Author Guidelines

Digital Business and Innovation Journal (DIBI) welcomes high-quality original manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge in digital business, business innovation, and digital transformation. The journal publishes scholarly works that offer theoretical, empirical, or practical insights into how digital technologies create business value, foster innovation, and reshape organizations and markets.

Submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

1. Manuscript Types

DIBI accepts the following types of manuscripts:

Original Research Articles
Review Articles (Systematic or Narrative)
Case Studies

2. Language

All manuscripts must be written in clear, concise, and grammatically correct English.

Authors whose first language is not English are strongly encouraged to use professional English editing services prior to submission.

3. Manuscript Preparation

Authors must prepare manuscripts using the official DIBI Article Template and submit files in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format.

General Requirements

Length: 5,000–8,000 words (excluding references)
Paper Size: A4
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
Line Spacing: 1.5
Language: English
File Format: DOC/DOCX

4. Manuscript Structure

Title

Clear, concise, and informative
Maximum 20 words
Avoid abbreviations whenever possible

Author Information

Full name of each author
Institutional affiliation
Corresponding author's email
ORCID ID (recommended)

Abstract

The abstract should contain 150–250 words in a single paragraph and briefly explain:

Research background
Research objective
Methodology
Main findings
Research contribution

Do not include citations or references.

Keywords

Provide 3–5 keywords that accurately represent the main topics of the manuscript.

Introduction

The introduction should include:

Background of the study
Research problem
Research gap
Research objectives
Contribution of the study

Literature Review

This section should present:

Relevant theories
Current literature
Research framework
Hypothesis development (if applicable)

Research Method

Describe:

Research design
Data collection procedures
Sampling techniques
Variables and measurements (if applicable)
Data analysis methods

Results and Discussion

Present:

Research findings
Interpretation of results
Comparison with previous studies
Theoretical implications
Managerial and practical implications

Conclusion

Summarize:

Main findings
Theoretical contributions
Practical implications
Research limitations
Suggestions for future research

Acknowledgements (Optional)

Authors may acknowledge research funding, institutions, or individuals who significantly contributed to the study.

References

DIBI follows the APA 7th Edition citation style.

Requirements:

Minimum 25 references
At least 80% should be journal articles published within the last five years
Include DOI whenever available
Use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote

5. Journal Scope

Submitted manuscripts should fall within the journal's focus on digital business and business innovation, including topics such as:

Digital Business Strategy
Digital Business Models
Business Model Innovation
Digital Business Transformation
Digital Innovation Management
Digital Entrepreneurship
E-Business and E-Commerce
Digital Platform Business
Digital Marketing Innovation
Financial Technology (FinTech)
Artificial Intelligence for Business
Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making
Customer Experience and Digital Innovation
Innovation in SMEs and Digital Startups
Sustainable Digital Business Innovation

Manuscripts outside the journal's scope may be returned without peer review.

6. Citation and Reference Style

DIBI adopts the APA (7th Edition) referencing style.

Authors are encouraged to use reference management software, including:

Mendeley
Zotero
EndNote

7. Publication Ethics

DIBI adheres to the principles of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).

Submission of a manuscript confirms that:

The work is original.
The manuscript has not been published previously.
The manuscript is not under consideration elsewhere.
All authors have approved the submitted version.
All sources have been appropriately cited.

8. Plagiarism Policy

All submissions undergo plagiarism screening using professional similarity detection software.

As a general guideline:

Similarity Index should not exceed 20%
Evidence of plagiarism, duplicate publication, or unethical research practices will result in immediate rejection.

9. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure

Authors must disclose the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools if such tools have substantially assisted in manuscript preparation.

AI tools:

cannot be listed as authors;
cannot assume responsibility for the manuscript; and
must be acknowledged where appropriate.

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, and integrity of their work.

10. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the interpretation of the research.

If no conflicts exist, authors should state:

The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this article.

11. Data Availability Statement

Authors are encouraged to include a Data Availability Statement describing where the supporting data can be accessed or explaining any restrictions on data sharing.

12. Submission Process

Authors should complete the following steps:

Register as an Author in the DIBI online submission system.
Prepare the manuscript using the official template.
Complete all required metadata.
Upload the manuscript.
Confirm the submission.
Monitor the review process through the journal system.

13. Submission Checklist

Before submitting, please ensure that:

The manuscript fits the journal's Focus and Scope.
The manuscript is original and unpublished.
The manuscript is not under review elsewhere.
The manuscript follows APA 7th Edition.
Author metadata are complete.
Abstract and keywords are provided.
Tables and figures are appropriately cited.
Ethical requirements have been fulfilled.
The manuscript follows the official DIBI template.

14. Article Processing Charges (APC)

Information regarding Article Processing Charges (APC), if applicable, is available on the journal website. Any applicable fees will be communicated transparently to authors before publication.

15. Contact Information

For inquiries regarding manuscript preparation, submission, or the review process, please contact the Editorial Office using the contact information available on the Digital Business and Innovation Journal (DIBI) website.

Versi ini lebih konsisten dengan praktik jurnal internasional karena:

Menyesuaikan seluruh isi dengan fokus Digital Business dan Business Innovation.
Menambahkan acuan COPE sebagai standar etika publikasi internasasional.
Memperbarui persyaratan referensi menjadi minimal 25 referensi, yang lebih umum untuk jurnal bereputasi.
Menyertakan batas Similarity Index ≤20% sebagai panduan bagi penulis.
Menambahkan Journal Scope dalam Author Guidelines agar calon penulis dapat langsung menilai kesesuaian naskah sebelum mengirimkan artikel.