AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Manuscript Preparation and Submission Guidelines
Effective for Publications Beginning in 2027

1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Altin Riset Publishing welcomes original scholarly manuscripts that contribute to the development of knowledge, scientific research, and professional practice across relevant academic disciplines.

All manuscripts submitted to Journal Multifinance must comply with the following requirements:

1. Manuscripts must be original scholarly work and must not have been published previously or be under consideration by another journal.
2. Manuscripts must be written in academic English or Indonesian, subject to the language policy of the respective journal.
3. Manuscripts must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual, Seventh Edition (APA 7th Edition), particularly regarding manuscript formatting, in-text citations, and reference lists.
4. Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.
5. Authors must ensure that all cited sources are accurately represented in the reference list.
6. All manuscripts are subject to editorial screening and peer review according to the policies of the respective journal.

 2. MANUSCRIPT FORMATTING

Authors must follow the following basic manuscript formatting requirements based on APA 7th Edition.

| Formatting Element | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Paper size | A4 |
| Margins | 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides |
| Font | Times New Roman, 12 pt |
| Line spacing | Double spacing (2.0) |
| Text alignment | Left aligned |
| Paragraph indentation | First line: 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) |
| Page numbering | Top right corner |
| File format | Microsoft Word (.docx) |
| Language | Academic English or Indonesian |
| Citation style | APA 7th Edition |

Note: A4 paper size and the prescribed Times New Roman font are publisher-specific requirements. APA 7th Edition permits several readable font choices and uses US Letter as its standard paper size. The requirements above establish a consistent house format for Journal Multifinance.

3. MANUSCRIPT STRUCTURE

The manuscript should generally consist of the following sections. Authors should adjust the organization according to the research design and the specific requirements of the target journal.

A. Title

The title must:
- Clearly represent the main research topic and scope.
- Be concise, informative, and academically appropriate.
- Avoid unnecessary abbreviations and ambiguous terminology.
- Reflect the central variables, concepts, or research focus where relevant.

B. Author Information

The title page must include:
- Full name of each author.
- Institutional affiliation.
- Department or faculty, institution, city, and country.
- Corresponding author's email address.
- ORCID iD, if available.

Authors must indicate the corresponding author responsible for communication with the editorial office.

C. Abstract

The abstract must:
- Be written in a single paragraph unless the journal requires a structured abstract.
- Contain approximately 150–250 words, subject to the target journal's requirements.
- Present the research background or purpose, methodology, principal findings, and conclusion.
- Avoid citations, unexplained abbreviations, and unnecessary references.

D. Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords immediately below the abstract.

Keywords should:
- Represent the central concepts of the manuscript.
- Be specific and relevant to the research topic.
- Avoid unnecessarily repeating the exact wording of the title.

E. Introduction

The introduction should provide:
1. Background and context of the research.
2. Relevant theoretical and empirical literature.
3. Identification of the research problem and knowledge gap.
4. Theoretical or conceptual framework, where appropriate.
5. Research objectives, questions, or hypotheses.
6. The originality and contribution of the study.

The introduction must demonstrate a clear rationale for conducting the research and establish its relevance to the scholarly literature.

F. Literature Review / Theoretical Framework

This section should:
- Discuss relevant theories and previous empirical studies.
- Critically synthesize existing literature.
- Establish the conceptual foundation of the research.
- Identify inconsistencies, limitations, or gaps in previous studies.
- Develop hypotheses or propositions where appropriate.

A separate literature review section may be integrated into the introduction depending on the research design and journal requirements.

G. Research Method

The methodology section must provide sufficient information to allow readers to evaluate the rigor and transparency of the research.

It should include relevant elements such as:
- Research design and approach.
- Research setting and context.
- Population, participants, or research samples.
- Sampling procedures and selection criteria.
- Research instruments and measurement procedures.
- Data collection procedures.
- Data analysis techniques.
- Research ethics and informed consent, where applicable.

For quantitative studies, authors should explain the statistical procedures and relevant assumptions.

