AUTHOR GUIDELINES

JOURNAL OF REGIONAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING

Jurnal Perencanaan Pembangunan Wilayah dan Perdesaan (JP2WD)

Journal of Regional and Rural Development
Planning (JP2WD) is a publication media for original
manuscripsts related to regional as well as rural
planning and development written in bahasa
Indonesia or in English. JP2WD is published three
times a year (on February, June and October).
Manuscripts accepted for publication in JP2WD may
be in form of a scientific research paper (maximum
during the past 10 years), a policy analysis or a
research note. Region/rural profile and issues are also
welcomed as a supplementary article and not
considered as a journal paper.
JP2WD covers topics related to regional
science, regional and/or rural planning, regional
economics, spatial and environmental planning,
regional information system, community
development, and public policy. Emphasis are placed
on issues related to rural development in developing
and middle-income countries in Asia as the
geographical focus. Rural area can be treated whether
as a functional unit or as administrative entities, with
scopes including but not limited to its participatory
planning, institutions, economic development,
natural-resources management, and rural-urban
linkages.
Manuscripts shall be original, have not been
published previously in any scientific journal, are not
being submitted for publication elsewhere, and will
not be submitted to any media during the review
process, unless the authors have officially withdrawn
the manuscripts from JP2WD. The statement must be
stated in a statement of originality and copyright
release form (Form A). JP2WD uses similarity check
powered by Turnitin to prevent any suspected
plagiarism in manuscripts. Manuscripts shall be
written in accordance to the JP2WD manuscript
writing guideline.
CATEGORIES OF MANUSCRIPTS
ACCEPTABLE FOR JP2WD
1. Scientific research paper
Scientific research paper refers to
manuscripts which contain a series of thoughts
obtained through research or observation, at
least during the past 10 years. Scientific research
paper aims to dessiminate information on series
of thoughts objectively, logically and
systematically to the readers, and to prove the
truth of the hypothesis of the study.
2. Policy analysis
Policy analysis refers to manuscripts that
contains systematically structured review or
analysis aiming to understand the substance of a
certain policy, issues/problems that may be
answered through the implementation of the
policy, as well as potential issues that may arise
if the policy is implemented. Policy analysis
looks at various aspects of the policy in order to
produce complete information.
3. Research note
Research note may be in the form of
discussion notes on development of new ideas,
theoretical perspectives, research programs or
methodological approaches in a study. Research
note shall have clear grounds for its opinion,
understandable, as well as supported by theories
and methodology. The role of research note is as
a media for new ideas from the study.
4. Region/rural profile and issues
Region/rural profile and issues are also
welcomed as a supplementary article and not
considered as journal papers. Region/rural
profile and issues refers to manuscript which
introduces the profile of a region or rural area in
any part of the world and its issues. This article
aims to disseminate the characteristics (in term
of socioeconomics as well as phyisical situation)
of a region or specific rural area, including its
current problems and challenges.
PUBLICATION PROCEDURE
Authors shall register through webpage
http://journal.ipb.ac.id/p2wd and submit a softcopy of
manuscript online. Figures and tables included in the
text shall be submitted in a separate folder containing
files in their original format (.xls, .xlsx, JPEG, GIF,
PNG, TIFF) to simplify the editing process.
Manuscripts received by the editorial office
will be sent to the editor. Editor will select and
shortlist the manuscripts. The editor has the right to
reject a manuscript if the manscript is not in
accordance with the scope, category and writing
guidelines of JP2WD. The editor will ask authors to
make improvements/revisions before the manuscript
is sent to reviewers.
Shortlisted manuscripts will be peer-reviewed
by minimum two experts in the concerned field.
Corresponding authors will be informed by e-mail on
the progress of their submission.
After the review process by the two reviewers,
most likely the manuscript will be returned to the
author with minor or major repairs. If the manuscript
is rejected, author can improve his overall manuscript
based on the review result and send the edited
manuscript back to undergo the procedure once again.
Lengthy assessment process for each script demanded
writers to be commited and responsive to the progress
of his manuscript.
PUBLICATION COSTS
The cost of publication for one accepted
manuscript is Rp 200,000,00 (two hundred thousand
rupiahs). If the accepted manuscript has a page with a
MANUSCRIPT WRITING GUIDELINE
JOURNAL OF REGIONAL AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
Jurnal Perencanaan Pembangunan Wilayah dan Perdesaan (JP2WD)
The writing of manuscript submitted for
publication in JP2WD must refer to this guideline. For
template, please refer to the JP2WD template
available at the webpage. The template applies for all
four categories of manuscripts.
