JGB: jurnal Guna bhakti is published twice a year. It is a peer-reviewed academic journal focusing on research and contemporary issues related to social, religious, and public studies. The aim of this journal is to provide readers with a better understanding of current social and religious phenomena and to present recent developments through the publication of scholarly articles and research reports.

The journal invites contributions from scholars and experts working across diverse disciplines in the fields of social sciences, religion, and public policy. Articles must be original, research-based, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere. All submitted manuscripts are subject to review by the editor, editorial board, and blind peer reviewers. Manuscripts that do not comply with the journal's formatting or length requirements will be rejected without review.

General Requirements

• The article has not been published or submitted elsewhere.
• The manuscript must be written in English using a formal academic style and structure.
• The article should be prepared in Microsoft Word, using Garamond 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing, and a length of 5,500–7,000 words.
• The manuscript must be the author's original work.
• The author(s) are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of citations, grammar, tables, and figures prior to submission.
• Authors must revise their manuscripts according to the reviewers' and editors' recommendations.
• Authors must register through the JGB: jurnal Guna bhakti online journal system before submission and complete the registration form accurately.
• Articles must be submitted online.
• All submitted manuscripts will be reviewed by the Editorial Board.

Introduction

• A clear presentation of the main research topic or problem.
• A review of recent and relevant literature (preferably from the last 10 years).
• Identification of the research gap, inconsistency, or controversy in previous studies.
• A statement of the research problem, objectives, context, and unit of analysis.
• An overview of the article's structure and discussion outline.

Method

• Research design
• Population and sample (or research subjects)
• Data collection techniques
• Instruments used and how they were developed
• Data analysis methods

For qualitative research (e.g., case studies or classroom action research), authors should include information about the researcher's role, participants or informants, location and duration of the research, and the procedures for ensuring data validity.

Subheadings within the method section should be written as paragraphs—not as bullet points or numbered lists.

Results

• Present research findings clearly and concisely, providing enough detail to support conclusions.
• Use tables or figures when necessary but avoid duplication of data; each table or figure must be followed by explanatory narration.
• Interpret results using proper academic language and standard spelling.
• Statistical calculations or hypothesis testing processes should not be detailed—only the results should be presented.
• Tables, graphs, and figures should be used to support the explanation and compared with findings from other reputable studies.

Discussion

• Answer the research questions or problem statements.
• Explain how the results were obtained.
• Interpret the findings in depth.
• Relate findings to existing theories or previous studies.
• Propose new theories or modifications to existing ones.

Authors are strongly encouraged to reference internationally indexed journals (Scopus) and nationally accredited journals (Sinta) to strengthen their analysis and discussion.

Conclusion

The Conclusion should summarize the main findings as the direct answer to the research objectives and problem statements.

If multiple conclusions are drawn, they should be written using numbered paragraphs (not bullet points).

Authors may also include suggestions for further research or practical implications of their findings.

Acknowledgment

This section is optional and may be used to express gratitude to individuals or institutions that contributed to the research or manuscript preparation.

References

References must be managed using Mendeley software, formatted according to the Chicago Manual of Style – Full Note Edition (17th Edition).

Citations must follow the footnote style, including:

Author Name, Title of Book/Article, Place of Publication, Publisher, and Year.