For qualitative studies, authors should describe participant selection, data collection, analytical procedures, and strategies for establishing trustworthiness.

For mixed-methods studies, authors should explain the rationale, sequence, integration, and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative components.

H. Results

The results section must present the findings objectively and systematically.

Authors should:
- Present findings in accordance with the research questions or hypotheses.
- Use tables and figures where they improve clarity.
- Report relevant statistical results accurately.
- Avoid duplicating all table contents in the narrative.
- Distinguish empirical findings from interpretation.

I. Discussion

The discussion should:
- Interpret the principal research findings.
- Relate findings to relevant theories and previous studies.
- Explain similarities, differences, and possible reasons for the findings.
- Discuss theoretical, methodological, and practical implications.
- Identify the contribution of the research to the existing body of knowledge.
- Acknowledge research limitations.

The discussion should provide critical interpretation rather than merely repeat the results.

J. Conclusion

The conclusion should:
- Directly address the research objectives.
- Summarize the principal findings.
- Explain the theoretical and practical contributions.
- Provide relevant recommendations or directions for future research.

The conclusion should not introduce new findings or unsupported claims.

 K. Acknowledgments (Optional)

Authors may acknowledge individuals, institutions, research assistants, or organizations that contributed to the research but do not meet the authorship criteria.

L. References

All references must follow APA 7th Edition.

Authors must ensure that:
- Every in-text citation appears in the reference list.
- Every reference-list entry is cited in the manuscript.
- Author names, publication years, article titles, journal titles, volume numbers, issue numbers, page ranges, and DOI information are accurate.
- DOI links are presented in URL format: https://doi.org/xxxxx.
- References are arranged alphabetically by the surname of the first author.
- A hanging indent of 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) is applied to each reference entry.

4. APA 7TH EDITION: IN-TEXT CITATION GUIDELINES

Altin Riset Publishing requires authors to use the author–date citation system.

A. One Author

Narrative citation:
- Smith (2022) argued that educational quality is influenced by institutional leadership.

Parenthetical citation:
- Educational quality is influenced by institutional leadership (Smith, 2022).

B. Two Authors

Narrative citation:
- Smith and Johnson (2023) found that organizational culture influences employee performance.

Parenthetical citation:
- Organizational culture influences employee performance (Smith & Johnson, 2023).

C. Three or More Authors

Use the first author's surname followed by et al. from the first citation.

- Brown et al. (2021) demonstrated that social support contributes to psychological well-being.
- Social support contributes to psychological well-being (Brown et al., 2021).

D. Direct Quotations

For direct quotations, authors must include the page number.

- (Smith, 2022, p. 45)
- (Smith, 2022, pp. 45–47)

For sources without page numbers, use an appropriate paragraph number or section heading.

E. Multiple Sources

When citing multiple sources in one parenthetical citation, arrange them alphabetically and separate them with semicolons.

Example:

(Anderson, 2020; Brown et al., 2021; Smith, 2022).

5. APA 7TH EDITION: REFERENCE LIST EXAMPLES

The following examples illustrate the required reference formatting.

A. Journal Article

Smith, J. A., & Brown, R. T. (2023). Educational leadership and institutional performance in higher education. *Journal of Educational Research, 45*(2), 120–135. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx

B. Journal Article with Three or More Authors

Anderson, P. R., Johnson, M. T., & Williams, K. L. (2022). Organizational culture and employee development. *International Journal of Management Studies, 18*(3), 201–219. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx

C. Book

Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (5th ed.). SAGE Publications.

D. Chapter in an Edited Book

Smith, A. B. (2021). Contemporary approaches to educational management. In J. R. Brown (Ed.), Perspectives on educational leadership (pp. 45–67). Routledge.

E. Institutional or Organizational Report

World Health Organization. (2022). World mental health report: Transforming mental health for all. https://www.who.int/

F. Website

American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://apastyle.apa.org/

Note: These examples are illustrative formatting models, not verified bibliographic records for citation. Authors must use accurate publication information for their actual sources.

