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Submission information for authors preparing manuscripts for Comun: Journal of Communication and Digital Society.

Author Guidelines

Comun: Journal of Communication and Digital Society, ISSN 3125-0955, welcomes scholarly manuscripts that are original, relevant to the journal’s aims and scope, and contribute to the development of knowledge, practice, or policy in the journal’s field.

Authors are expected to prepare manuscripts in a clear, systematic, ethical, and academically accountable manner. Every manuscript submitted to the journal must be original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not currently under consideration by another journal or publisher.

General Requirements

Authors should ensure that the manuscript:

  1. fits the aims and scope of the journal;
  2. presents a clear academic problem or research question;
  3. uses an appropriate theoretical, conceptual, methodological, or analytical framework;
  4. provides sufficient explanation of methods, data, analysis, and findings;
  5. demonstrates originality and scholarly contribution;
  6. uses relevant, current, and properly cited references;
  7. follows the manuscript structure and formatting requirements;
  8. complies with publication ethics, plagiarism policy, copyright and licensing policy, conflict of interest policy, and research ethics requirements.

The journal accepts manuscripts that present empirical research, conceptual analysis, methodological development, case study, policy analysis, theoretical review, or other scholarly approaches relevant to the focus and scope of the journal.

Article Types

The journal accepts several types of scholarly manuscripts, including:

  1. original research articles;
  2. review articles;
  3. conceptual papers;
  4. policy analysis manuscripts;
  5. case study articles;
  6. methodological papers;
  7. book reviews or commentary articles, when applicable.

Each article type must present a clear contribution and follow the academic standards required by the journal.

Originality and Academic Integrity

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscript does not contain plagiarism, duplicate publication, data fabrication, data falsification, inappropriate authorship, misleading citation, or any form of academic misconduct.

All sources used in the manuscript must be properly cited. Authors are encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, or other similar tools to ensure citation accuracy and consistency.

Manuscripts may be checked using plagiarism detection software. Manuscripts that exceed the journal’s similarity threshold or contain serious ethical problems may be returned, rejected, or handled according to the journal’s publication ethics and plagiarism policy.

Language

Manuscripts may be written in Indonesian or English, depending on the language policy of the journal. Authors who submit manuscripts in English are responsible for ensuring that the language has been checked carefully before submission.

The manuscript should be written in clear academic language. Authors should avoid informal expressions, unsupported claims, ambiguous sentences, and unnecessary promotional language.

Manuscript Structure

In general, a manuscript should include:

  1. title;
  2. author names and affiliations;
  3. corresponding author email;
  4. abstract;
  5. keywords;
  6. introduction;
  7. literature review or conceptual framework, when needed;
  8. research method;
  9. results and discussion;
  10. conclusion;
  11. acknowledgments, when applicable;
  12. funding statement, when applicable;
  13. conflict of interest statement;
  14. references.

The structure may be adjusted according to the article type, but the core elements of scholarly writing must remain clear and complete.

Author Identity and Affiliation

The author’s name should be written without academic titles or professional titles. Each author must include institutional affiliation clearly. The affiliation should include department, faculty, university or institution, city, and country where applicable.

The corresponding author must be clearly identified by providing an active email address. The corresponding author is responsible for communication with the editorial team during submission, review, revision, copyediting, and publication.

Citation and References

Authors must cite all sources properly and ensure that references are accurate, relevant, and up to date. References should follow the citation style required by the journal.

Authors are encouraged to prioritize scholarly sources such as journal articles, academic books, research reports, policy documents, official data, and other credible academic references.

Ethical Responsibility

Authors are fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their manuscript. By submitting a manuscript to Comun: Journal of Communication and Digital Society, authors confirm that:

  1. the manuscript is original;
  2. the manuscript has not been published elsewhere;
  3. the manuscript is not under review by another journal;
  4. all authors have approved the submission;
  5. all sources have been properly cited;
  6. all research ethics requirements have been fulfilled;
  7. all potential conflicts of interest have been disclosed;
  8. the manuscript complies with the journal’s policies.

Submission

Manuscripts should be submitted through the official submission portal:

Submission Portal: https://publion.org/my/login?next=%2Fsubmit%3Fjournal%3Dcomun

Authors should use only the official journal and Publion communication channels for submission, revision, payment confirmation, and publication-related inquiries.

Submission Guidelines

Manuscripts must be submitted through the official submission system of Comun: Journal of Communication and Digital Society. The submission system is managed through Publion to support a clear, structured, and accountable editorial workflow.

