Author Guidelines
Manuscript should be typed using word processors (Microsoft Word or Open Office) software. The font used throughout the paper is Times New Roman. The paper size is A4 (i.e., 210 x 297 mm), one-column format with a 3-cm margin at the top, 3-cm margin at the bottom, 3-cm margin on the left, and 3-cm margin on the right. Lines are one-half spaced, justified. Page numbers should be included in the text located in footer section of each page. Use of pronouns such as I, we etc is to be avoided.
Manuscript submitted to this journal should follow the heading below, except for the review article: Title; Authors Name; Authors Affiliation; Abstract; Keywords; Introduction; Materials and Methods; Results and Discussion; Conclusions; Acknowledgments; and References.
Title (14pt, Times New Roman bold)
This  is  your  opportunity to  attract  the  reader’s  attention.  Remember  that readers are the potential authors who will cite your article. Identify the main issue of the paper. Begin with the subject of the paper. The title should be accurate, unambiguous, specific, and complete. Do not contain infrequently-used abbreviations. Number of word in title is no more than 12 words.
The title of the paper should be in 14 pt bold Times New Roman and be centered. The title should have 0 pts space above and 12 pts below.
Authors Name and Affiliations
Write Author(s) names without title and professional positions such as Prof, Dr, Production Manager, etc. Do not abbreviate your last/family name. Always give your First and Last names. If you have one word name such as Arsyad, write Arsyad Arsyad. Write clear affiliation of all Authors. Affiliation includes: name of department/unit, (faculty), name of university, country. Please indicate Corresponding Author (include email address) behind the name.
Author names should be in 12 pt Times Roman bold with 12 pts above and 12 pts below. Author addresses are superscripted by numerals and centered over both columns of manuscripts. Author affiliations should be in 11 pt Times Roman.
Example:
Muhammad Fatho Maruki (Corresponding author)
Department of Agriculture Socio-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, South Sulawesi, 90245, Indonesia Ñ11pt E-mail: fathomaruki@gmail.com 11pt.
Abstract ¬ 11pt, Times New Roman bold
The abstract should be clear, concise, and descriptive. This abstract should provide a brief introduction to the problem, objective of paper, followed by a statement regarding the methodology and a brief summary of results. The abstract should end with a comment on the significance of the results or a brief conclusion. Abstracts are written in 11 pt Times New Roman, preferably not more than 300 words.
Keywords: ¬ 11pt, Times New Roman bold
Maximum of 5 keywords separated by semicolon (;), crucial to the appropriate indexing of the papers, are to be given. eg: Wild orchid; ecology conservation; important value; diversity index.
Introduction ¬ 12pt, Times New Roman bold
The introduction part (recommended length: 500-1000 words) gives the reader and enticing glimpse of what is to come. It must grab teh reader’s attention by stimulating attention, interest, desire and action. In other words, the introduction must effectively “sell†the manuscript.
Materials and Methods ¬ 12pt, Times New Roman bold
Materials and methods section (recommended: 500-1000 words) describes materials used in research and steps followed in the execution of the study. A brief justification for the method used is also stated so the readers can evaluate the appropriateness of the method, reliability and validity of the results.
Results and Discussion ¬ 12pt, Times New Roman bold
Results should be clear and concise. The results should summarize (scientific) findings rather than providing data in great detail. Please highlight differences between  your  results  or  findings  and  the previous  publications  by other researchers.
Conclusions ¬ 12pt, Times New Roman bold
Conclusions should answer the objectives of research. Tells how your work advances  the  field  from the present state  of  knowledge.  Without  clear Conclusions, reviewers and readers will find it difficult to judge the work, and whether or not it merits publication in the journal. Do not repeat the Abstract, or just list experimental results. Provide a clear scientific justification for your work, and indicate possible applications and extensions. You should also suggest future experiments and/or point out those that are underway.
References¬ 12pt, Times New Roman bold
Cite the main scientific publications on which your work is based. Cite only items that you have read. Do not inflate the manuscript with too many references. Avoid excessive self  citations. Avoid excessive citations of publications from the same region. Check each reference against the original source (authors name, volume, issue, year, DOI Number). Please use Reference Manager Applications like EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero, etc. Use other published articles in the same journal as models.
Journal Articles:
Arsyad, M. and S. Yusuf. 2008. Assessing the Impact of Oil Prices and Interest Rates Policies: the Case of Indonesian Cocoa. Ryukoku Journal of  Economic Studies, 48(1):65-92.
A Book:
Ritzer, G., 2013. Explorations in Social Theory: From Metatheorizing to Rationalization. Sage Publication, London.
A Chapter in a Book:
Dev, S. M., 2002. Public Intervention for Poverty Reducation in Asia: Macro Policies and Direct Program. In Sustainable Agriculture, Poverty and Food Security, Vol. 1. Eds., Acharya, S.S., Singh, S., and Sagar, Vidya. New Delhi: Rawat Publications, Â pp: 433-462.
A Report:
Saito, K.A. and Spurling, D. 1992. Developing Agricultural Extension for women farmers. World Bank discussion paper No. 156, The World Bank, Washington, D.C.
Conference Proceedings:
Huo, R and Zhang, Q., 2013. Study on Rural Microcredit  Risk Management and Micro-repayment Insurance. Proceeding of 2013 World Agricultural Outlook Conference, pp 29-38Â
A Thesis/Dissertation:
Daris, L., 2011. Conflict Dynamic and the Role of Local Institutions in the Management of Catched-Fish Resources in Maros Regency, South Sulawesi Province. Unpublished  Doctoral Dissertation, Hasanuddin University, Indonesia.
