Author Guidelines

Authors are required to follow the writing format and style determined by the editorial team. Manuscripts that do not comply with these guidelines may be returned for revision before further review. The main provisions are as follows:

1. Title

The title must be clear, concise, and reflect the core issue or objective of the research. It should be written in both Indonesian and English, centered, using Times New Roman 14 pt.

2. Author Identity

Author names are written without titles, followed by affiliation, program of study, faculty, and institution (10 pt). Author email addresses must be listed, with one corresponding author indicated. Example:

First Author1, Second Author2, Third Author3
Study Program of Agribusiness, Faculty of Agriculture and Fisheries, Universitas Muhammadiyah Maluku Utara1,2,3
email1@xxx.xxx, email2@xxx.xxx, email3@xxx.xxx

3. Abstract

Abstracts must be written in Indonesian and English (12 pt), ranging from 100–200 words. The abstract should clearly present the research problem, approach or method, main findings, and conclusions. It must be written in past tense, without citations or abbreviations. Keywords (3–5 words) should be included to aid indexing.

4. Manuscript Format

  • Manuscripts are typed on A4 paper with margins: left 3 cm, top 3 cm, right 3 cm, bottom 3 cm.
  • Font: Times New Roman 12 pt, single spacing.
  • Maximum length: 12 pages, written in MS Word.
  • Each section must be numbered sequentially (e.g., 1. Introduction, 2. Methods, etc.).

5. Structure of the Manuscript

  1. Introduction: Contains background, problem formulation, relevant literature, research approach, and novelty. References should follow APA Style.
  2. Research Method: Explains design, procedure, data collection, and analysis methods. Sub-sections may be used as needed.
  3. Results and Discussion: Presents findings supported by tables, graphs, or images, followed by critical and comprehensive discussion.
  4. Conclusion: Summarizes main findings, implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research.
  5. Recommendations: Optional, used to provide practical or theoretical suggestions.
  6. References: Minimum of 15 references from the last 5 years, formatted in APA Style.

6. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be placed in the center, numbered consecutively, and accompanied by a clear title and source (10 pt).

7. References

References must use APA Style (7th edition). At least 15 references from the last five years are required. Example format:

Astoko, E. (2019). Konsep Pengembangan Agribisnis Nanas (Ananas comosus L. Merr.) di Kabupaten Kediri Provinsi Jawa Timur. HABITAT, 30(3), 111-122.