Manuscript is typed with Microsoft Word
program (.doc or .docx format) on A4 size paper (21
cm x 29.7 cm) with an inside margin of 3 cm, and
margin of 2.5 cm for the other three sides. The
maximum length of manuscript is limited to 10 to 20
pages, including references.
Decimals in paragraphs and tables are written
using a dot (.). Thousands in numbers are marked
using comma (,).
MANUSCRIPT CONTENTS
1. Title
Title for manuscripts is written in both English
and bahasa Indonesia. Points to be noted in writing the
title are as follows:
a) Does not exceed 15 words.
b) Reflects the overall content of the manuscript.
c) Does not contain abbreviations.
d) Does not use the word "influence", "preliminary
study", "some", "observation on".
e) Usually does not contain verbs.
f) Does not contain metaphores, poetry, proverbs.
2. Author Name
Author name(s) and affiliation(s) represents
the ownership on the manuscript. Therefore, there
are points to be noted in writing author name as
follows:
a) Author name written on the manuscript will
further be the name used for reference and
citation on the article. For that purpose, authors
generally write their last name on manuscripts
(eventhough the last name is not the family
name). Thus, do not abbreviate author’s last
name on the manuscript.
b) All names shall be written without titles.
c) One author is the corresponding author, marked
with *.
d) All authors must be responsible for the content
of the manuscript.
coloured figure, the Author will be subjected to an
additional fee of Rp 100,000,00 (one hundred
thousand rupiahs) per coloured pages. The
coresponding author will receive one personal copy of
the edition in which his/her article is published.
e) The order of authors’ name in the manuscript
often relies on the agreement among a team of
researchers (for example between a student and
its academic supervisor).
f) Avoid including any name other than that those
who contributed on the manuscript/ research.
3. Authors’ Affiliation Name and Address
Authors’ affiliation name and address written
on the manuscript is not only for the purpose of
correspondence, but also contributes in raising the
institution’s reputation. Therefore, there are points
that must be considered in writing authors’ affiliation
name and address as follows:
a) Affiliation name and full address is written for
each author, complete with postal code.
b) Status of author(s) shall not be written, e.g.
student, lecturer, professor.
c) If the author is a student, the affiliation name and
address shall be the name and address of the
author’s university/institute and home
institution (if any).
Example of the writing of authors affiliation
name and address:
OMO RUSDIANA1, SUPIJATNO2 &
CANDRANINGATRI E. WIDODO1*
1
Center for Regional System Analysis, Planning and
Development (Crestpent/P4W) LPPM – Bogor
Agricultural University; IPB Baranangsiang
Campus, Jalan Raya Pajajaran, Bogor 16127;
2
Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, Faculty
of Agriculture, Bogor Agricultural University, Jalan
Meranti, IPB Dramaga Campus, Bogor 16680;
*Corresponding author, e-mail:
candraningratri.widodo@gmail.com
4. Abstract and Keywords in English
Abstract is presented in English. Abstract
consists of one paragraph with maximum 250 words.
Abstract covers introduction, objectives, methods,
results and major conclusions briefly. Implications of
the research results could also be stated in the abstract.
Abstract does not contain citations.
 Keywords are written after the abstract,
consisting of 3 to 5 words that are arranged based on
alphabethical order. Keywords may not always be a
single word and may not be stated in the manuscript.
Keywords are words that reflect the important
concepts of the research and preferred to be not the
same as the words used in the title.
5. Abstrak and Kata Kunci in Bahasa Indonesia
Abstrak is presented in bahasa Indonesia.
Abstrak consists of one paragraph with maximum 250
words. Abstrak covers introduction, objectives,
methods, results and major conclusions briefly.
Implications of the research results could also be
stated in the abstrak. Abstrak does not contain
citations.
Kata kunci are written after the abstrak,
consisting of 3 to 5 words that are arranged based on
alphabethical order. Kata kunci may not always be a
single word and may not be stated in the manuscript.
Kata kunci are words that reflect the important
concepts of the research and preferred to be not the
same as the words used in the title.
Abstrak and Kata Kunci is a bahasa Indonesia
translation of abstract and keywords.
6. Introduction
Introduction is an opening to the core of
article, which includes a summary of the research
problems and theoretical studies. Introduction
describes the background and the current state of the
topic discussed, by presenting references, previous
results of researches and studies. Introduction also
includes research questions/objectives that will be
answered through the research conducted. Therefore,
there are points to be noted in writing the introduction
as follows:
a) Introduction describes the current status on the
topic scientifically .
b) Research questions/objectives are stated in the
last paragraph along with a brief description
on the approach for problem-solving.
c) Statement on the benefits of the research are not
recommended to be written in the introduction.
If the research findings are beneficial, they
can be written on the Conclusions.
