Submissions

Author Guidelines

Authors are invited to make a submission to this journal. All submissions will be assessed by an editor to determine whether they meet the aims and scope of this journal. Those considered to be a good fit will be sent for peer review before determining whether they will be accepted or rejected.

Before making a submission, authors are responsible for obtaining permission to publish any material included with the submission, such as photos, documents and datasets. All authors identified on the submission must consent to be identified as an author. Where appropriate, research should be approved by an appropriate ethics committee in accordance with the legal requirements of the study's country.

An editor may desk reject a submission if it does not meet minimum standards of quality. Before submitting, please ensure that the study design and research argument are structured and articulated properly. The title should be concise and the abstract should be able to stand on its own. This will increase the likelihood of reviewers agreeing to review the paper. When you're satisfied that your submission meets this standard, please follow the checklist below to prepare your submission.

1. The manuscript is an original work of the author based on research results and has not and will not be published in any media.
2. The manuscript has not been published in any language translation.
3. The manuscript must be submitted in .docx format. The author(s) can download the template at the sidebar to prepare and write the manuscript. Manuscript Template here.
4. The manuscript is free from plagiarism, including self-plagiarism (The article was reviewed independently by applying anti-plagiarism. Click the icon of iThenticate at the sidebar).
5. The manuscript contains research related to television and film studies (see Focus and Scope).
6. The manuscript uses English (American), consisting of 6000-7500 words, Times New Roman 12, spacing 1.5, A4, all margin 2cm.
7. The title contains a maximum of 12 words, without abbreviations, 14-point Times New Roman, Sentence case, Bold, center, space 1, without subtitles and punctuation.
8. The names of all authors are written completely without abbreviation, without title, 12-point Times New Roman, Capital Each Word, bold, center, spacing 1.
9. The name of the institution of each author listed only the names of colleges or corporate institutions (without abbreviation). Example: Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang or Department of Media Production, Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang.
10. The correspondence author is written in the correspondence section on the first page, consisting of full name, title, institution, institution address, and email.
11. The author(s) should use an appropriate email address, institutional email address if possible. An example of an inappropriate email: sicantikmira@gmail.com.
12. Abstract, made in essay form, consists of background, purpose, methods, results, and implications written in one paragraph, 11 point Times New Roman, space 1, justify paragraph, 200-300 words, no numbering, created in English.
13. Keywords consist of 5 relevant words/phrases.
14. The manuscript consists of 6000-7500 words, with no numbering. Footnote is not allowed; authors should write it in body notes.
15. Quotation of more than 3 lines or 40 words should write in direct quotation style (spacing 1 with margin indented).
16. Every paragraph should use a tab / 7 beats, consisting of at least 2 sentences, space 1.5, justify, 12 point Times New Roman.
17. The manuscripts only consist of INTRODUCTION, RESEARCH METHODS, RESULT AND DISCUSSIONS, CONCLUSION, and REFERENCES.
18. Sub-chapter that are not included in point 16 above is not allowed. Sub-Chapter should be written with 1.5 spacing, Capital, 12 point Times New Roman, bold, left margin.
19. INTRODUCTION  should consist of:

• Background problems with supporting data must be attached, 
• Research objectives and review of relevant research, 
• The relevant theoretical foundation/concept.

      19. RESEARCH METHODS should consist of:

• The type of research (each citation must be attached), 
• Subject and object, 
• Data collection techniques, 
• Data analysis techniques, 
• The location and time of the research.

      20. RESULTS and DISCUSSION should contain:

• The findings of the research, supported by a number of references (Consist of a minimum of 80% journal with year reference max 10 years),
• Results should contain at least one table or one picture and a maximum 6,
• The sources should write on the bottom left of the table.
• The table's title is placed above the table left margin, 12-point Times New Roman, bold, and space 1.
• Tables created without a vertical line. See the example below.
• Pictures could be graphics, diagrams, schematics, or photos. The title, source, and picture should be grouped, so they will not rupture when the layout is created.
• The image's title should be placed below the image, left margin, 12-point Times New Roman, bold, space 1, and the source listed in the bottom left of the image. See example below