Paper

The Journal of Aceh Studies accepts contributions in the following:

Research Paper reporting original research, review, cases, novel empirical, theoretical, field-based studies, tate-of-the-art reports analyzing current developments, critical issues, and future directions, Detailed analytical reports presenting unique cases, field observations, or policy/community implementations and regional developments.

• Content & Structure: Must include an Introduction (background & problem statement), Hypotheses/Research Questions, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion.

• Length: Typically 5 to 50 pages (excluding references).

General structure of the research paper

Paper identity

Title Should be a Concise Statement of the Main Topic

Author

Department, Faculty, Universitas, City, Country

Email: abcd@su.uk

Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0000-000-0000

Author*

Department, Faculty, Universitas, City, Country

Email: abcd@su.uk

Orcid ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0000-000-0000

*Corresponding author: Author, Department, Faculty, Universitas, City, Country Email: axsjajaaa@abcd.uk

Abstract

The abstract should include: (1) background of the problem, (2) research objective, (3) methodology, (4) key findings, and (5) implications. Keyword: Keyword one; keyword two; keyword three; keyword four; keyword five

Introduction

The introduction should include: (1) establishing the context, background and/or importance of the topic. (2) giving a brief review of the relevant academic literature. (3) identifying a problem, controversy or a knowledge gap in the field of study. (4) stating the aim(s) of the research and the research questions or hypotheses. (5) providing a synopsis of the research design and method(s). (6) explaining the significance or value of the study. (7) defining certain key terms. (8) providing an overview of the dissertation or report structure.

Literature Review (optional/if applicable)

The literature review should include: (1) Overview of the theory for this study; Various theories that specifically discuss the topic of this study; Specific theories about this study; Expert opinions on the main criteria in the specific theory; Various factors in the specific theory; Specific factors. (2) Introduction about the existence of various approaches/theoretical frameworks/models from various theories; Listing the approaches/theoretical frameworks/models used regarding aspects, dimensions, and indicators; Statement about the approaches/theoretical frameworks/models adapted according to the research context. (3) The origins and development of the approach/theoretical framework/model used in this study; Previous researchers for certain reasons (i.e. integrating several approaches/theoretical frameworks/models) used this model; According to the context, previous researchers adapted this approach/theoretical framework/model. (4) Arguments about the system in the approach/theoretical framework/model used. That the approach/theoretical framework/model from the above theory (formal object) can be used to discuss material objects concerning specific problems. (5) A description of the material object according to the context being researched. (Paragraph 6) An overview of the subject, namely the context that is the focus of this study. From beginning to end. (7) Statement about the focus of previous research on this study; Statement about the focus of the current study is more specific and different from previous research; Urgency of the current research.

Theoretical Framework (optional/if applicable)

When developing this section, authors must seamlessly integrate three core dimensions into a cohesive narrative. First, clearly state The Selection by identifying the specific theory or conceptual model chosen to anchor the study, along with its original proponents and seminal citations (e.g., the Technology Acceptance Model by Davis, 1989, or Social Cognitive Theory by Bandura, 1986). Next, justify The Connection by articulating exactly why this chosen framework is the most appropriate and rigorous tool to dissect the specific phenomenon or research problem addressed in your article. Finally, demonstrate The Application of the theory by explicitly mapping its abstract constructs, variables, or dimensions onto the real-world operational variables of your fieldwork. Authors should clearly explain how "Construct A" from the established theory is directly being used to measure, categorize, or predict "Behavior X" within the specific context of this study's empirical data.

Methodology

The section should include research design, data source, data collection, instruments, data collecting procedures, measurement, and data analysis techniques.

Research Design

A research design is a strategic plan or framework for conducting a research study. It outlines the methods and procedures to collect and analyze data, as well as the goals and objectives of the study. Essentially, it guides the entire research process, ensuring that the study is conducted systematically and rigorously. In simple terms, what type of research is this, why should you use it.

Data Sources

Describe where the research data came from. Such as, the location of the research, books, content, and if using the informant interviewed, then you must state the reason why they deserve to be informants to be interviewed. Participant characteristics. Etc.

