Author Guidelines

The Journal of Economic Literacy and Research (JELR) welcomes the submission of high-quality manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of economic and financial literacy. Authors are required to follow the guidelines below to ensure a smooth review and publication process.

1. General Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
  • Submissions should align with the focus and scope of JELR.
  • Manuscripts must be written in clear and academic English.
  • Authors are responsible for the accuracy of the content, data, and references.

2. Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts should be organized as follows:

  • Title: Clear, concise, and informative (maximum 15 words).
  • Author(s) Information: Full name(s), institutional affiliation(s), and email address of the corresponding author.
  • Abstract: 150–250 words summarizing the purpose, method, results, and conclusion.
  • Keywords: 3–5 relevant keywords.
  • Introduction: Background, research problem, objectives, and significance of the study.
  • Research Methodology: Research design, data collection, and analysis methods.
  • Results and Discussion: Presentation and interpretation of findings.
  • Conclusion: Summary of findings and recommendations.
  • References: List of cited works.

3. Formatting Guidelines

  • Manuscripts should be prepared using the official JELR template.
  • Paper size: A4 (210 x 297 mm).
  • Font: Times New Roman, size 12 pt.
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides.
  • Length: 8–15 pages (including references).

4. Citation and References

  • Authors must use a consistent citation style (e.g., APA 7th Edition).
  • All references cited in the text must be listed in the reference section.
  • Authors are encouraged to use recent and relevant references (preferably from the last 5–10 years).
  • Use reference management tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

5. Submission Process

  • Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system.
  • Authors must create an account and complete all required metadata.
  • Ensure that the manuscript file is anonymized for the review process (if applicable).

6. Peer Review Process

  • All submitted manuscripts undergo a peer-review process.
  • JELR applies a double-blind review system, where both authors and reviewers remain anonymous.
  • The review process may involve revisions before a final decision is made.

7. Publication Fee

  • The Article Processing Charge (APC) is IDR 150,000.
  • Payment is required only after the manuscript is accepted for publication.

8. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must adhere to publication ethics standards.
  • Plagiarism is strictly prohibited, with a similarity index not exceeding 30%.
  • Any form of data fabrication or falsification is unacceptable.

9. Copyright and Licensing

  • Authors retain copyright of their work.
  • Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) license.

10. Contact Information

For further information, authors may contact the editorial office through the official journal website or email provided.