Author Guidelines

Acta Monetaria: Journal of Economic and Business is a peer-reviewed journal committed to publishing high-quality, original research in the fields of economics and business. These guidelines outline the requirements for submitting manuscripts to the journal. Authors are required to follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth submission and review process.

1. General Information

  • The journal is published biannually and accepts articles in English and Indonesian.

  • Manuscripts should be original and not previously published or under consideration for publication elsewhere.

  • Authors must submit their work via the journal's online submission system.

2. Types of Manuscripts

We welcome the following types of manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles: Articles that present original findings of research.

  • Review Articles: Articles that provide a comprehensive review of a specific topic within economics or business.

3. Manuscript Preparation

  • File Format: Manuscripts should be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

  • Font: Use Times New Roman, 12-point size, with 1.5 line spacing.

  • Margins: Set margins to 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides.

  • Title Page: Include the title of the manuscript, the full name(s) of the author(s), their affiliations, and the corresponding author's contact details (email, phone number).

  • Abstract: Provide a concise abstract of no more than 200 words, summarizing the purpose, methods, results, and conclusions of the paper.

  • Keywords: Provide 4-6 keywords that best describe the content of your manuscript.

  • Headings and Subheadings: Use headings and subheadings to structure the manuscript, following the format:

    • Main heading (bold, centered)

    • Subheading (italicized, left-aligned)

  • References: Follow the journal's reference style (APA 7th edition). Please ensure all citations in the text match the reference list.

4. Manuscript Structure

A typical manuscript should be organized as follows:

  1. Title Page: Includes title, author(s), affiliation(s), and corresponding author’s details.

  2. Abstract: A short summary of the manuscript.

  3. Keywords: List of 4-6 keywords.

  4. Introduction: Presents the background of the study, research question, and objectives.

  5. Literature Review: Reviews the existing research related to the topic.

  6. Methodology: Details the research methods, data sources, and analysis techniques.

  7. Results: Presents the findings of the research, supported by tables, figures, or charts where applicable.

  8. Discussion: Interprets the results in the context of the research question and the literature reviewed.

  9. Conclusion: Summarizes the key findings and implications, and suggests areas for future research.

  10. References: A complete list of all references cited in the manuscript.

5. Figures and Tables

  • Figures and tables should be placed within the text at appropriate points, not at the end of the manuscript.

  • Each figure and table must have a descriptive title or caption.

  • Figures should be high-quality, and images must be clear and of appropriate resolution (minimum 300 dpi).

6. Citation Style

  • All references should be formatted in APA 7th edition style.

  • In-text citations should follow the format: (Author, Year) or (Author & Author, Year) for two authors, and (Author et al., Year) for three or more authors.

  • References must be listed alphabetically at the end of the manuscript.

Example of References:

  • Book:
    Author, A. A. (Year). Title of work: Capital letter also for subtitle. Publisher.

  • Journal Article:
    Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, Volume(Issue), pages.

  • Website:
    Author, A. A. (Year, Month Day). Title of webpage. Website Name. URL

7. Ethical Guidelines

By submitting a manuscript to Acta Monetaria: Journal of Economic and Business, authors affirm that the manuscript complies with the journal's ethical standards:

  • Originality: Authors must submit only original work that has not been published or submitted elsewhere.

  • Plagiarism: Manuscripts must not contain plagiarized material. Proper attribution of sources is required for all direct quotes, paraphrases, or ideas taken from others.

  • Conflicts of Interest: Authors must disclose any financial or personal conflicts of interest that may have influenced the research or manuscript.

  • Human and Animal Rights: Research involving human or animal subjects must comply with ethical standards, and appropriate approvals must be obtained.

8. Submission Process

  • Authors must submit their manuscripts through the journal's online submission system.

  • The manuscript will go through an initial desk review to assess its suitability for the journal.

  • After passing the desk review, the manuscript will undergo double-blind peer review.

  • Authors will receive feedback from reviewers and the editorial board and may be required to revise the manuscript.

9. Peer Review Process

  • Manuscripts are reviewed by at least two independent experts in the field.

  • The peer review process is double-blind, meaning neither the authors nor the reviewers know each other's identities.

  • The manuscript may be accepted, accepted with revisions, or rejected based on the reviewers’ recommendations.

10. Final Decision

  • The final decision on manuscript acceptance or rejection will be made by the editorial board based on the peer review feedback.

  • Authors will be notified of the decision and any necessary revisions.

11. Revisions and Resubmissions

  • Authors may be asked to revise their manuscript in response to reviewer comments. The revision should be submitted within the specified timeframe (typically 2-4 weeks).

  • Revised manuscripts will be re-evaluated by the editorial board and reviewers.