Data Collection and Procedure

Explain how the data was obtained or the steps. Examples: Researchers conducted individual in-depth semi-structural interviews with the three participants to get the data compatible with the research objectives. The semi-structural interview guidelines in narrative research become a tool to listen and do not literally lead the process of interviews. Narrative research depends on the story told by the participants, therefore, listening to it is more vital than leading the interviews. This process makes the participants to be able to tell their story naturally without feeling nervous by the pressure from the researchers’ questions.

Data Analysis

How to analyze the analysis technique using what. Examples: There are some steps in the process of data analysis in this study, 1) analysis involving the interviews data transcript and 2) in-depth analysis of each individual’s transcript data followed by intra-status analysis. The data transcript from the interviews is carefully read line by line to find the essence of every narration by numbering every line of it. The transcript data analysis approach uses model categories, namely (1) Choosing the relevant texts from the interviews; (2) Developing the meaningful categories; (3) Sorting the materials into categories; (4) Making a conclusion out of the result. Categorizing the content of the transcripts produced a more in-depth analysis in every obtained theme. Synthesis categorization of the content results in in-depth and comprehensive analysis data as well as the emotional features and language can be observed as a crosscheck material for the data and the cases.

Finding

The results should include:Present the results objectively, supported by data (quotes, numbers, or examples), organized thematically or categorically. and must create a figure or table to illustrate the findings, at least one illustration. This will make it easier for readers to understand the research findings.

Discussion

The section should include: Providing background information: reference to the literature; Providing background information: reference to the question; Restating the result or one of several results; Pointing out interesting or important findings; Indicating an unexpected outcome; Comparing the result: supporting previous findings; Comparing the result: contradicting previous findings; Offering an explanation for the findings; Advising cautious interpretation of the findings; Suggesting general hypotheses; Noting implications of the findings; Commenting on the findings; Giving suggestions for future work.

Conclusion

The section should include: (1)Restating the aims of the study. (2)Summarising main research findings. (3)Suggesting implications for the field of knowledge. (4)Explaining the significance of the findings or contribution of the study. (5)Recognising the limitations of the current study. (6)Acknowledging limitation(s) whilst stating a finding or contribution. (7)Making recommendations for further research work. (8)Setting out recommendations for practice or policy.

Acknowledgment

If any, acknowledgment can be stated here. This section displays authors’ appreciation to sponsors, fund donors, resource persons, or parties who have an important role in conducting research. Examples: The author thanks the original participants in this study for their trust, willingness to learn, and desire to create meaningful change.

Bibliography

ll in-text citations must correspond to a complete reference entry at the end of the manuscript. The Journal of Aceh Studies strictly adheres to the APA Style 7th Edition. Authors are required to prepare their citations and references using a Reference Management System such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

Template

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Language

Manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Aceh Studies must be written in clear, high-quality scientific English.

• Language Consistency: Authors may use either American or British English; however, the chosen style must be used consistently throughout the manuscript without mixing styles.

• Editing Recommendation: Authors who feel their manuscript requires refinement to eliminate grammatical, spelling, or stylistic errors, and to meet academic English standards are strongly encouraged to use a professional English language editing service prior to submission.

Artwork

General Requirements

• Clarity & Design: Avoid overcrowded plots. Symbols, data sets, and legends must be sharp and clearly distinguishable.

• Consistency: Maintain uniform sizing, font style, and lettering across all figures and artwork.

• Appropriate Axes: Use correct, clearly labeled axes with appropriate units of measurement.

Numbering & Formatting

• Consecutive Numbering: Number all illustrations sequentially based on their appearance in the main text (e.g., Figure 1, Figure 2).

• In-Text Citations: Cite all figures consecutively in the text prior to their placement.

• Multi-Part Figures: Label multi-panel figures using lowercase letters in parentheses or bold text (e.g., a, b, c).

• Appendix Figures: Continue the main text numbering sequence for figures in the Appendix (e.g., Figure 5, Figure 6). Do not use separate prefixes like "A1" or "A2".

Copyright & Permissions

• Authors using previously published figures must obtain formal copyright permission from the original publisher/owner for both print and online publication formats.

• Proper attribution and credit lines must be included in the figure caption.

Note: Refer to the official manuscript template for visual examples of properly formatted figures.