Authors Guidelines

Vifada Management and Social Sciences

Vifada Management and Social Sciences, with Online ISSN: 2987-1999, is published by Yayasan Vifada Cendikia Indonesia.

The journal screens submissions for plagiarism using Turnitin to check the authenticity of submitted articles.

These include population-based surveys, program evaluations, impact assessment studies, randomized controlled trials, intervention studies, studies of screening and diagnostic tests, outcome studies, cost-effectiveness analyses, meta-analysis, systematic reviews, cohort studies, and case-control studies. The text of original articles should contain up to 3,000 words, excluding the abstract, references, and tables. It should be divided into the following sections: Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, References, Tables, and Figure Legends.

Review articles are generally expected to be written by invitation and by individuals who have conducted substantial work on the subject or are considered experts in the field. Articles by other public health experts may be accepted based on their merit. A short summary of the contributor’s work in the review field or area of expertise should accompany the manuscript.

Brief Research Articles present interesting observations or brief reports of original studies and the authors’ views on a topic of current interest. Their purpose in Vifada Management and Social Sciences is to provide additional insights into current issues in science, engineering, and education. These articles should be limited to 1,500 words, with an unstructured summary of no more than 150 words, no more than two tables and/or figures, and no more than 10 references. A brief research article may have up to six authors.

Manuscript Format

The manuscript should be uploaded to the journal system and must consist of: Title, Authors, Address and Email, Abstract, Keywords, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, Acknowledgment, and References.

The Title

The title should be concise and informative. Avoid abbreviations and formulas where possible. It should clearly and concisely describe the content and results of the research.

Authors

The manuscript should include the full names of the main author and co-authors, without abbreviations. Include their affiliations and provide only one email address for correspondence.

Abstract

The abstract should provide concise information about the article, including its main results and conclusions. It should be complete and understandable on its own. Do not include table or figure numbers, references, or displayed mathematical expressions. The abstract should be suitable for direct inclusion in abstracting services, contain no more than 200 words, and be written as a single paragraph. Because information-retrieval systems rely heavily on titles and abstracts to identify relevant articles, both should be written carefully.

Keywords

Immediately after the abstract, provide a maximum of five keywords or phrases in English. Avoid general or plural terms and multiple concepts, such as “and” or “of.” Use only abbreviations that are firmly established in the field. Keywords are used for indexing and should be listed in alphabetical order.

Introduction

State the objectives of the work and provide adequate background. Avoid a detailed literature survey or a summary of the results. A gap analysis is required. Explain how the problem is addressed and clearly state the aims of the study. Write the introduction with readers who are not experts in the field in mind.

Literature Review

Present relevant work by previous researchers, using at least 10–15 high-quality and recent sources. This section may be combined with the Introduction. Discuss the research gap that the study aims to address, and use APA-style in-text citations. Example: (Harris, 2001).

Research Methods

Present the materials, methods, surveys, questionnaires, and other procedures used in the study. Explain whether the study is experimental, a review, simulation-based, or survey-based. Identify the software and hardware used, including brand names where relevant. State the research conditions, assumptions, and theories applied. Provide enough detail for readers to repeat the study under similar conditions.

Results and Discussion

Present the results and discussion together, moving from the main findings to supporting results and interpreting them in context. Use units of measurement consistent with the prevailing international system. Avoid excessive citations and lengthy discussion of previously published literature.

Conclusions

Present the main conclusions in a concise section, either as a standalone section or as a subsection of the Discussion or Results and Discussion. Place any recommendations after the conclusion. Recommendations should relate to the research or provide practical input that can be used directly.

Acknowledgment

Place the acknowledgment in a separate section at the end of the article, before the references. Do not include it on the title page, as a title footnote, or elsewhere. List sponsors and individuals who assisted with the research, including language support, writing assistance, or proofreading.

References

Provide complete references in APA style, with enough information for readers to locate each source, whether it was published in print or electronically.

Note: Journal names and book titles should be italicized. For more detailed referencing guidelines, visit APA 6th Reference List Guide.