Author Guidelines

Abstract

The abstract should include the objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. It must be written in Times New Roman, 10 pt, single-spaced, and should not exceed 200 words. At the end of the abstract, provide 3–5 keywords in the form of words or short phrases.

Keywords: halal, supply chain, meat

Introduction

Manuscripts should be written in Times New Roman, 12 pt (except the abstract, tables, table titles, figure titles, and equations, which use 11 pt). The paper size is A4 with margins of 3.5 cm (left) and 3.0 cm (right, top, and bottom). The maximum length of a manuscript is 10 pages (excluding references), and it must be submitted in Word Document format (.doc).

The Introduction should contain background information, a review of relevant research, research objectives, approaches, and problem-solving strategies. This section should be written without numbering or bullet points.

Method

The Method section should describe the research design, analytical tools, and data used. For experimental research, it may also include materials, equipment, and specific procedures. This section must provide sufficient detail to allow replication by other researchers.

Heading Format: Each word in section headings should be capitalized and written in bold.

Results and Discussion

Results must be presented clearly and concisely, in the form of text, tables, or figures. Discussion should highlight the significance of the results without repeating them, link findings to the research objectives or hypotheses, and be supported by relevant literature.

  • Figures and tables must be centered, numbered consecutively, and referred to in the text.

  • The title of a figure should be placed below the figure.

  • The title of a table should be placed above the table.

  • Figures should be presented in black and white format.

Example:

Figure 1. Attribute Evaluation in Buying Mangosteen

Table 1. Contribution of Agriculture Sector to GDP in West Sumatera, 2013
Source: BPS, 2014

Equations should be written clearly and numbered as shown in the following example:

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Conclusion

The Conclusion should summarize the main findings of the manuscript and state their implications for science and technology or government policy.

Acknowledgment (if any)

This section should recognize those who contributed to the research, especially financial supporters. It may also include advisors, proofreaders, typists, suppliers, or others who assisted the study.

References

Every manuscript must include a reference list containing only works cited in the text. References should follow APA Style (author-date system) and be arranged alphabetically by the author’s surname or institutional name.

Key requirements:

  • Use authors’ initials instead of full names.

  • Always include a comma before “and” when listing multiple authors.

  • Place the year of publication immediately after the author’s name(s).

  • Do not abbreviate journal titles.

  • List multiple works by the same author(s) chronologically.

  • Distinguish works from the same year with letters (e.g., 2020a, 2020b).

  • At least 80% of references should be from primary sources (journals, proceedings, working papers, dissertations).

  • At least 80% should be recent (within the last 10 years).

  • Avoid excessive self-citation.

  • Use reference managers such as Mendeley or Zotero.

Examples:

  • Journal Article
    Tseng, M. L., Ha, H. M., Tran, T. P. T., Bui, T. D., Lim, M. K., Lin, C. W., & Helmi Ali, M. (2022). Data-driven on sustainable food supply chain: a comparison on Halal and non-Halal food system. Journal of Industrial and Production Engineering, 39(6), 430–457.

  • Book
    Qadri, H. M. U. D. (2024). The global halal industry: A research companion. Taylor & Francis.

  • Book Chapter
    Al-Teinaz, Y. R., Spear, S., & Abd El-Rahim, I. H. (Eds.). (2020). The halal food handbook. John Wiley & Sons.

  • Working Paper
    Kang, D. (2000). Family ownership and performance in public corporations: A study of the U.S. Fortune 500, 1982–1994. Working Paper 00-0051, Harvard Business School, Boston, MA.

  • Dissertation
    Biswas, S. (2008). Dopamine D3 receptor: A neuroprotective treatment target in Parkinson’s disease. ProQuest Digital Dissertations (AAT 3295214).

  • Proceedings
    Schnase, J. L., & Cunnius, E. L. (Eds.). (1995). Proceedings from CSCL ’95: The First International Conference on Computer Support for Collaborative Learning. Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

  • Newspaper
    Parker-Pope, T. (2008, May 6). Psychiatry handbook linked to drug industry. The New York Times. Retrieved from http://well.blogs.nytimes.com