Author Guidelines

General Submission Guidelines

• Please ensure that your paper aligns with the conference theme, “Comparative Public Management & Governance in the Artificial Intelligence Era,” or one of the conference sub-themes.
• The conference welcomes original research papers, policy papers, case studies, and practice-based contributions related to public management, governance, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital transformation.
• All manuscripts must be written in English.
• Submissions should demonstrate academic rigor, a clear research contribution, and relevance to public management and governance scholarship or practice.
• Please follow the manuscript structure and formatting requirements outlined in these guidelines.
• Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts are original, properly cited, and compliant with academic integrity standards.

Manuscript Structure and Formatting

Authors should organize their manuscripts according to the following structure.

1. Paper Title and Author Information

• The title must be clear, specific, and informative, with a maximum of 15 words.
• Author names must be formatted in 12 pt, bold, and centered.
• Affiliations, including department/faculty, institution, and country, must be formatted in 10 pt, italic, and centered.
• Author email addresses must be provided below the affiliations in 10 pt, centered.

2. Abstract

• The abstract must contain 180–250 words and be written as a single paragraph.
• It should provide a concise overview of the research problem, objectives, methodology, key findings, and contribution or implications.
• The abstract must be understandable to readers outside the immediate research specialization.
• Citations should not be included in the abstract.

3. Keywords

• Provide a maximum of five keywords.
• Keywords must be arranged in alphabetical order and separated by semicolons.
• Choose keywords that accurately represent the main concepts, methods, and subject of the paper.

4. Main Text

The main text should follow the structure below:

1. Introduction
Explain the research background, problem statement, relevance to public management or governance, research gap, and research objectives or questions. Clearly state the purpose of the study by the end of this section.

2. Literature Foundation / Theoretical Lens
Discuss relevant scholarly debates, previous studies, and theoretical or conceptual frameworks. The literature review should synthesize existing research and establish the academic contribution of the paper.

3. Research Methodology
Describe the research design, data sources, data collection techniques, analytical methods, and tools used, where applicable. Provide sufficient detail to enable readers to assess the rigor and appropriateness of the research.

4. Findings and Analytical Discussion
Present the findings clearly and logically. Interpret the results in relation to the research questions, relevant literature, and theoretical framework. Discuss the implications for public management, governance, policy, or practice, as appropriate.

Tables and figures may be included where they improve clarity. They should be numbered consecutively, titled appropriately, and referenced in the main text.

5. Conclusion
Summarize the principal findings in relation to the research objectives. Highlight the study’s contributions and implications for theory, policy, or practice. Recommendations and suggestions for future research may also be included.

6. Acknowledgments (Optional)
Acknowledge research funding, institutional support, or contributions from individuals who are not listed as authors, where applicable.

References

Include a complete list of all sources cited in the manuscript, following APA 7th Edition.

Appendix (Optional)

Include supplementary materials, extended tables, research instruments, or other supporting information that is relevant to the paper.

Manuscript Formatting Requirements

Please follow these formatting specifications:

Element	Formatting Requirements
Paper title	18 pt, bold, centered; maximum 15 words
Author names	12 pt, bold, centered
Affiliations	10 pt, italic, centered
Email addresses	10 pt, centered
Section headings	12 pt, bold
Main text	11 pt, justified
Abstract	11 pt, justified; 180–250 words
Keywords	11 pt; maximum five, alphabetical order
Table and figure titles	11 pt, bold
Table and figure sources	11 pt, italic
References	APA 7th Edition; arranged alphabetically

Tables and Figures

• Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively throughout the manuscript.
• Each table and figure must have a clear, descriptive title.
• Tables and figures must be referred to in the main text.
• Tables, charts, and diagrams should be provided in editable formats rather than screenshots or images, wherever possible.
• A source note must be included beneath each table or figure.

Example of a table title:
Table 1. Characteristics of the Research Sample
Source: Author’s analysis.

Example of a figure title:
Figure 1. Conceptual Framework of Digital Governance
Source: Author’s visualization.

Referencing Style

All in-text citations and reference-list entries must follow APA 7th Edition.

• Arrange references alphabetically by the surname of the first author.
• Ensure that every in-text citation has a corresponding reference-list entry and that every reference-list entry is cited in the manuscript.
• Include DOI links in URL format whenever available.
• Verify the accuracy of all author names, publication years, titles, journal details, and URLs.
• Authors are encouraged to prioritize relevant, credible, and recent peer-reviewed publications.

Examples:

Book
Anderson, B. (1983). Imagined communities. Verso.

Journal article
Kusumaningrum, D. (2016). Interdependence versus truth and justice. Jurnal Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik, 20(1), 34–49. https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxx

Note: The DOI above is illustrative. Authors should provide the verified DOI for the cited publication, if available.

Research Integrity and Responsible Use of AI

• Submitted manuscripts must represent original work and must not contain plagiarism, fabricated data, or falsified findings.
• All sources, data, and third-party materials must be appropriately acknowledged.
• Authors are responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their manuscripts.
• Authors who use AI tools during manuscript preparation should verify all generated content, citations, and factual claims.
• AI tools must not be listed as authors. Any disclosure of AI use should follow applicable conference or publication requirements.
• Relevant funding sources and conflicts of interest should be disclosed where applicable.

Important Dates

Please take note of the following important dates for ICPMG 2026:

Milestone	Deadline / Date
Full Paper Submission Deadline	November 15, 2026
Notification of Acceptance	November 20, 2026
Registration and Payment Deadline	November 22, 2026
Conference	December 3–4, 2026

Important Information for Authors

• Please ensure that your manuscript complies with the submission guidelines before submission.
• Only complete submissions that meet the conference requirements should be submitted for consideration.
• Authors whose papers are accepted must complete registration and payment by November 22, 2026.
• Accepted papers are expected to be presented during the conference on December 3–4, 2026, in accordance with the presentation schedule determined by the organizers.
• Authors are encouraged to plan their submissions and registration in advance to meet all deadlines.

Questions?

Email: cpm@iapa.or.id
WhatsApp: +62 821-4319-9220 (Ella)