01. Before Submission

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that their work aligns with the focus and scope of EKOSISTEM: Journal of Economics, Business, and Contemporary Tourism. Manuscripts must be original, prepared in accordance with academic standards, and not under consideration for publication by another journal.

02. Preliminary Assessment

Submissions that do not fit the journal's aims and scope may be rejected before peer review. The preliminary assessment considers the relevance of the research questions, the appropriateness of the methodology, the contribution to existing literature, research ethics, and compliance with academic writing standards. Manuscripts with substantial language or grammatical problems may be returned for improvement or rejected at this stage.

03. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should generally include the following elements:

• Title: Maximum 15 words; clear, specific, and informative.
• Author(s): Full names without academic titles, institutional affiliations, and email addresses. Identify the corresponding author.
• Abstract: 150–250 words covering purpose, methods, findings, implications, and originality, followed by keywords and JEL classification where applicable.
• Introduction: Research background, research gap, objectives, and novelty.
• Literature Review: Relevant literature, theoretical framework, and hypothesis development where applicable.
• Methodology: Research design, data and sources, and analytical methods.
• Results and Discussion: Presentation and interpretation of findings, contribution, and implications.
• Conclusion and Recommendations: Summary of findings, contributions, limitations where relevant, and recommendations.
• Acknowledgments: Optional; acknowledge contributors who do not meet the authorship criteria.
• References: Use APA style, prioritize primary sources, and include current and relevant scholarly literature.

04. Writing Format

• Length: 5,000–9,000 words on A4 paper.
• Margins: Left 2.5 cm; top, right, and bottom 2.3 cm.
• Font: Cambria, 12 pt, with 1.15 line spacing.
• Heading levels:
  • Level 1: ALL CAPS and bold.
  • Level 2: Title Case and bold.
  • Level 3: Sentence case and italic.
• Paragraphs: First-line indentation equivalent to five spaces, applied consistently.
• References: APA style. Reference-management tools such as Mendeley or Zotero are recommended.
• Tables: Number consecutively, place the title above each table, and provide the source below where applicable. Use horizontal rules only.
• Figures: Number consecutively, place the caption below each figure, and indicate the source where applicable.
• Equations: Number consecutively, such as (1) and (2), with equation numbers aligned to the right.

05. References

Manuscripts are expected to include approximately 20–25 relevant references, prioritizing primary and up-to-date scholarly sources. At least 80% of references should ideally have been published within the last 10 years. Textbooks should constitute less than 20% of the references. Authors should ensure that all cited works appear in the reference list and follow APA style consistently.

06. Submitting Manuscripts

Manuscripts must be submitted online through the journal's submission system. Authors should follow the instructions provided in the Submitting Manuscript section of the journal website and ensure that all required submission information and files are complete.

07. Review Process and Editorial Decision

Manuscripts that pass the preliminary assessment undergo a double-blind peer-review process. Editorial decisions may include:

• Accept without revision;
• Accept subject to minor revisions;
• Major revisions required; or
• Reject.

The final decision is made by the editor based on the review reports, manuscript quality, and relevance to the journal's scope.

08. Revision

Authors are expected to submit revised manuscripts within four weeks of receiving the revision decision, unless another deadline is specified by the editor. Revised submissions should include:

• A revised manuscript with changes clearly highlighted or tracked; and
• A point-by-point response to the reviewers' comments explaining how each concern has been addressed.

Copyright Notice

1. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication. The work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License, as specified by the journal.
2. Authors may enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the published version of the work, such as in an institutional repository or book, provided that its initial publication in this journal is acknowledged.
3. Authors are permitted and encouraged to share their work online before and during the submission process, where permitted by the applicable license and journal policy, as this may increase visibility and citation.

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