Author Guidelines

Manuscript Template

The following author guidelines provide instructions for preparing and submitting manuscripts to ADI Bisnis Digital Interdisiplin (ABDI Jurnal). Authors are required to carefully follow the journal's manuscript preparation requirements, research scope, publication ethics, and submission procedures. All submitted manuscripts must demonstrate originality, academic rigor, and meaningful contributions to the development of digital business, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Before You Submit

Submission Preparation Checklist

As part of the submission process, authors are required to confirm that their manuscripts comply with the following requirements. Submissions that do not meet these requirements may be returned for correction.

1. Originality of Manuscript
   The manuscript has not been previously published and is not currently under consideration by another journal. Any related or overlapping publications must be disclosed to the Editor.
2. Submission File Format
   Manuscripts must be submitted in an editable document format, preferably Microsoft Word, and prepared according to the official ABDI Jurnal manuscript template.
3. Manuscript Formatting
   The manuscript must follow the journal's prescribed template and formatting requirements. Authors should maintain consistent typography, spacing, headings, and paragraph formatting throughout the manuscript.
4. Figures, Illustrations, and Tables
   All figures, illustrations, and tables must be numbered consecutively, clearly titled, and placed within the manuscript near their first reference in the text.
5. Citations and References
   All in-text citations and references must follow the journal's prescribed referencing style. Authors should provide valid DOI links or URLs whenever available.
6. Author Guidelines Compliance
   The manuscript must comply with the journal's structural, stylistic, ethical, and bibliographic requirements, including the official manuscript template.
7. Double-Blind Peer Review
   Authors must remove identifying information from the manuscript prepared for review. Author identities should be provided separately through the OJS submission metadata or designated submission files.

01 | General Manuscript Requirements

Manuscripts submitted to ADI Bisnis Digital Interdisiplin (ABDI Jurnal) must be original, unpublished, and written in accordance with the journal's official manuscript template. Submissions must demonstrate clear scientific contributions and relevance to the journal's focus and scope.

Authors may submit manuscripts written in Bahasa Indonesia or English, provided that the language is clear, academically appropriate, and grammatically consistent. All manuscripts must be carefully proofread before submission.

02 | Research Focus and Scope

ABDI Jurnal welcomes original research addressing the intersection of digital technology, business, and entrepreneurship. The journal particularly encourages interdisciplinary studies that demonstrate theoretical or empirical novelty and contribute to digital innovation and sustainable development.

The journal focuses on the following research areas:

1. Orange Technology and Human-Centric Innovation
   Research on the convergence of digital technology with health, well-being, and creative industries (Orange Economy), emphasizing innovations that enhance human experience and societal value.
2. Digital Business Models and Transformation
   Research examining the strategic integration of digital technologies to innovate and transform business processes, value propositions, organizational structures, and business models.
3. Digital Entrepreneurship and Innovation Ecosystems
   Studies on the creation, growth, and management of new ventures within digital ecosystems, including digital platforms, startup development, and entrepreneurial innovation.
4. Emerging Technologies in Management
   Research examining the strategic application of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Big Data Analytics, and the Internet of Things (IoT) in organizational management and business performance.
5. Digitalization for Sustainable Development
   Research exploring how digital technologies contribute to sustainable development through circular economy initiatives, inclusive growth, and responsible corporate practices.
6. Data Governance and Digital Ethics
   Studies examining data governance frameworks, information privacy, algorithmic bias, digital responsibility, and ethical considerations in digital business environments.

Manuscripts must demonstrate a clear connection to at least one of the journal's research areas. Submissions outside the journal's focus and scope may be declined during the initial editorial screening.