7. Methodology
Methodology describes the research design,
research object or sample, data collection process, and
analysis techniques used. As for policy analysis,
methodology contains a concise framework, scope of
discussion, location and time of study, type of data,
data collection techniques and data analysis.
8. Results and Discussion
Results and discussion contains the results of
data analysis, results of hypothesis-testing, answers to
the research questions, findings and interpretations of
findings. Results and discussion of policy analysis
contains the results of data analysis according to its
scope and objective. There are points to be noted in
writing results and discussion as follows:
a) Results are generally followed by illustrations
(tables or figures).
b) Each illustration (tables or figures) should be
numbered consecutively and referred in the text
so that the placing is not mistaken.
9. 9. Conclusions and Recommendations
(or Conclusions and Policy Implications for policy
analysis)
Conclusions and Recommendations (or
Conclusions and Policy Implications for policy
analysis) is the end part of the manuscript. For
scientific research paper and research note, this
section contains main conclusions of the discussion
and author’s recommendations on the follow-up of the
idea referring to the research results. As for policy
analysis, this section contains findings that refers to
the study results, along with its implications.
10. Acknowledgements (if any)
Acknowledgements (if any) may be delivered
to certain parties who contribute to the research,
including funders/sponsors/donors and research
facility contributors. If the manuscript is a result of a
research grant, the grant number shall be written. All
names that are written shall be confirmed beforehand
since they may prefer not to be published.
11. References
References contain literatures cited in the
manuscript. References are written in alphabetical
order of the last name of the literature’s main author.
References are typed with font size 10 points with
spacing of 1.15. Sources with the same author (or
group of authors) are written in chronological order.
References are written based on the format of
American Psychological Association (APA) Style 6 th
edition. Further information on APA Style 6th edition
can be viewed at the following link:
http://www.apastyle.org/learn/tutorials/brief-
guide.aspx
We suggest authors to use reference
management software such as EndNote
(http://endnote.com/downloads/styles), Mendeley
(https://www.mendeley.com/features/reference-
manager/), etc., to prepare citations and the list of
references.
There are points to be noted in writing
references as follows:
a) Shall consist minimum 10 referred literatures.
b) At least 80% of the referred literatures are
published within the past 10 years.
c) Minimum 80% of the referred literatures are
journals.
d) Avoid referring from popular books and internet.
e) Literatures from the internet that are allowed as
reference are those from government agency’s or
private institution’s official website.
f) Papers presented at a seminar, conference or
symposium but not published in a proceeding
book or other scientific publications are not
allowed as reference.
g) Abstracts are not allowed as reference.

Examples of references:
Gunawan, E. Perencanaan Pembangunan Wilayah.
Jurnal Perencanaan Wilayah dan Kota, in
press. (example of a reference of a journal in
process to be published)
Hariati, F. (2013). ICZM For Coastal Megacity: An
Overview. Proc. 4rd Conf. Resilent
Megacities: Idea, Reality and Movement, 1–
11. Bogor. (example of a reference of
conference proceeding that has been
published)
Heripoerwanto, E. D. (2009). Rancang Bangun
Sistem Pengelolaan Permukiman
Berkelanjutan di Kawasan Pinggiran
Metropolitan. Disertation. Institut Pertanian
Bogor. (in Indonesian) (example of a reference
of thesis or dissertation)
Okata, J., & Murayama, A. (2011). Tokyo’s Urban
Growth, Urban Form and Sustainability.
Megacities: Urban Form, Governance, and
Sustainability, A. Sorensen, J. Okata, Ed., ch.
2, 15–41. Tokyo: Springer Japan. (example of
an article that is a part of a book with editor)
Randolph, J. (2004). Environmental Land Use
Planning and Management. Island Press, 123–
135. (example of reference of a book)
Shuman, P., Newby, J. P., Donnelly, A. Tarbox,
&Webb III, T. (2005). A Record of Late-
Quarternary Moisture-Balance Change and
Vegetation Response from the White
Mountains, New Hampshire. Annals of the
Association of American Geographers. Eng.,
95 (2), 237-248. (example of a reference of a
journal that has been published)
Sierra, A. (2009). Espaces à risque et marges :
méthodes d’approche des vulnérabilités
urbaines à Lima et Quito. CyberGeo:
European Journal of Geography, 1 (2), 11–18.
(in Spanish) (example of a reference of a
journal in a foreign language)
Wiwaha, A. A., Mei, E. T. W., & Rachmawati, R.
(2016). Perencanaan Partisipatif Jalur
Evakuasi dan Titik Kumpul Desa
Ngargomulyo dalam Upaya Pengurangan
Resiko Bencana Gunungapi Merapi. Journal
of Regional and City Planning, 27 (1), 34-48.
www.journals.itb.ac.id [July 18th 2016].
(example of a reference from internet)