Submissions

Author Guidelines

General Requirement:

1. The length of the article must be at least 4,000 words, not including any attachments.
2. The article must be typed using Microsoft Word, on A4-size paper, single-spaced, and in one column.
3. The left margin must be 3 cm; the right margin must be 3 cm; the lower margin must be 3 cm; aligned; the font must be Times New Roman, in size 12 (except for the article’s title, which is in size 16; name of the authors and the corresponding author which is in 10, affiliation of the authors which is in 9.
4. The first paragraph and thereafter are started with one (1) tab (first line indented).
5. