future research directions.

4.9 References

The reference list must be arranged alphabetically in accordance with APA referencing guidelines. Authors are strongly encouraged to prioritize recent and reputable scholarly journal sources.

5. Submission Policy

Manuscripts must be submitted through the IMKA journal submission system in accordance with the journal’s submission procedures. The editorial board reserves the right to reject manuscripts that fail to meet scientific standards, publication ethics, or manuscript preparation guidelines.