Authors who wish to submit manuscripts to ROBUST: Research on Business Strategy and Transformation are expected to follow the guidelines below. Manuscripts that do not adhere to these instructions may be returned to the author(s) for revision prior to peer review.

1. General Requirements

• Manuscripts must be original, have not been published previously, and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
• Manuscripts should be written in clear and concise English.
• Submissions must be uploaded through the online submission system of ROBUST.
• All manuscripts will be screened for plagiarism before the review process.

2. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should follow the structure below:

• Title – concise and informative, maximum 15 words.
• Author(s) and Affiliation(s) – full name(s), institutional affiliation(s), and email address(es).
• Abstract – maximum 250 words, written in English, containing research objectives, methods, findings, and implications.
• Keywords – 3–5 keywords separated by commas.
• Introduction
• Literature Review and Theoretical Framework
• Research Methodology
• Results and Discussion
• Conclusion and Implications
• References – must follow APA Style (7th edition).

3. Formatting Guidelines

• File format: Microsoft Word (.docx).
• Length: 6,000 – 8,000 words including references, tables, and figures.
• Font: Times New Roman, size 12, 1.5 line spacing, justified alignment.
• Margins: 2.5 cm on all sides.
• Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively and placed close to their first mention in the text.

4. References

• All references must be written in APA Style (7th edition).
• It is recommended to use reference management tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.

5. Submission and Review Process

• All manuscripts must be submitted via the ROBUST online submission system.
• Each submission will undergo an initial editorial screening, plagiarism check, and double-blind peer review.
• The review process typically takes 6–8 weeks.

6. Publication Ethics

ROBUST follows strict publication ethics based on COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines. Authors are expected to uphold integrity, avoid plagiarism, and disclose any conflict of interest.

7. Article Processing Charges (APC)

The Article Processing Charge (APC) for this journal is IDR 450,000 per article. This fee is only applicable once the manuscript has been officially accepted for publication. There are no submission fees.

Payment Details:
Bank: BCA
Account Number: 7645299141
Account Name: PT Dinamika Publishing International

Please confirm your payment by contacting the Journal Admin via WhatsApp at +62 888-8111-881 and attaching the proof of payment.