Author Guidelines

General Submission Guidelines:

  1. Manuscript Submission: All manuscripts should be submitted through the Runtas: Jurnal Fesyen dan Wastra Nusantara online submission system (OJS). Authors should register for an account before submitting their manuscripts.

  2. Language: Manuscripts must be written in English. Authors are responsible for ensuring that the language and grammar are correct before submission.

  3. Article Length: Manuscripts should be between 4,000 and 8,000 words, including references. Articles exceeding the word limit may be returned for revision.

  4. Formatting:

    • Use Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

    • The manuscript should be formatted with 1.5 line spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and 1-inch margins on all sides.

    • Include a title page with the following information: Title of the manuscript, full names of all authors, institutional affiliation, corresponding author’s contact information (email address), and an abstract of 150-250 words.

    • Provide keywords (3-5 words or phrases) after the abstract.

  5. References: All references should be formatted using the APA 7th Edition citation style. In-text citations and reference list should follow this style strictly.

  6. Abstract and Keywords: Each submission must include an abstract (150-250 words) and 3-5 keywords. The abstract should clearly summarize the main objectives, methods, findings, and significance of the research.

  7. Figures and Tables:

    • All figures and tables should be placed within the text, after their first mention, and not at the end of the manuscript.

    • Each figure and table should be numbered consecutively and accompanied by a descriptive title.

    • High-quality images (at least 300 dpi) should be provided in JPEG or PNG format.

  8. Ethical Considerations: Authors must adhere to ethical research standards and properly cite any work or data that is not their own. Any conflict of interest should be disclosed.

  9. Peer Review Process: All submitted manuscripts will undergo a double-blind peer review process. The authors will be notified of the reviewers’ comments and any required revisions.

  10. Plagiarism Policy: Manuscripts will be checked for plagiarism using plagiarism detection software. Submissions with significant plagiarism may be rejected.

Submission Process:

  1. Authors must create an account on the OJS platform and submit their manuscript via the online submission system.

  2. After submission, the manuscript will be reviewed by the editorial team and, if suitable, will be sent to peer reviewers.

  3. Authors will be notified of the review results and required revisions (if applicable).