Welcome to the ICORE 2026 submission portal. To ensure a smooth peer-review process and high-quality publication, all authors are required to adhere to the following formatting and structural guidelines.
1. Title and Author Information
- Article Title: The title should be short, catchy, and clearly describe the content. It must be aligned left, written in Calibri 14, Bold, Uppercase, and should not exceed 20 words.+1
- Author Names: Provide the full names of all authors (e.g., First Author, Second Author).
- Affiliations: State the department, university, and country for each author.
- Correspondence: Clearly indicate the corresponding author’s email (e.g., icore@unsoed.ac.id).
2. Abstract and Keywords
- Abstract Content: The abstract must briefly inform readers about the manuscript’s purpose, methods, findings, and values.
- Format: It should be written as a single paragraph between 150–250 words. Use Calibri 11, Bold for the “Abstract” heading and Calibri 10 for the body text.+3
- Restrictions: References are strictly prohibited within the abstract.
- Keywords: Provide 5 relevant keywords or phrases related to your research.+1
3. Manuscript Structure
- Introduction: This section must include the research background, objectives, scope, and practical/theoretical contributions. The novelty of the research should be explicitly stated.+1
- Literature Review: Authors should reference literature published within the last 10 years, prioritizing reputable international and national journals.
- Hypothesis Formulation: For quantitative research, hypotheses should be built on supporting theories and logical arguments. Format them as H1: Hypothesis text (bold, italic, and left-aligned).+1
- Research Methods: Detail the research design, population/sample, data collection instruments, and analysis techniques. For qualitative research, include descriptions of the researcher’s presence, location, duration, and validity checks.+1
- Results and Discussion: Report the results of the analysis and hypothesis tests without presenting raw statistical calculations. The discussion must interpret findings, link them to existing knowledge, and highlight any new or modified theories.+1
- Conclusion: Summarize findings and provide practical implications, research limitations, and suggestions for future studies.+1
4. Technical Specifications
- Equations: Use Calibri or Symbol fonts. Equations must be numbered sequentially in parentheses $(1)$ on the far right. Use italics for variables and bold for vectors.+2
- Tables and Figures: Place table labels above the table and figure labels below the image. Refer to specific tables (e.g., Table 1) within the text.+1
- Typography: Headings generally use Calibri 11, Bold with 1.5 line spacing.+3
5. Bibliography
- Citation Style: All references must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition model.
- Management Tools: Authors are strongly advised to use reference management software such as Mendeley or EndNote.
- Ordering: The bibliography must be listed in alphabetical order.
To ensure your manuscript meets all formatting requirements, please download and use our official template. You can access the ICORE 2026 Template here