Author Guidelines

General Requirements
The minimum standard requirements of CHANNEL: Jurnal Komunikasi must be

1. Written in English.
2. The length of the submitted paper is between 5000 and 7000 words, counted from the Introduction to the Conclusion sections.
3. It is recommended that you use a reference tool such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote. The references should be in the newest APA Style format. 
4. Ensure your paper is prepared using the CHANNEL: Jurnal Komunikasi Manuscript Template and follows all directions and guidelines provided in the template.
5. Expect at least 30 references, primarily with 80% to journal papers. The references must be up to date (within the past 5 years). 
6. If there are figures, they must be clear images or in HD

Structure of The Manuscript
The manuscript must be prepared and suggested to follow the structure:

1. Title
   The manuscript title must clearly reflect the study’s focus and contribution. The title should not exceed 20 words and must concisely represent the main topic, variables, object of study, or theoretical perspective discussed in the article. Avoid abbreviations, unnecessary jargon, or overly broad wording.
2. Author Information
   Authors must provide complete information, including full names, institutional affiliations, institutional addresses, and active email addresses for all contributors. One corresponding author must be clearly identified using an asterisk (*). Affiliations should include the institution name, city, postal code, and country.
3. Abstract
   The abstract must be written in English and contain between 180 and 250 words in a single paragraph without citations, references, tables, or figures. The abstract should briefly explain:the research objectives, methods used,main findings, theoretical implications, and practical implications. Authors are encouraged to write the abstract clearly, concisely, and systematically to provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the study.
4. Keywords
   Authors must provide three to five keywords representing the main concepts of the manuscript. Keywords should be specific, relevant to the study, and useful for indexing purposes. Avoid overly general terms.
5. Introduction
   The Introduction section should explain the background and urgency of the research problem, supported by relevant and recent literature. Authors are expected to critically discuss prior studies on the topic to identify contradictions, inconsistencies, limitations, or research gaps. This section must clearly present: the research context and phenomenon, review of relevant previous studies, novelty or originality of the study, research objectives, and the scientific significance or contribution of the study.  Authors are encouraged to formulate the research problem based on clear theoretical or empirical gaps identified through the literature review.
6. Method
   The Method section must explain how the research was conducted in a clear and systematic manner. Authors should describe: research approach and design, object or subject of the study, population and sample selection techniques for quantitative research, informant selection techniques for qualitative research, research instruments, data collection techniques, and data analysis methods. The methodology used must be justified with recent and credible references. Authors should ensure that the methods described are sufficiently detailed to allow readers to understand and evaluate the research process.
7. Findings and Discussion
   The Findings and Discussion section should present and interpret the study's results based on empirical data collected through interviews, observations, questionnaires, surveys, documentation, content analysis, or other relevant methods. Authors may organize this section using subheadings aligned with the research objectives. However, excessive subheading levels should be avoided. The discussion must not merely describe findings but should critically interpret and synthesize the results using relevant theories and previous studies. The discussion should explain the meaning of the findings, the relationships between the findings and theoretical perspectives, comparisons with previous studies, and the implications of the findings. This section must include at least one table and one figure. Every table and figure included in the manuscript must be explained and discussed in the text, either before or after their presentation. Tables or figures should not appear without interpretation or contextual explanation.
8. Conclusion
   The Conclusion section should summarize the study’s answers to the research objectives in a concise, systematic, and clear manner. Authors should explain the main findings, theoretical implications, practical implications, and recommendations for future research
9. Acknowledgment
   The Acknowledgment section is intended to express appreciation to institutions or individuals who contributed to the research process. The acknowledgment should be written formally and professionally without excessive personal expressions.
10. References
    The references section must be prepared using APA Style, 7th Edition, and arranged alphabetically based on the surnames of cited authors. Authors must ensure that all references listed in this section are cited within the manuscript text. The journal requires that references primarily consist of relevant, up-to-date, credible sources. At least 80% of the references should come from scientific journal articles published within the last five years.