Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

1. General Information

Agency Journal of Management and Business (AJMB) is a peer-reviewed open-access journal published by Pustaka Digital Indonesia. The journal publishes original research articles, conceptual papers, and case studies in the field of management and business sciences.
Manuscripts must be written in English, prepared according to the official AJMB template, and submitted through the online submission system at the journal’s website.

2. Manuscript Preparation

All manuscripts should be prepared using Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), single-column layout, and follow the structure outlined below.

Paper Format

  • Paper size: A4 (21 x 29.7 cm)

  • Margin: Top 2.5 cm, Bottom 2.5 cm, Left 3 cm, Right 2.5 cm

  • Font type: Times New Roman for main text and Cambria for abstract and certain sections as specified

  • Line spacing: 1.15

  • Text alignment: Justified

3. Manuscript Structure

a. Title

  • Written in English, a maximum of 15 words.

  • Font: Times New Roman, 16 pt, Bold, Centered.

  • Avoid abbreviations and unnecessary words.

Example:
The Influence of Islamic Corporate Social Responsibility on the Financial Performance of Islamic Commercial Banks

b. Author(s) Name and Affiliation

  • Author names are written in Times New Roman, 9 pt, Bold, without abbreviations.

  • Affiliation includes name of university/institution written in Times New Roman, 9 pt, centered under the author’s name.

  • Include email address (preferably institutional email).

Example:
John Doe¹, Jane Smith², Ahmad Yusuf³
¹University of Indonesia
²Gadjah Mada University
³Hasanuddin University
Email: john.doe@ui.ac.id

c. Article Info

Includes:

  • Article History: Received, Revised, Accepted (filled by editor)

  • Font: Times New Roman 10 pt

Example:
Article History:
Received Aug 2025
Revised Oct 2025
Accepted Dec 2025

d. Abstract

  • Written in English, a maximum of 250 words, single paragraph.

  • Font: Cambria, 10 pt, Italic, Single spaced.

  • Must summarize the research problem, objectives, methods, and main findings.

  • Avoid citations in the abstract.

Example:
Abstract: This study aims to determine whether the practice of Islamic Corporate Social Responsibility affects the financial performance of Islamic commercial banks. The research applies a quantitative approach using annual report data from 2014 to 2018. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression to measure the relationship strength between two variables. The findings show that social expenditure by banks has no significant impact on financial performance.

e. Keywords

  • Maximum 5 keywords, separated by commas.

  • Font: Cambria, 10 pt, Italic, Single spaced.

Example:
Keywords: Islamic banking, corporate social responsibility, financial performance, regression analysis, quantitative research

4. Main Sections

1. Introduction [Times New Roman 11 Bold]

This section provides the background, problem statement, research rationale, and objectives. It should also include relevant literature review and the research hypothesis (if any).
[Cambria, 11 pt, Normal]

2. Literature Review [Times New Roman 11 Bold]

This section discusses relevant theories and empirical studies supporting the research concept. Hypotheses (if any) should be derived from theoretical and empirical reviews.
[Cambria, 11 pt, Normal]

3. Research Method [Times New Roman 11 Bold]

Explain the research design, scope, data collection methods, research variables, and data analysis techniques used.
[Cambria, 11 pt, Normal]

4. Results and Discussion [Times New Roman 11 Bold]

Present research results supported by tables, figures, or graphs. Discuss findings by linking them with previous research and theoretical perspectives.
[Cambria, 11 pt, Normal]

5. Conclusion [Times New Roman 11 Bold]

Summarize the main findings, implications, and recommendations for future research.
[Cambria, 11 pt, Normal]

6. References [Times New Roman 11 Bold]

All references must be written consistently according to APA Style (7th Edition) and are highly recommended to use a reference manager such as Mendeley, Zotero, RefWorks, or EndNote.

[Cambria, 11 pt, Normal]

Examples:

Books:
Bardach, E. (2004). Practical Guide for Policy Analysis: Eightfold Paths Toward Problem Solving. CQ Press, NY.
Budiman, R. (2013). Kebijakan Publik: Membangun Pelayanan yang Responsif. Bandung: Hakim Publishing.

Journal Articles:
Fatmawati. (2016). Relationship Among Stakeholders for Solid Waste Management in Makassar. OSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 21(5), 18–23.

5. Tables and Figures

  • Tables and figures must be numbered sequentially (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.).

  • Titles are placed above tables and below figures.

  • Font: Times New Roman 10 pt.

  • Ensure that figures are clear, high-resolution, and black-and-white friendly.

6. Ethical Considerations

Authors must comply with publication ethics as stated in the journal’s Publication Ethics Policy. Plagiarism and self-plagiarism are strictly prohibited. Manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software, and any work exceeding 25% similarity will be automatically rejected.

7. Submission and Publication Fee

There is no submission fee. Authors whose articles are accepted for publication are required to pay a publication fee as stated on the journal website (see Author Fees section).

8. Review Process

All manuscripts undergo double-blind peer review by at least two independent reviewers. The editorial decision will be based on the reviewers’ recommendations.

9. Copyright and License

Upon acceptance, authors retain copyright and agree to publish under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), which allows unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.