Authors should ensure that their manuscript is complete, original, properly formatted, and aligned with the journal’s aims and scope before submission.

Submission Portal

Authors must submit manuscripts through the official submission portal:

Submission Portal: https://publion.org/my/login?next=%2Fsubmit%3Fjournal%3Dcomun

Submissions sent outside the official system may not be processed unless specifically instructed by the editorial office.

Before Submission

Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that:

  1. the manuscript fits the aims and scope of the journal;
  2. the manuscript has not been published elsewhere;
  3. the manuscript is not being reviewed by another journal;
  4. the manuscript follows the author guidelines;
  5. the manuscript uses the required template and format;
  6. all authors have approved the final manuscript;
  7. all author names, affiliations, and emails are accurate;
  8. the corresponding author has been clearly identified;
  9. all references are complete and properly cited;
  10. all ethical requirements have been fulfilled;
  11. all potential conflicts of interest have been disclosed;
  12. funding information has been stated when applicable;
  13. permission has been obtained for copyrighted material, when needed.

Submission Files

Authors are required to upload the manuscript file through the submission system. The manuscript should be prepared according to the journal template and saved in the accepted file format.

The journal may require the following files:

  1. manuscript file;
  2. anonymized manuscript file, when required for peer review;
  3. title page, when required;
  4. supplementary files, when applicable;
  5. ethical approval document, when applicable;
  6. research permission or informed consent document, when applicable;
  7. cover letter, when required;
  8. revision response letter, for revised submissions.

Metadata

During submission, authors must provide complete and accurate metadata, including:

  1. manuscript title;
  2. abstract;
  3. keywords;
  4. author names;
  5. author affiliations;
  6. corresponding author email;
  7. article type;
  8. subject area;
  9. references, when requested;
  10. funding information, when applicable;
  11. conflict of interest statement;
  12. data availability statement, when applicable.

Accurate metadata is important for editorial processing, indexing, citation, and long-term discoverability.

Initial Editorial Screening

After submission, the manuscript will undergo initial editorial screening. The editorial team will check whether the manuscript fits the journal’s aims and scope, follows author guidelines, demonstrates sufficient academic quality, and complies with ethical standards.

Manuscripts may be returned to authors for technical revision if the formatting, metadata, file requirements, or submission information are incomplete.

Manuscripts may be rejected without external review if they are outside the journal’s scope, lack sufficient academic quality, contain serious ethical concerns, or do not meet basic scholarly writing standards.

Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass the initial editorial screening will proceed to peer review according to the journal’s peer review policy.

Authors must not attempt to contact reviewers directly. All communication related to the review process must be conducted through the official journal system or editorial office.

Revision Submission

Authors who receive a revision decision must submit:

  1. revised manuscript;
  2. response letter explaining how reviewer and editor comments have been addressed;
  3. highlighted version of the manuscript, when requested;
  4. additional documents, when requested by the editor.

The revised manuscript must be submitted within the timeframe determined by the editorial office. Failure to submit revisions without prior communication may result in withdrawal of the manuscript from the editorial process.

Editorial Decision

The editorial decision may include:

  1. Accept Submission;
  2. Revisions Required;
  3. Resubmit for Review;
  4. Decline Submission.

The final decision rests with the editor or editor-in-chief. Reviewer recommendations are important, but they do not automatically determine the final editorial decision.

Official Communication

All submission-related communication should use the official journal or Publion communication channels.

Email:
WhatsApp:
Submission Portal: https://publion.org/my/login?next=%2Fsubmit%3Fjournal%3Dcomun

Authors should not send manuscripts, payment confirmation, or publication requests to unofficial accounts or unauthorized third parties.

Manuscript Preparation

Authors are required to prepare manuscripts according to the academic, ethical, and technical standards of Comun: Journal of Communication and Digital Society. A well-prepared manuscript helps the editorial team and reviewers evaluate the article more effectively.

The manuscript should be clear, systematic, original, and relevant to the aims and scope of the journal.

File Format

The manuscript should be prepared using the format required by the journal. Authors are encouraged to use the official manuscript template when available.

The manuscript file should be submitted through the official submission portal:

Submission Portal: https://publion.org/my/login?next=%2Fsubmit%3Fjournal%3Dcomun

Title

The title must clearly represent the main focus of the article. A good title should be concise, specific, informative, and academically appropriate.