6. TABLES AND FIGURES

Tables and figures must follow APA 7th Edition guidelines.

Tables
- Number tables consecutively (Table 1, Table 2, and so forth).
- Provide a concise and descriptive title in italic type.
- Place table numbers in bold above the table.
- Include explanatory notes below the table when necessary.
- Avoid unnecessary vertical lines.

Figures
- Number figures consecutively (Figure 1, Figure 2, and so forth).
- Provide a descriptive title in italic type.
- Ensure that images, graphs, charts, and diagrams are clear and readable.
- Provide source attribution when using or adapting material from other publications.
- Obtain permission when required by copyright regulations.

7. AUTHORSHIP AND CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT (CRediT)

All submitted manuscripts must include an author contribution statement using the Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT).

Authors should identify their respective contributions using the following roles, as applicable:

1. Conceptualization
2. Data curation
3. Formal analysis
4. Funding acquisition
5. Investigation
6. Methodology
7. Project administration
8. Resources
9. Software
10. Supervision
11. Validation
12. Visualization
13. Writing – original draft
14. Writing – review and editing

Each author must be assigned only the roles that accurately reflect their actual contribution.

Example:

Author Contributions (CRediT)

Author A: Conceptualization, Methodology, Investigation, Writing – original draft.

Author B: Data curation, Formal analysis, Visualization, Writing – review and editing.

Author C: Supervision, Validation, Project administration.

8. ETHICAL REQUIREMENTS

Authors must comply with recognized standards of research and publication ethics.

The manuscript must include relevant declarations, where applicable:

A. Ethical Approval

Research involving human participants must comply with applicable ethical standards and institutional requirements. Authors should provide the name of the approving ethics committee and approval reference number, where applicable.

B. Informed Consent

Authors must confirm that informed consent was obtained from participants when required.

C. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the research.

D. Funding Statement

Authors must disclose all funding sources supporting the research. If no external funding was received, this should be stated explicitly.

E. Data Availability Statement

Authors should provide information regarding the availability of research data, including applicable access restrictions and conditions.

F. Plagiarism and Duplicate Publication

Submitted manuscripts must be original and must not contain plagiarism, self-plagiarism, fabricated data, falsified findings, or duplicate publication.

9. USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Authors who use generative artificial intelligence tools during manuscript preparation must disclose their use in accordance with the journal's applicable editorial policy.

AI tools must not be listed as authors. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and validity of all submitted content, including citations and references.

AI-generated references must be independently verified before submission.

10. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Before submitting a manuscript, authors must ensure that:

1. The manuscript follows APA 7th Edition formatting and referencing requirements.
2. The manuscript is consistent with the scope of the selected journal.
3. All authors have approved the final manuscript.
4. All references and citations have been checked for accuracy.
5. All required declarations and contribution statements are included.
6. The manuscript has not been submitted simultaneously to another journal.
7. Any required supplementary documents are provided.

11. MANUSCRIPT TEMPLATE DOWNLOAD

Authors are encouraged to use the official APA Style professional paper templates as references when preparing their manuscripts.

Official APA Style – Sample Papers

https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/paper-format/sample-papers

The official APA website provides downloadable Microsoft Word templates, including:

- Professional Paper Template.
- Quantitative Research Paper Template.
- Qualitative Research Paper Template.
- Mixed Methods Research Paper Template.
- Literature Review Paper Template.
- Review Paper Template.

Authors may download the appropriate template and adapt it according to the specific Author Guidelines of the target journal.

12. FINAL PROVISIONS

These Author Guidelines apply to Journal Multifinance beginning with the 2027 publication year.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts comply with the prescribed requirements before submission.

Specific requirements concerning article scope, word limits, manuscript structure, peer-review procedures, and publication policies remain subject to the individual guidelines of each journal.

The editorial office reserves the right to return manuscripts that do not comply with the applicable submission requirements for technical correction before entering the peer-review process.

Editorial Team Journal Multifinance