Author Guidelines

 
Submission & Style

Author Guidelines (2026)

Advances Psychology Innovation

Comprehensive instructions for manuscript preparation and submission.

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Mandatory Submission Requirements

Before submitting via OJS, authors must prepare the following 5 separate files to ensure ethical compliance and a proper double-blind peer-review process:

1. Cover LetterLetter to the Editor explaining originality, novelty, and relevance to APSY.
2. Blind ManuscriptArticle text without author names, affiliations, or identifying information.
3. Title PageFull author details, affiliations, email addresses, and ORCID IDs.
4. Ethics StatementSigned declaration of authorship, conflict of interest, and AI usage disclosure.
5. Similarity ReportFull plagiarism/similarity report in PDF format. Similarity score must comply with journal policy.
File Format
Microsoft Word (.docx)
Word Count
Up to 12,000 words
Language
English
Review Type
Double-Blind Peer Review

Manuscript Structure

 
Title & Abstract

The title should be concise and informative. Abstracts must be written in 150–250 words and clearly present the purpose, methodology, findings, originality, and practical or theoretical implications. Include 3–5 keywords.

 
1. Introduction

The introduction should explain the research background, current issues, theoretical or empirical gap, research urgency, novelty, and study objectives.

 
2. Literature Review

This section should critically synthesize relevant theories and prior studies to construct the study framework and support the research questions or hypotheses.

 
3. Research Methods

Describe the research design, population/sample, instruments, procedures, variables, and analysis techniques in sufficient detail to ensure methodological transparency.

 
4. Results & Discussion

Present findings clearly through text, tables, or figures. The discussion should interpret the results, connect them with existing literature, and highlight their contribution to psychological science.

 
5. Conclusion

Conclusions should summarize the main findings, emphasize the novelty and significance of the study, note limitations, and provide recommendations for future research.

Typography & Layout

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, normal.
  • Spacing: 1.15 line spacing.
  • Paper Size: A4 with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
  • Headings:
    • Level 1: Bold, Title Case
    • Level 2: Italic, non-bold

Tables & Figures

  • Placement: Insert immediately after first citation in the text.
  • Format: Tables must be editable and not inserted as images.
  • Titles:
    • Table: Placed above the table, left-aligned.
    • Figure: Placed below the figure, center-aligned.

Reference Management

References must be managed using Mendeley or Zotero and formatted in APA 7th Edition.

Requirements:
  • Minimum of 20 references.
  • At least 80% should be primary sources published within the last 10 years.
  • References should prioritize reputable international journals or accredited national publications.

Step-by-Step Submission Guide

1

Prepare Your Files

Ensure all required files are complete before starting the OJS submission process.

  • Cover Letter
  • Blind Manuscript
  • Title Page
  • Ethics Statement
  • Similarity Report
2

Register or Log In

Authors must create or access their OJS account using a valid email address and complete all required profile fields accurately.

3

Start New Submission

Select the appropriate submission language, agree to the submission checklist, and proceed to the next stage.

4

Upload Submission Files

Upload each document using the correct article component to support editorial screening and double-blind review.

5

Enter Metadata

Fill in the manuscript title, abstract, keywords, author details, affiliations, ORCID IDs, and full references carefully and accurately.

6

Confirmation

Review all entered information, confirm the submission, and click Finish Submission to complete the process successfully.

© 2026 Advances Psychology Innovation (APSY). Published by PT. Inovasi Analisis Data.