Bilingual Publication Policy

The journal supports bilingual publication options under the following operational guidelines:

  • Optimized for International Indexing: Indexing engines scan system metadata (HTML/OJS). Enforcing English metadata (Title, Abstract, Keywords) enhances global discoverability and citation potential (e.g., Scopus, DOAJ, Google Scholar).

  • Flexible for Local & Global Readers: Downloadable full-text PDFs can be rendered in bilingual or Indonesian format, ensuring local accessibility while maintaining full English access for international audiences.

  • OJS System Efficiency: Maintaining a single-language (English) system metadata setup prevents database display errors, glitches, and visual inconsistencies within OJS.

Workflow:

  1. Full-text PDF: Bilingual formatting applies to the downloadable full-text PDF.

  2. System Metadata: All web-displayed metadata must remain strictly in English.

  3. Editorial Execution: Authors may submit initial manuscripts in Indonesian. Input and translation of English metadata into the OJS system will be handled directly by the Editorial Team during the editing phase.