Submissions

Author Guidelines

Before submitting manuscripts to the Dynamics of Rural Society Journal, it is expected to follow the writing guidelines provided by the journal. The guidelines in question are listed below:

Steps to follow before submitting a manuscript

1. Manuscripts that will be sent to the Dynamics of Rural Society Journal are manuscripts that have never been published and are not in the process of being published in other journals;

2. The author is fully responsible for the entire contents of the manuscript that will be sent to the Dynamics of Rural Society Journal;

3. Manuscript submissions must be via the OJS platform;

4. Before submitting the manuscript, the author must register with the Dynamics of Rural Society Journal, if already registered, just login;

5. Make sure the topics and studies in your manuscript are in accordance with the scope and focus of the Dynamics of Rural Society Journal;

6. Manuscripts must be written in English;

7. Manuscripts must have a minimum of 5000 words and a maximum of 15.000 words;

8. It is recommended to use one of the following applications: Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero, or others;

9. Manuscripts are written based on the guidelines on the template provided by the journal;

10. The manuscript must include at least 15 references, with a minimum of 85% from scholarly journal articles. Of these references, 70% should be published within the last five years, and the remaining 30% within the last ten years;

11. Manuscripts are sent in MS.Word format with the following conditions:

• A4 paper (210 x 297 mm);
• Page margins (left 3 cm, top 3 cm, right 2 cm, bottom 2 cm);
• Times New Roman font type;
• 11pt font size (except 14pt manuscript title, and 11pt author name and 10pt email corresponding);
• Spacing 1.0;
• Space before and after paragraph 6pt;
• Foreign words or terms are written in italics (italics).

12. Manuscripts must contain:

Title

Title of the manuscript should be written in both Indonesian and English (the Indonesian title should be italicized). The title must be clear, concise, and no longer than 20 words. The first letter of each word in the title should be capitalized. Use Times New Roman font, size 14 pt, single spacing, and center-aligned.

Author's name, affiliation and email

The author's name should be written clearly without academic titles and capitalized at the beginning of each word, except for conjunctions. For example: Sahrain Bumulo (not "sahrain bumulo"). Use Times New Roman, font size 11 pt, single-spaced, and center-aligned.

Following the author's name, the name of the institution or organization where the author is affiliated should be written clearly, followed by the full address (institution/organization, city, country). This should be placed after the author's name, using Times New Roman, font size 10 pt, single-spaced, and left-aligned.

Next, the corresponding author's email address should be placed below the affiliation. Use Times New Roman, font size 10 pt, single-spaced, and left-aligned.

                                          Rauf A. Hatu^1*), Ridwan Ibrahim²⁾, Sahrain Bumulo³⁾

¹²³Faculty of Social Sciences, State University of Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia

^*Corresponding Author: Rauf@ung.ac.id

Abstract

The abstract should be written in both English and Indonesian. The Indonesian abstract should be italicized. The abstract must be a maximum of 250 words, using Times New Roman, font size 11 pt, left and right justified, with 1 line spacing, and presented in a single paragraph. The abstract should include a brief background, the research objectives, the methods used, the results, and the conclusion.

Keywords

Keywords should consist of 3-5 words or phrases that reflect the main topic of the research and are part of the manuscript title. Keywords should be written in lowercase letters, separated by commas, and formatted in Times New Roman, font size 11 pt.

Introduction

The author should enrich the introduction with relevant literature, including proceedings, theses, dissertations, books, and journals (it is highly recommended to use more citations from peer-reviewed scientific journals). The introduction should include the following components: Background of the Problem, author should describe the general background of the problem related to the research topic, followed by an explanation of the main issues to be addressed in the study and the significance of these issues; Previous Research, author should summarize the existing literature on the topic to provide a clear overview of the research developments in the field. The limitations of previous studies should also be discussed. Additionally, the author must highlight the differences or unique contributions (state of the art) of the current research compared to prior studies. The review of previous research should be limited to peer-reviewed articles published within the last five years; Problem Statement and Research Objectives, in the final paragraph of the introduction, the author must clearly state the research problem and the objectives of the study.

The introduction should be written in Times New Roman, 11 pt font, and justified.

Methods

Briefly explain the methods used in the research, especially about the research procedures carried out including, the research methods and approaches used, the place and time of the research, then data collection techniques. The research method is written in TNR 11, align left and right margins.

Results and Discussion

In the Results and Discussion section, the author should begin by presenting the main findings systematically, based on the data collected in the field, without excessive interpretation. These findings can be accompanied by relevant tables, graphs, or figures to facilitate the reader’s understanding. Afterward, the discussion should link these findings with theory or previous research. The author must explain the meaning of the findings, whether they align with expectations, and how they differ from previous results. If there are findings that do not support the hypothesis or differ from previous studies, the author should provide an explanation or possible reasons behind these differences.

Additionally, this section should also cover the implications of the research findings, both theoretically and practically. The author needs to explore how these results may contribute to the development of knowledge or practical applications in the field. If the findings indicate significant or unexpected results, the author should discuss their potential impact on the research area. All discussions must be based on the findings presented earlier and connected to the broader research context. In this way, the Results and Discussion section not only presents data but also provides deeper insights into the meaning and relevance of the findings in the scientific context. Results and Discussion are written in TNR 11, and justified.

All tables and figures must be numbered consecutively (e.g., Table 1, Figure 1, etc.). Table titles should not be bolded or colored, neither in the title nor within the table itself. The table title must be placed above the table and centered (center justified). The font size for both the title and the table content, as well as the image title, is 10 pt. For images, ensure that the file format is JPG or PNG with high resolution, and the image size is neither too large nor too small to ensure optimal display quality in both print and digital formats. Additionally, the spacing between columns in the table should be sufficiently wide to ensure that the text remains clearly readable.

