Author Guidelines

1. Aims and Scope

The Andalasian International Journal of Social and Entrepreneurial Development (AIJSED) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal published by the Institute for Research and Community Service, Andalas University, Indonesia. The journal publishes original works related to community service and development activities, with particular attention to their social and entrepreneurial impacts.

The journal is published twice annually (April and October) and accepts manuscripts in English or Bahasa Indonesia.

2. Types of Submissions

AIJSED welcomes the following types of manuscripts:

  • Original Research Articles – Full-length reports presenting significant, original findings.

  • Short Communications / Notes – Brief reports on novel or valuable information.

  • Review Articles – Critical and comprehensive analyses of existing literature in relevant areas.

3. Manuscript Submission and Publication

  • Submission is conducted online via the journal’s website.

  • Publication Fees: No article processing or publication charges are applied.

  • Language: Manuscripts must be written in clear, concise American English or Bahasa Indonesia. Authors are encouraged to use proofreading tools or professional editing services if needed.

4. Ethics and Disclosure

  • Ethical Compliance: Authors must adhere to ethical standards outlined on the journal's website.

  • Conflict of Interest: All potential conflicts of interest must be disclosed upon submission.

  • Submission Declaration: Submitted work must be original, not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. All listed authors must have approved the manuscript.

5. Manuscript Preparation

5.1 General Formatting

  • File format: Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)

  • Font: Times New Roman, size 11 pt (main text), 12 pt bold (title), 10 pt (abstract)

  • Line spacing: 1.0 (main text), single (abstract, tables, references)

  • Margins: 3 cm (top, bottom, left, right)

  • Page limit:

    • Research Articles: up to 20 pages

    • Short Communications: up to 10 pages

    • Reviews: up to 30 pages

5.2 Structure

Manuscripts should be structured as follows:

  • Title Page (Title, Author(s), Affiliation, Corresponding Author)

  • Abstract (max. 200 words) and Keywords (3–5)

  • Introduction

  • Methods / Experimental Section

  • Results and Discussion

  • Conclusions

  • Acknowledgments

  • References

  • Supplementary Material (if applicable)

5.3 Title Page

  • Title: Concise, informative, no abbreviations

  • Author names and affiliations using superscript letters (e.g., a, b)

  • Corresponding author marked with an asterisk (*) with full contact details

5.4 Abstract and Keywords

  • Abstract should summarize objectives, methods, results, and conclusions.

  • Avoid citations or non-standard abbreviations.

  • List 3–5 keywords immediately after the abstract.

5.5 Abbreviations

Define all non-standard abbreviations at first mention. Provide a list of abbreviations in a footnote on the first page if numerous are used.

5.6 Tables and Figures

  • Numbered consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1)

  • Include descriptive captions separately

  • Use high-resolution images (TIFF, EPS, DOC, XLS, or PPT format, 300–1000 dpi)

  • Tables must be editable, not images

  • Avoid vertical lines in tables

5.7 Footnotes

Use sparingly. Number consecutively using superscript numerals.

5.8 Units and Nomenclature

Use SI units throughout. For chemical or biological terms, refer to IUPAC or other relevant standards.

6. References

AIJSED follows the Chicago Author–Date citation style.

6.1 In-text Citations

  • Single author: (Smith 2019)

  • Two authors: (Smith and Lee 2020)

  • Three or more authors: (Smith et al. 2021)

6.2 Reference List Examples

  • Journal Article (1 Author):
    Ghoshal, Sumantra. 2005. "Bad Management Theories Are Destroying Good Management Practices." Academy of Management Learning & Education 4 (1): 75–91. https://doi.org/10.5465/amle.2005.16132558.

  • Journal Article (2 Authors):
    Eisenhardt, Kathleen M., and Melissa E. Graebner. 2007. "Theory Building from Cases: Opportunities and Challenges." Academy of Management Journal 50 (1): 25–32. https://doi.org/10.5465/amj.2007.24160888.

  • Journal Article (3+ Authors):
    Lee, Kai Hock, John Smith, and Maria Gonzalez. 2020. "Sustainable Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies." Journal of Business Venturing 35 (2): 101–123. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2020.105948.

7. After Acceptance

7.1 Proofs

Proofs will be sent to the corresponding author as PDF files. Authors are responsible for checking typesetting and minor errors. Use Adobe Reader for annotations or return corrections via email with clear references to line numbers.

7.2 Offprints

A PDF copy of the published article will be provided. Printed offprints are available upon request and subject to additional charges.

8. Copyright and Licensing

Upon acceptance, authors agree to transfer copyright to AIJSED. All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Authors retain the right to:

  • Archive preprints and postprints

  • Reuse figures/data with proper citation

  • Distribute copies for academic or educational purposes

Original publication must be acknowledged as follows:
“First published in The Andalasian International Journal of Social and Entrepreneurial Development.”

9. Contact and Inquiries

For submission guidelines and further assistance, visit the official journal website. Post-acceptance inquiries may be directed to the editorial office via email (contact details provided upon acceptance).