Authors should avoid titles that are too broad, too general, promotional, or unrelated to the content of the manuscript. The title may include the main concept, research object, method, location, or case when relevant.

Author Information

Author names should be written without academic or professional titles. Each author must include institutional affiliation clearly. The corresponding author must provide an active email address.

The author information should be accurate because it will be used for editorial communication, metadata, indexing, citation, and publication records.

Abstract

The abstract should summarize the main content of the manuscript. It should clearly state the purpose of the study, research problem, method or approach, main findings or argument, and contribution of the article.

The abstract should be written in clear and concise academic language. It should not contain unsupported claims, undefined abbreviations, excessive citations, or information that is not discussed in the manuscript.

Keywords

Authors should provide relevant keywords that represent the main concepts, topic, method, field, and context of the manuscript.

Keywords support indexing, searchability, and discoverability. Authors should avoid keywords that are too general, unrelated to the article, or repetitive.

Introduction

The introduction should explain the background of the study, research context, problem statement, research gap, rationale, objective, and contribution of the article.

A strong introduction should help readers understand why the study is important, what problem it addresses, how it relates to previous studies, and what contribution it offers.

Literature Review or Conceptual Framework

The literature review or conceptual framework should present relevant theories, concepts, previous studies, and debates related to the topic.

Authors should not only summarize previous studies but also explain how the literature supports the research problem, method, analysis, and contribution of the article.

Research Method

The method section should explain how the study was conducted. Authors should describe the research design, approach, data sources, participants or objects of study, data collection technique, data analysis technique, and ethical considerations when applicable.

For qualitative research, authors should explain the research context, informants or data sources, data collection process, analytical strategy, and validity or trustworthiness.

For quantitative research, authors should explain the variables, indicators, population, sample, sampling technique, instrument, data collection process, validity and reliability, and statistical analysis.

For conceptual or review articles, authors should explain the conceptual approach, selection of literature, analytical framework, and argument development.

Results and Discussion

The results and discussion section should present the findings, interpretation, analysis, and contribution of the manuscript.

Authors should connect findings with the research problem, theoretical or conceptual framework, previous studies, and broader academic or practical implications.

The discussion should not merely repeat the results. It should explain the meaning, significance, limitation, and contribution of the findings.

Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the main findings or argument of the article. It should answer the research objective or research question and explain the contribution of the study.

Authors may include implications, limitations, and suggestions for future research when relevant.

Tables and Figures

Tables and figures should be clear, readable, and relevant to the manuscript. Each table and figure must have a title and source when applicable.

Authors must ensure that tables, figures, images, maps, or other visual materials do not violate copyright or ethical standards.

References

All sources cited in the manuscript must be included in the reference list. All references listed must be cited in the manuscript.

Authors should ensure that references are accurate, complete, relevant, and formatted according to the journal’s citation style.

Ethical Statements

When applicable, authors should include statements on:

  1. research ethics approval;
  2. informed consent;
  3. conflict of interest;
  4. funding;
  5. data availability;
  6. use of artificial intelligence tools;
  7. acknowledgment.

These statements support transparency, accountability, and publication ethics.

Final Check

Before submission, authors should carefully check the manuscript for completeness, clarity, consistency, grammar, citation accuracy, formatting, and ethical compliance.

Manuscript Template

Authors are encouraged to use the official manuscript template of Comun: Journal of Communication and Digital Society when preparing their manuscript. The template helps authors follow the journal’s formatting, structure, citation, and submission requirements.

Using the manuscript template also helps the editorial team conduct technical screening and peer review more efficiently.

Template Purpose

The manuscript template is provided to support consistency in:

  1. article title format;
  2. author identity and affiliation;
  3. abstract structure;
  4. keyword format;
  5. section headings;
  6. paragraph formatting;
  7. table and figure placement;
  8. citation and reference style;
  9. ethical statement placement;
  10. overall manuscript layout.

Recommended Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should generally include:

  1. Title;
  2. Author names and affiliations;
  3. Corresponding author email;
  4. Abstract;
  5. Keywords;
  6. Introduction;
  7. Literature Review or Conceptual Framework, when needed;
  8. Research Method;
  9. Results and Discussion;
  10. Conclusion;
  11. Acknowledgment, when applicable;
  12. Funding Statement, when applicable;
  13. Conflict of Interest Statement;
  14. Data Availability Statement, when applicable;
  15. References.

The structure may be adjusted depending on article type, but authors must ensure that the manuscript remains clear, complete, and academically accountable.

Formatting Requirements

Authors should prepare the manuscript using the format required by the journal. The manuscript should use a clean academic layout, consistent heading levels, readable font, proper spacing, and complete references.

Authors should avoid inconsistent formatting, unclear headings, missing citations, incomplete references, and unsupported claims.

Template Use

Authors should download and use the latest manuscript template provided by the journal. If the template is updated, authors are encouraged to use the newest version before submission.

If authors submit a manuscript that does not follow the required template or formatting rules, the editorial team may return the manuscript for technical revision before further editorial consideration.

Submission

After preparing the manuscript using the journal template, authors should submit it through the official submission portal:

Submission Portal: https://publion.org/my/login?next=%2Fsubmit%3Fjournal%3Dcomun

Authors should ensure that the submitted file is complete, readable, and does not contain unnecessary personal identification when an anonymized version is required for peer review.

Technical Revision

Manuscripts may be returned for technical revision if they do not follow the journal template, contain incomplete metadata, use inconsistent formatting, have missing references, or fail to meet the basic submission requirements.

Technical revision does not guarantee acceptance for peer review or publication. It is part of the editorial screening process to ensure that manuscripts meet the journal’s submission standards.

Publication Fees

There is currently no publication fee for this journal.

How to Publish with Us

Comun: Journal of Communication and Digital Society, ISSN 3125-0955, provides a structured publication process through Publion. The publication workflow is designed to help authors submit manuscripts, receive editorial feedback, complete peer review, revise their work, and publish scholarly articles in a clear and accountable manner.

Authors should follow the steps below when preparing and submitting manuscripts to the journal.

Step 1: Read the Journal Scope

Before preparing a manuscript, authors should read the aims and scope of the journal carefully. The manuscript must be relevant to the journal’s academic focus, subject areas, and article types.

Manuscripts that do not fit the journal’s scope may be declined during initial editorial screening.

Step 2: Prepare the Manuscript

Authors should prepare the manuscript according to the author guidelines and manuscript preparation requirements. The manuscript should present a clear research problem, appropriate method or approach, strong analysis, and meaningful scholarly contribution.

Authors are encouraged to use the official manuscript template when available.

Step 3: Check Publication Ethics

Before submission, authors must ensure that the manuscript is original, has not been published elsewhere, and is not under review by another journal.

Authors should also check plagiarism, authorship, conflict of interest, research ethics, data availability, copyright, licensing, and responsible use of artificial intelligence tools.

Step 4: Submit Through Publion

Authors must submit the manuscript through the official submission portal:

Submission Portal: https://publion.org/my/login?next=%2Fsubmit%3Fjournal%3Dcomun

During submission, authors should complete all required metadata, upload the manuscript file, provide author information, and include supporting documents when required.

Step 5: Initial Editorial Screening

After submission, the editorial team conducts an initial screening to check scope relevance, manuscript quality, formatting, metadata, originality, and ethical compliance.

Manuscripts may be returned for technical revision, sent to peer review, or declined if they do not meet the journal’s basic requirements.

Step 6: Peer Review

Manuscripts that pass initial screening are assigned to independent reviewers with relevant expertise. The journal applies a double-blind peer review process to support fairness, objectivity, and academic integrity.

Reviewers provide comments and recommendations to help the editor make an editorial decision and to help authors improve their manuscript.

Step 7: Revision

If revisions are required, authors must submit a revised manuscript and a response letter explaining how each reviewer and editor comment has been addressed.

The revised manuscript may be evaluated by the editor or returned to reviewers depending on the nature and extent of the revisions.

Step 8: Editorial Decision

The editor makes the final decision based on reviewer recommendations, manuscript quality, ethical compliance, relevance to the journal, originality, and contribution to the field.

Possible decisions include acceptance, revision, resubmission for review, or rejection.

Step 9: Publication Process

Accepted manuscripts proceed to the publication process. This may include copyediting, layout editing, metadata checking, DOI preparation when available, final proofing, and online publication.

The published article will appear on the journal website with article metadata, citation information, license information, and full-text access.

Step 10: Share and Cite the Article

After publication, authors are encouraged to share and cite the official version of record from the journal website. Authors may also deposit the published version in institutional repositories, personal academic websites, research profiles, or other scholarly platforms, provided that the original publication in Comun: Journal of Communication and Digital Society is properly cited.