03 | Accepted Manuscript Types

ABDI Jurnal welcomes the following types of scholarly manuscripts:

1. Original Research Article
   Presents original empirical findings using quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, or experimental research approaches.
2. Review Article
   Provides a systematic and critical synthesis of existing scholarly literature, including systematic literature reviews, scoping reviews, and bibliometric studies.
3. Conceptual and Theoretical Article
   Develops theoretical perspectives, conceptual frameworks, or research models supported by relevant scholarly literature.
4. Technology and Application Article
   Reports the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of digital technologies, information systems, business applications, or technology-based innovations.
5. Case Study Article
   Examines specific cases involving digital transformation, business innovation, entrepreneurship, organizational practices, or technology implementation.

04 | Manuscript Structure

Manuscripts must follow the official ABDI Jurnal manuscript template. The following sections provide general guidance for organizing and presenting scholarly research.

Title

The title must be concise, informative, and accurately represent the research topic. It should clearly communicate the main subject and contribution of the study. Avoid unnecessary words, unexplained abbreviations, and overly general expressions.

Authors and Affiliations

Author names must be accompanied by institutional affiliations, valid email addresses, and ORCID identifiers where available. One author must be designated as the corresponding author. Academic titles should not be included in the author list. Author information must be entered accurately in the OJS submission metadata.

Abstract

The abstract must not exceed 250 words and should provide a concise overview of the research. Authors are encouraged to organize the abstract according to the following elements: Background, Objective, Method, Results, and Conclusion (BOMRC). The abstract should clearly explain the research problem, objectives, methodology, principal findings, and contributions. Citations and unnecessary abbreviations should be avoided.

Authors must provide abstracts in both Bahasa Indonesia and English to support the journal's bilingual publication requirements.

Keywords

Authors should provide relevant keywords in both Bahasa Indonesia and English. Keywords must represent the principal concepts, research variables, methodologies, or technologies discussed in the manuscript. Authors are encouraged to use specific terms that improve article discoverability and indexing.

Introduction

The Introduction should explain the research background, problem statement, relevant previous studies, research gap, novelty, and research objectives. Authors must establish the significance of the research and demonstrate its relevance to the journal's focus and scope. Contributions to relevant Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) may also be explained where appropriate.

Literature Review and Theoretical Background

This section should critically discuss relevant theories, conceptual frameworks, and previous research. Authors must identify limitations in existing studies and establish the theoretical foundation of the research. Research hypotheses or conceptual frameworks should be presented where appropriate.

Research Method

The methodology must clearly describe the research design, data sources, population or participants, sampling procedures, research instruments, data collection techniques, and analytical methods. Authors should provide sufficient methodological details to ensure transparency, reliability, and reproducibility.

Results and Discussion

This section must present the research findings systematically using appropriate evidence, including tables, figures, statistical analyses, experimental results, or qualitative findings. Authors should interpret the results, compare them with previous studies, and explain their theoretical and practical contributions.

Conclusion

The Conclusion should summarize the principal findings, address the research objectives, and explain the scientific and practical contributions of the study. Research limitations and recommendations for future research may also be included. The conclusion should be written in coherent paragraphs and should not simply repeat the abstract.

Acknowledgments

Authors may acknowledge individuals, institutions, organizations, or funding agencies that provided significant support for the research. Funding sources and grant information should be stated accurately where applicable.

References

All sources cited in the manuscript must be included in the reference list. Authors must follow the referencing style specified in the official ABDI Jurnal manuscript template. References should be accurate, relevant, and traceable. Authors are encouraged to prioritize recent and reputable scholarly publications while retaining foundational literature where necessary. DOI links should be included whenever available.

05 | Tables

Tables must be numbered consecutively and provided with clear, informative titles. Table numbers and titles should be placed above the tables. Each table must be referred to and discussed in the manuscript. Authors should ensure that all table contents are readable, accurate, and consistent with the manuscript formatting requirements.

06 | Figures and Illustrations

Figures and illustrations must be numbered consecutively and provided with descriptive captions. Figure captions should be placed below the figures. All diagrams, charts, photographs, research frameworks, and visualizations must be clear and of sufficient resolution. Figures adapted or reproduced from other sources must include appropriate citations and permissions where required.

