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Author Guidelines
1. AIM and SCOPE
Bercadik: Jurnal Pengkajian dan Penciptaan Seni is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes original research and scholarly works in the field of arts and creative practices.
The journal aims to provide a platform for the dissemination of knowledge, critical inquiry, and innovation in the arts, particularly within interdisciplinary and contemporary contexts.
The scope of the journal includes, but is not limited to:
- Performing Arts (Dance, Music, Theatre)
- Visual Arts and Design
- Film and Media Studies
- Artistic Research and Practice-Based Research
- Cultural Studies and Ethnography in the Arts
- Creative Processes and Artistic Methodologies
Bercadik prioritizes manuscripts that demonstrate:
- Clear research problems and academic rigor
- Strong theoretical or conceptual frameworks
- Methodological clarity, including practice-based approaches
- Significant contributions to the development of arts scholarship at national and international levels
The journal encourages submissions that:
- Integrate theory and artistic practice
- Explore local cultural contexts within global discourse
- Contribute to interdisciplinary and cross-cultural understanding in the arts
2. Types of Contributions
Authors may submit the following types of manuscripts:
- Research Articles
Original research with clear methodology and contribution (3000–5000 words) - Review Articles
Critical synthesis of existing literature (3500–6000 words) - Practice-Based Research Articles
Research grounded in artistic practice, supported by documentation and reflective analysis
3. Submission Checklist
Before submitting, authors should ensure that:
- The manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere
- The file is in Microsoft Word format
- The text adheres to formatting guidelines
- All references are complete and properly formatted
- Figures and tables are properly labeled
- ORCID IDs are provided (recommended)
- An English abstract is included
4. Ethical Considerations
This journal follows the ethical standards set by Committee on Publication Ethics.
4.1 Authorship
All authors must have made significant contributions to:
- Conceptualization
- Research design
- Analysis and interpretation
- Manuscript preparation
4.2 Originality and Plagiarism
Authors must ensure that:
- The work is original
- Proper citations are provided
All submissions are screened using plagiarism detection software.
Similarity index must not exceed 20%.
4.3 Conflict of Interest
Authors must disclose any financial or personal relationships that could influence the work.
4.4 Research Involving Human or Animal Subjects
Authors must confirm:
- Ethical approval has been obtained
- Informed consent has been secured
5. Submission Process
Manuscripts must be submitted through:
Open Journal Systems
Authors are required to:
- Register/login
- Upload manuscript
- Complete metadata
- Confirm submission
6. Peer Review
This journal operates a double-blind peer review system.
- Each manuscript is reviewed by at least two independent reviewers
- Review criteria include:
- originality
- methodological rigor
- contribution to the field
Editorial decisions:
- Accept
- Minor revision
- Major revision
- Reject
Average review time: 2–6 weeks
7. Manuscript Preparation
7.1 Structure
Manuscripts should include:
- Title (max. 15 words)
- Author(s), affiliation, email
- Abstract (150–250 words)
- Keywords (3–5)
- Introduction
- Methods / Approach
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgment (optional)
- References
7.2 Formatting
- Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
- Line spacing: 1.5
- Margins: 2.5 cm
- Alignment: Justified
7.3 Figures and Tables
- Must be clearly labeled
- High-resolution images required
- Figures related to artistic work are encouraged
8. References
- Style: APA 7th Edition
- Minimum 15 references
- At least 80% from recent publications (last 10 years)
- DOI must be included when available
9. Supplementary Material
Authors may submit:
- Images (JPG/PNG)
- Audio/video documentation
- Artistic outputs
These materials should support the research findings.
10. Data Availability
Authors are encouraged to include a data availability statement, for example:
“The data supporting this study are available upon request.”
11. Article Processing Charges
- Submission: Free
- Publication fee: IDR 500,000
Payment is required after acceptance.
Waivers may be granted in special cases.
12. Copyright
Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication.
Articles are published under a Creative Commons license (CC BY or CC BY-SA).
13. Post-Acceptance
After acceptance:
- Authors will receive proofs for correction
- Final version will be published online
- DOI will be assigned
14. Contact
For inquiries, please contact: bercadik@isi-padangpanjang.ac.id
Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
- The manuscript has not been published or submitted elsewhere
- The submission file is in OpenOffice, Microsoft Word, RTF, or WordPerfect document file format.
- Where available, URLs for the references have been provided.
- The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
- The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, which is found in About the Journal.
- An English abstract is included
Copyright Notice
Copyright of Bercadik : Jurnal Pengkajian dan Penciptaan Seni
Authors who publish in Bercadik : Jurnal Pengkajian dan Penciptaan Seni agree to the following terms:
Copyright of the article is retained by the author(s), while granting Institut Seni Indonesia Padangpanjang the right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
This license allows others to copy, distribute, display, and perform the work for non-commercial purposes only, and requires proper attribution to the original author(s) and the journal as the place of initial publication.
Authors retain the right to disseminate the article in institutional repositories, personal websites, or other platforms, with acknowledgment of its initial publication in this journal.
By submitting a manuscript, the corresponding author confirms on behalf of all authors that:
The work is original, has not been published elsewhere in the same form, and does not infringe any copyright or third-party rights.
The author has the authority to enter into this agreement and to grant the rights stated above.
The corresponding author also accepts responsibility for the article content and for coordinating with any co-authors on authorship matters. After acceptance and signing of this agreement, changes in authorship or author order will not be permitted.
License link: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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