Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines & Manuscript Template

A. General Requirements

  • Originality & Exclusivity: Submitted manuscripts must be original work, have not been published previously in any journal, and are not currently under peer review or consideration by another publication outlet.
  • Language Quality: Manuscripts must be written in clear, grammatically correct English or Indonesian.
  • Page Length: The article length should range between 8 to 15 pages, including references, tables, and figures.
  • Manuscript Structure: Manuscripts should follow a logical academic structure appropriate to the research design, generally including Introduction, Literature Review/Theoretical Framework, Methodology, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion.
B. Manuscript Structure & Formatting Guidelines

Authors are required to prepare their manuscripts according to the following structural specifications for Novandra Journal of Business, Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NJBMIE) .

1. Article Title

Length: Maximum 15–20 words; concise, specific, informative, and clearly reflecting the main focus of the research.
Formatting: Font size 14pt, Bold, Center alignment.

2. Author Information

Provide the full name(s) of all author(s) without academic titles or degrees. Include institutional affiliation, department or study program, university or institution, city, and country. The corresponding author must provide an active email address.

3. Abstract & Keywords

Bilingual Requirement: Abstracts should be provided in English and Indonesian.
Length & Format: 150–250 words presented as a single paragraph covering the research background or problem, objectives, methodology, key findings, and implications.
Keywords: Provide 3–5 relevant terms or phrases separated by commas.

4. Introduction

The introduction should present the research background, business or organizational problem, research gap, significance of the study, relevant state-of-the-art literature, and explicit research objectives or research questions.

5. Literature Review & Theoretical Framework

Present relevant theories, concepts, previous empirical studies, and research gaps that support the research framework. Clearly explain the relationship between variables, constructs, propositions, or hypotheses where applicable.

6. Methodology

Clearly describe the research design, population and sample, data sources, sampling techniques, data collection procedures, measurement instruments, variables or constructs, and data analysis methods. For qualitative studies, explain the research approach, participants, data collection, coding, and analytical procedures. For quantitative studies, clearly report the statistical methods and analytical models used.

For quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods research, clearly report the following:
  1. Research Design: Explain the research approach and design used to address the research objectives.
  2. Data Sources: Describe primary and/or secondary data sources and the criteria used for selecting them.
  3. Data Collection: Explain the instruments, procedures, respondents, participants, or datasets used in the study.
  4. Data Analysis: Describe the analytical techniques, statistical procedures, qualitative analysis methods, or analytical models applied.
  5. Validity & Reliability: Report appropriate procedures for establishing validity, reliability, credibility, or robustness of the research findings.
  6. Ethical Considerations: State relevant ethical considerations, informed consent procedures, confidentiality, or other research ethics requirements where applicable.

7. Results and Discussion

Present the research findings clearly and systematically. Use appropriate tables, figures, statistical results, models, or qualitative evidence where relevant. Discuss the findings critically by connecting them with the research questions, theoretical framework, previous studies, and practical implications for business, management, innovation, or entrepreneurship.

8. Conclusion

Present concise conclusions that directly address the research objectives or research questions. Highlight the main theoretical and practical implications, acknowledge important limitations, and provide relevant recommendations for future research or business practice.

9. References

Citation Style: Authors should consistently follow the citation and reference style specified in the NJBMIE manuscript template.
Source Quality: Authors are encouraged to prioritize relevant and recent peer-reviewed journal articles, scholarly books, conference proceedings, and authoritative institutional sources.
Reference Management: Authors are encouraged to use reference management tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Please ensure that your manuscript strictly follows these guidelines prior to submission to Novandra Journal of Business, Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NJBMIE) . Submissions that do not conform to the required standards may be returned to the authors for revision before entering the peer review process.