1. Scope and Focus

JISE publishes original scholarly works that explore issues of community empowerment, local development strategies, participatory methods, social policy, and grassroots innovation. The journal encourages interdisciplinary research with practical implications for societal advancement, particularly within the Indonesian context, but also welcomes comparative or global perspectives.

2. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted via the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. New users should create an account here, while existing users can log in here. Submissions sent via email or other platforms will not be processed. Authors are advised to carefully follow the submission checklist to avoid delays in review.

3. Manuscript Requirements

Submissions should be written in clear English or Bahasa Indonesia. Manuscripts must be between 4,000–5,000 words in length (excluding references), using Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, and standard A4 margins (2.5 cm). All documents must be in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format. Submissions not following the format may be returned for revision prior to review.

4. Structure of the Manuscript

Each manuscript should include the following sections:

• Title (maximum 15 words)
• Author Information (full name, affiliation, email)
• Abstract (150–250 words in English and Indonesian, summarizing background, methods, key findings, and implications)
• Keywords (3–5 keywords)
• Introduction
• Methods
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusion
• References

5. Plagiarism Policy

All submitted manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software. The journal adheres strictly to academic integrity, and any manuscript with a similarity score exceeding 25% will be rejected or returned for revision. Self-plagiarism and duplicate publication are also prohibited.

6. Peer Review Process

JISE implements a double-blind peer review process. Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers. Authors and reviewers remain anonymous throughout the process. The editorial team makes the final decision based on reviewers’ recommendations.

7. Ethical Considerations

Authors must ensure that their work adheres to ethical research practices. For studies involving human participants, approval from an ethics committee and informed consent are required. Authors must also disclose any potential conflicts of interest or funding sources that could influence the research. See the publication ethics here.

8. Article Processing Charges (APC)

JISE does not charge any fees for article submission or peer review. However, once a manuscript is accepted for publication, authors are required to pay a publication fee of IDR 300,000. This fee helps cover the costs of editing, typesetting, and ensuring open access availability for all readers. See this information here.

9. Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain full copyright of their work while granting JISE the right to first publication. Articles are published under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0), allowing others to share and adapt the work with appropriate attribution.

The Guidelines for the Manuscript Body Text

The title of the manuscript should be informative and written both briefly and clearly. It must reflect the issue discussed. Use sentence case, avoid uncommon abbreviations, and ensure clarity. The article title should be a maximum of 12 words, font size 12pt, bold, and center-aligned. The abstract should not exceed 250 words and be followed by three to five keywords.

Introduction: Contains the general background, literature review (state of the art), research problems, purpose, and significance of the study.

Research Methods: Explains the methods and procedures used to address the research problem.

Results and Discussion: Presents research findings and discussion. The results must be supported by adequate data and relate back to the research objectives.

Conclusion: Summarizes the findings and offers suggestions. It should directly answer the research questions and provide insights for further study.

References: Must include all sources cited in the manuscript and follow the journal's preferred citation style.