Author Guidelines

Please read these guidelines carefully prior to submitting your manuscript. Authors must ensure that all submissions adhere strictly to the formatting, ethical, and structural standards of Tattwaloka: Journal of Research and Innovation Design.

Official Template

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1. Front Matter Requirements

Title

The title should be clear, concise, and informative, accurately reflecting the content. Avoid abbreviations and formulas. Question formats may be used where appropriate to attract readers' attention.

Authors & Affiliations

Provide full names (given name and surname). Institutional affiliations should be listed below the names using lowercase superscript letters. Include complete address details, country, valid email, and author identifiers (ORCID ID, Scopus ID, or Researcher ID).

Corresponding Author

Designate one author to manage all communication during submission, peer review, publication, and post-publication inquiries. A valid and active institutional email address is required.

Abstract & Keywords

Abstract: Must be written in English (200–250 words) encompassing: (1) Purpose of the study, (2) Research methods/design, (3) Main findings, and (4) Scholarly or practical implications.
Keywords: 3–5 precise terms written in lowercase (except abbreviations) separated by semicolons to optimize database indexing.

2. Main Text Structure (IMRaD)

Section	Content Requirements
Introduction	Provides background context, states the research problem, reviews relevant literature to highlight research gaps, and clearly states study objectives or hypotheses.
Methods & Theory	Explains theoretical frameworks, conceptual foundations, research design, participant sampling, data collection, and analytical procedures (qualitative, quantitative, or practice-based) to ensure transparency and reproducibility.
Results & Discussion	Presents objective findings (with tables/figures) followed by in-depth interpretation, linking results to literature, addressing theoretical/practical implications, and discussing study limitations.
Conclusion	Summarizes key findings aligned with objectives, highlights core contributions, acknowledges constraints, and suggests actionable future research directions.
Acknowledgment	Discloses grant/funding sources and acknowledges institutional or technical contributions.

Tables & Visual Artwork

Tables: Submit as editable text (not images), numbered consecutively. Avoid vertical lines or redundant data described in text.
Figures: High-resolution visualisations. Include concise captions explaining all symbols and abbreviations. Obtain explicit copyright permissions where required.
Units: Use International System of Units (SI).

References & Citation Style

Volume: Minimum 20 references, preferably published within the last 10 years.
Primary Sources: At least 80% must be primary peer-reviewed journal articles.
Citation Style: APA 7th Edition / IEEE style managed via reference software (Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote).
Web References: Include full URL and access date.

Language Requirement

Clear and grammatically correct American English. Professional editing is recommended prior to submission.

Section Selection

Select the default "Articles" section when initiating a new submission through the OJS system.

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