Author Guidelines
A. General Provisions
1. Journal INTACT accepts manuscripts that meet the following criteria:
- Original and not previously published in any form.
- Not under review by another journal.
- Free from plagiarism (maximum similarity index of 20%).
- Aligned with the integrative–interconnected–transformative paradigm.
2. Language:
- All manuscripts must be written in clear and academically appropriate English.
B. Types of Articles
Journal INTACT accepts two categories of articles:
1. Empirical Research Articles (6,000–8,000 words)
Based on quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method research data.
2. Applied Research (3,000–5,000 words)
Focused on the implementation of models, interventions, policies, or applied innovations with clearly articulated transformative impact.
C. Structure of Research Articles
Manuscripts must be organized according to the following structure:
- Title (maximum 16 words, specific and clear)
- Author Name(s) and Affiliation(s)
- Corresponding Email
- Abstract (200–250 words)
- Keywords (3–5 keywords)
- Introduction
- Method
- Results
- Discussion
- Transformative Contribution (150–200 words)
- Conclusion
- Limitations and Recommendations
- References
The “Transformative Contribution” section must explicitly explain the concrete impact of the research on educational systems, public policy, knowledge integration models, or social transformation.
D. Citation Standards
- APA 7th Edition citation style must be used.
- A minimum of 25 scholarly references is required.
- At least 70% of references must be from the last 10 years.
- DOI must be included whenever available.
MANUSCRIPT TEMPLATE
General Format
* Font: Arial
* Size: 11 pt
* Line spacing: 1.15
* Margins: 2.5 cm
* Length: According to article category
Template Structure
ARTICLE TITLE
(Bold, 14 pt)
Author Name¹, Author Name²
¹Affiliation, Country
²Affiliation, Country
Corresponding Email: xxx@xxx
ABSTRACT
(Arial 11 pt, single spacing)
Provide a concise and systematic summary of the background, objectives, methods, main findings, and transformative contribution.
Keywords: knowledge integration, complex systems, transformative education
INTRODUCTION
Present the background, research gap, theoretical positioning, and research questions.
METHOD
Describe the research design, participants, instruments, procedures, data analysis techniques, and ethical approval (if applicable).
RESULTS
DISCUSSION
TRANSFORMATIVE CONTRIBUTION
Explain the concrete impact of the study on educational systems, policy development, knowledge integration models, or social transformation.
CONCLUSION
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REFERENCES
Must follow APA 7th Edition.