Author Guidelines

1. General Requirements

The Journal of Creative Community Engagement (JCCE) accepts manuscripts that are original research articles, conceptual papers, or applied research that have not been previously published or submitted elsewhere. All submissions undergo a double-blind peer-review process.

Manuscripts must align with the journal’s aims and scope and comply with publication ethics.

2. Scope of Articles

JCCEpublishes articles in the following areas:

  • Management and Business

  • Economics and Creative Economy

  • Digital Innovation and Information Technology

  • Entrepreneurship and SMEs

  • Public Policy and Development

  • Smart Economy and Smart City

  • Sustainability and Green Innovation

3. Article Types and Length

  • Article types:

    • Research articles

    • Conceptual papers

    • Applied research

  • Manuscript length: 5,000–8,000 words, including tables, figures, and references.

4. Language

Manuscripts may be written in Bahasa Indonesia or English using clear and proper academic language. Titles, abstracts, and keywords must be provided in both languages.

5. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should be organized as follows:

  1. Title
    Concise and informative, reflecting the content of the study (maximum 15 words).

  2. Author(s) and Affiliation(s)
    Full names without academic titles, institutional affiliations, and corresponding author’s email.

  3. Abstract
    Written in Indonesian and English (150–250 words), including objectives, methods, results, and main contributions.

  4. Keywords
    Consist of 3–5 keywords, separated by semicolons (;).

  5. Introduction

  6. Literature Review and/or Conceptual Framework

  7. Research Method

  8. Results and Discussion

  9. Conclusion

  10. Acknowledgements (optional)

  11. References

6. Formatting

  • A4 paper size

  • Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt

  • Line spacing: 1.5

  • Text alignment: justified

7. Tables and Figures

  • Numbered and titled clearly

  • Sources must be cited if applicable

  • Placed close to the related text

8. Citation and References

  • Uses APA Style (latest edition)

  • At least 80% of references should be primary sources (scholarly journals)

  • Preferably published within the last 10 years

9. Publication Ethics

Authors must ensure:

  • Originality of the manuscript

  • No conflict of interest

  • Compliance with research ethics

JCCE applies plagiarism screening with a maximum similarity index of 25%.

10. Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted online through the JCCE OJS system by following all submission steps.