07 | Mathematical Formulas and Equations

Mathematical formulas and equations must be clearly presented using an appropriate equation editor. Equations should be numbered consecutively when necessary, and all mathematical symbols, parameters, and variables must be properly defined in the manuscript.

08 | Citations and References

Authors must ensure consistency between in-text citations and the reference list. All cited sources must be traceable and accurately documented according to the referencing style specified in the official ABDI Jurnal manuscript template. Reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote is recommended to maintain citation accuracy and consistency.

09 | Publication Ethics

Authors must comply with recognized standards of publication ethics and academic integrity. Plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, inappropriate authorship, and simultaneous submission to multiple journals are prohibited.

Authors are responsible for ensuring the originality, accuracy, transparency, and ethical integrity of their research. Research involving human participants, personal information, or sensitive organizational data must comply with applicable ethical requirements and obtain relevant approvals where necessary.

10 | Use of Artificial Intelligence

Authors who use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools during manuscript preparation must comply with the journal's applicable AI policy. AI tools must not be listed as authors. Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, integrity, and proper attribution of all submitted content.

The use of AI tools that materially contribute to the research or manuscript preparation must be transparently disclosed where required by the journal's AI policy. AI-generated content must be reviewed and verified by the authors before submission.

11 | Data Availability

Authors are encouraged to provide access to the research data, datasets, source code, and supporting materials underlying their findings whenever possible. A Data Availability Statement should explain whether the data are publicly accessible, available upon reasonable request, or subject to ethical, legal, privacy, or confidentiality restrictions.

12 | Language and Manuscript Quality

Manuscripts must be written in clear and academically appropriate Bahasa Indonesia or English. Authors should maintain consistent terminology, correct grammar, accurate spelling, and coherent sentence structures. Abbreviations must be defined at their first occurrence, and foreign terms should be formatted consistently.

Authors are responsible for proofreading their manuscripts before submission to ensure that all sections, tables, figures, citations, and references meet the journal's requirements.

13 | Submission Process

Authors must submit manuscripts through the official ABDI Jurnal online submission system. Registration and login are required before submitting a manuscript. Authors must complete the submission metadata and upload all required files in accordance with the journal's instructions.

All submissions undergo an initial editorial screening to assess their relevance to the journal's focus and scope, originality, formatting compliance, ethical requirements, and overall scholarly quality. Manuscripts that pass the initial screening will proceed to the journal's double-blind peer review process.

Submissions that do not comply with the journal's requirements may be returned to authors for correction or declined during the initial editorial screening.

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14 | Peer Review and Editorial Decision

ABDI Jurnal applies a double-blind peer review process. Submitted manuscripts are evaluated by independent reviewers with relevant expertise to assess their originality, scientific quality, methodological rigor, clarity, and contribution to the journal's focus and scope.

Based on the editorial evaluation and reviewer recommendations, manuscripts may receive one of the following decisions:

• Accepted: The manuscript is accepted for publication.
• Minor Revision: The manuscript requires limited corrections before acceptance.
• Major Revision: The manuscript requires substantial revisions and further evaluation.
• Rejected: The manuscript does not meet the journal's publication requirements.

15 | Copyright and Open Access

ABDI Jurnal provides open access to its published articles in accordance with the journal's applicable copyright and licensing policies. Authors are required to review and agree to the journal's Copyright Notice and publication terms during the submission process.

For further information regarding copyright ownership, author rights, and reuse permissions, please refer to the journal's official Copyright Notice.

Important Information for Authors

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts comply with all author guidelines, ethical standards, and submission requirements before completing the submission process. Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's requirements may be returned for revision or declined during the editorial screening process.

For further information or assistance regarding manuscript submission, please contact the editorial office of ADI Bisnis Digital Interdisiplin (ABDI Jurnal).

Email: [email protected]