Conclusion

The conclusion should be written in the form of a descriptive paragraph that summarizes the main findings of the research without repeating the results or copying information already discussed in the results and discussion section. The author is expected to provide a clear and concise answer to the research problem and objectives that were set. At the end of the conclusion, it is recommended for the author to offer suggestions or recommendations relevant to further research or the practical implications of the research findings. It is important to note that the conclusion section should not include references to other sources.

Acknowledgments (if needed)

If the author wishes to express his gratitude to certain parties who have assisted in funding all processes from research to the preparation of this manuscript, please state them briefly and clearly (can mention names). It is not allowed to exceed 90 words, so avoid excessive thanks. written in TNR 11 font, align left and right margins.

References

The manuscript must include at least 15 references, with a minimum of 85% from scholarly journal articles. Of these references, 70% should be published within the last five years, and the remaining 30% within the last ten years.

Authors are required to use one of the following applications: Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero, or another following the American Psychological Association (APA) style 7th Edition. Here are some examples of bibliography citations:

Journal Article

Edwards, A. A., Steacy, L. M., Siegelman, N., Rigobon, V. M., Kearns, D. M., Rueckl, J. G., & Compton, D. L. (2022). Unpacking the unique relationship between set for variability and word reading development: Examining word- and child-level predictors of performance. Journal of Educational Psychology, 114(6), 1242–1256. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000696

Online Magazine Article

Thomson, J. (2022, September 8). Massive, strange white structures appear on Utah’s Great Salt Lake. Newsweek. https://www.newsweek.com/mysterious-mounds-great-salt-lake-utah-explained- mirabilite-1741151

Print Magazine Article

Nicholl, K. (2020, May). A royal spark. Vanity Fair, 62(5), 56–65, 100.

Online Newspaper Article

Bernstein, J. (2024, June 3). The man who couldn’t stop going to college. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/03/magazine/benjamin-bolger-college-harvard-yale.html

Print Newspaper Article

Reynolds, G. (2019, April 9). Different strokes for athletic hearts. The New York Times, D4.

Blog Post

Rutledge, P. (2024, April 23). Are tweens too young for digital literacy? Dr. Pam: Living With Media. https:// www.pamelarutledge.com/are-tweens-too-young-for-digital-literacy/

Authored Book

Kaufman, K. A., Glass, C. R., & Pineau, T. R. (2018). Mindful sport performance enhancement: Mental training for athletes and coaches. American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000048-000

Edited Book Chapter

Zeleke, W. A., Hughes, T. L., & Drozda, N. (2020). Home–school collaboration to promote mind– body health. In C. Maykel & M. A. Bray (Eds.), Promoting mind–body health in schools: Interventions for mental health professionals (pp. 11–26). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/0000157-002

Online Dictionary Entry

American Psychological Association. (2018). Internet addiction. In APA dictionary of psychology. https:// dictionary.apa.org/internet-addiction

Report by a Group Author

World Health Organization. (2014). Comprehensive implementation plan on maternal, infant and young child nutrition. https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/113048/WHO_NMH_NHD_14.1_ eng.pdf?ua=1

Report by Individual Authors

Winthrop, R., Ziegler, L., Handa, R., & Fakoya, F. (2019). How playful learning can help leapfrog progress in education. Center for Universal Education at Brookings. https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/ uploads/2019/04/how_playful_learning_can_help_leapfrog_progress_in_education.pdf

Press Release

American Psychological Association. (2024, April 11). People who use willpower alone to achieve goals, resist temptation, deemed more trustworthy [Press release]. https://www.apa.org/news/press/ releases/2024/04/people-who-use-willpower

Conference Session

Davidson, R. J. (2019, August 8–11). Well-being is a skill [Conference session]. APA 2019 Convention, Chicago, IL, United States. https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/a5ea5d51/files/uploaded/APA2019_ Program_190708.pdf

Dissertation

Horvath-Plyman, M. (2018). Social media and the college student journey: An examination of how social media use impacts social capital and affects college choice, access, and transition (Publication No. 10937367) [Doctoral dissertation, New York University]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.

Preprint Article

Latimier, A., Peyre, H., & Ramus, F. (2020). A meta-analytic review of the benefit of spacing out retrieval practice episodes on retention. PsyArXiv. https://psyarxiv.com/kzy7u/

Data Set

O’Donohue, W. (2017). Content analysis of undergraduate psychology textbooks (ICPSR 21600; Version V1) [Data set]. Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research. https://doi.org/10.3886/ ICPSR36966.v1

Webinar

Lee, C., McAdoo, T., & Denneny, S. (2023). APA Style seventh edition refresher for instructors [Webinar]. American Psychological Association. https://apastyle.apa.org/instructional-aids/tutorials-webinars

PowerPoint From a Classroom Website

Mack, R., & Spake, G. (2018). Citing open source images and formatting references for presentations [PowerPoint slides]. Canvas@FNU. https://fnu.onelogin.com/login

Undang-Undang dan Peraturan Pemerintah

Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 20 Tahun 2003 Sistem Pendidikan Nasional. 8 Juli 2003. Lembaran Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 2003 Nomor 4301. Jakarta.

Peraturan Pemerintah Republik Indonesia Nomor 19 Tahun 2005 Standar Nasional Pendidikan. 16 Mei 2005. Lembaran Negara Republik Indonesia Tahun 2005 Nomor 41. Jakarta.

Badan Pusat Stastik

Badan Pusat Statistik. (2022). Kecamatan Randangan Dalam Angka. Jakarta: Badan Pusat Statistik.