Submissions

As part of the submission process, authors are required to confirm that their submission complies with all of the following guidelines. Submissions that do not adhere to these requirements may be returned to the authors for revision.

The manuscript is unpublished and has not been submitted for publication elsewhere.
The submitted file is in Microsoft Word, OpenOffice, or RTF format.
The text must have single line spacing, use a 12-point font, and employ italics rather than underlining (except for URLs). All illustrations, figures, and tables must be properly placed within the document, not at the end.
The article must meet all the requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines section of the "About the Journal" page.

Originality of the Work, Languages of Publication, and Evaluation Process

Any work submitted for publication in Interaction must align with the journal’s editorial focus and adhere to the established publishing guidelines.

The journal accepts submissions in Indonesian (only if the author is from Indonesia) and English.

Interaction only publishes original works. Submitted articles must not have been previously published or be under review in another journal. In certain cases, the Editorial Committee may recommend translating an article that has been published elsewhere if it is considered academically significant.

All submitted articles will undergo a blind peer review process by reviewers appointed by the Editorial Committee.

Interaction also accepts academic essays, provided they offer in-depth theoretical reflections from academics and researchers. These essays must contribute new knowledge to the analysis of social interaction, communication, and media studies. Manuscripts should be between 4,000 and 6,000 words, well-structured, and properly referenced.

Blind Peer Review Process

Interaction implements a blind peer review system for all submitted manuscripts. This process aims to ensure high academic quality and provide constructive feedback to authors.

Evaluation Stages

The evaluation process takes approximately three months and includes the following stages:

Manuscript submission via the journal platform. Authors must complete all required information before proceeding.
Initial screening by the Editorial Board, which may result in:
- Rejection if the manuscript does not meet the journal’s thematic and formatting criteria.
- Proceeding to the review stage, where external reviewers are assigned.
Notification to the author regarding the decision from stage 2.
Evaluation of the manuscript by external reviewers within 20 days.
Reviewers submit evaluation results to the journal management.
Notification to the author of the evaluation results.

Authors will receive qualitative feedback containing comments and suggestions for improvement, along with quantitative assessments of their articles.

To improve their evaluation score, authors may resubmit their manuscript as many times as needed, provided it has passed the initial screening stage.

Formal Criteria

All manuscripts submitted to Interaction must include the following elements:

Title (written in the original language and English).
Author details: Full name, academic/professional affiliation, mailing address, and email. Affiliations must follow standard guidelines.
ORCID identifier (if available).
Abstract (150-250 words) summarizing the main aspects and findings of the research.
Keywords (at least 3 keywords).
Main body of the article, structured into sections and subsections.
References following the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition standard, using reference management tools like Mendeley or Zotero.

Manuscripts should not exceed 6,000 words, including abstracts, footnotes, and references.

Self-citation (citing one’s own work) or citing articles previously published in Interaction should not exceed 20% of the total references.

Tables, figures, and graphs must be numbered and clearly labeled, and referenced within the main text. Tables should be labeled using Roman numerals (Table I), while figures and graphs should use Arabic numerals (Figure 1).

Bibliographic References

Authors must ensure that all references are checked against CrossRef to include Digital Object Identifiers (DOI) if available.

Example Reference Formats

a) Books
Castells, M. (1997). The Information Age: Economy, Society, and Culture. Madrid: Alianza.

b) Book Chapters
Baym, N. K. (1998). The emergence of online communities. In S. G. Jones (Ed.), Cybersociety 2.0: Revisiting computer-mediated communication and community (pp. 35-68). Sage Publications.

c) Journal Articles
Coll, C. (2004). Educational psychology and ICT-mediated learning practices: A constructivist perspective. Sinéctica, 25(2), 1-24. https://doi.org/xxxxx

d) Electronic Documents
Trénel, M. (2004). Measuring the quality of online deliberation: Coding scheme 2.4 [Online document]. Social Science Research Center. Retrieved June 6, 2005, from https://www.example.com

Research and Dissertation Review Section

This section features reviews of recent research, including master’s theses, doctoral dissertations, and other academic studies. The goal is to disseminate cutting-edge research trends in communication and sociology while encouraging critical reflection on academic contributions.

These reviews do not merely summarize research methodology and key findings but also provide an analysis of research novelty, how the study enriches existing literature, and its potential impact on the development of knowledge.

Articles in this section can be submitted by thesis/dissertation authors, researchers, or Editorial Board members. Manuscripts must still meet academic standards and reflect a substantial contribution to the field.

Research and dissertation reviews do not go through a peer review process or regular indexing but will be periodically updated on the journal’s website to enhance accessibility and academic discussion.

Copyright and Licensing Policy

All content published by Interaction is protected under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license. This allows users to copy, distribute, publicly communicate, create derivative works, and use content for commercial purposes, provided that the original source (Interaction) and the author are properly cited.

Authors are responsible for obtaining the necessary permissions for images or other materials subject to copyright before publication in this journal.

For uses of the content not covered by these provisions, users are required to contact the journal's editorial team via the official email address provided.

Unless otherwise stated, by submitting a manuscript and completing the registration form, authors are considered to have agreed to the privacy statement and legal terms applicable to this journal.

The author hereby declares that they are the original creator of the submitted work. Therefore, the editorial team is not responsible for any legal obligations or actions that may arise from violations of third-party rights, including intellectual property rights, trade secrets, or other legal claims.

Privacy Statement

The use of the Interaction website and its services implies full acceptance of the data protection policy stipulated below.

1. Data Collection and Consent

In compliance with Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (UU PDP) in Indonesia, we inform users that personal data requested in our forms or provided via our email addresses, based on explicit and unequivocal consent, will be stored in a database managed by Interaction. By filling out any form containing personal data and submitting it or by sending us an email with personal data, the user explicitly authorizes Interaction to process and store such data for administrative purposes, service improvements, and other specified uses. Users have the right to withdraw their consent at any time, but such withdrawal will not have a retroactive effect.

All collected data will be processed confidentially and in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations in Indonesia.

Interaction is not responsible for the processing of personal data on third-party websites accessed via links provided on this website.

This website is regulated under Indonesian law, and all users, whether domestic or international, are subject to its regulations.

2. Data Usage

The collected data is relevant, appropriate, and necessary for the intended purposes, such as sending updates via email or recognizing returning users. The data will not be used for any purpose other than what has been explicitly approved, and it will not be shared with third parties without consent.

Unless otherwise stated, all fields in the forms must be completed. Users must provide true, accurate, complete, and up-to-date information. Users are solely responsible for any harm or consequences resulting from providing false, inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, or third-party information.

This website collects personal data through forms or emails to manage journal subscriptions and participation as authors, editors, or reviewers, based on explicit consent.

Interaction reserves the right to decide whether to include users' data in its database.

3. Users' Rights to Access, Rectify, and Delete Personal Data

As part of our commitment to industry standards for data privacy, Interaction grants users the right to:

Receive notifications in case of data breaches.
Access information stored about their personal data.
Request deletion of their data (“right to be forgotten”).
Transfer their data to another entity if necessary (“data portability”).
Ensure that privacy is considered from the outset of data management.

Users may request the removal of their data from our database by sending a request via the official email provided. However, such deletion requests will not affect published articles, as authors have granted Interaction an unlimited copyright license for published works.

If users do not explicitly request the deletion of their data, we assume they wish to remain in our database as long as the data remains relevant to its intended purpose and as long as deemed necessary by Interaction.

4. Security

Data Protection Policy

As part of our commitment to protecting users' personal data, Interaction has implemented the necessary technical and organizational measures to ensure data security and confidentiality. We ensure that the management of personal data complies with Indonesian regulations, including Law No. 27 of 2022 on Personal Data Protection (UU PDP), as well as other relevant data protection standards.

The personal data collected will only be used for legitimate purposes, in accordance with user consent, and will not be misused or shared with third parties without permission. We are also committed to maintaining transparency in data processing and providing users with the right to access, correct, or delete their personal data as stipulated by applicable regulations.

For further inquiries regarding our data protection policy, users may contact us through the official communication channels provided.

6. Mailings

In compliance with Article 21 of the Law on Electronic Information and Transactions (UU ITE), which prohibits commercial mailings unless they have been expressly authorized by the recipients in advance, we inform you that by accepting the terms of use and data protection policy, you explicitly authorize the sending of informational, commercial, advertising, and promotional emails to the provided address.

However, if you do not wish to receive our promotional emails, you can request cancellation by following the instructions included in each mailing.

7. Modifications of this Data Protection Policy

This data protection policy was first established on January 14, 2025. Interaction reserves the right to modify this policy in the future in accordance with internal policies, changes in legislation, jurisprudence, or prevailing business practices.

If any modifications are made, the latest version will be published on this page to ensure that users remain informed about the data protection policy. In any case, the relationship with users will be governed by the regulations in force at the time they access the website. Therefore, users are advised to review this policy whenever they provide their data through our website.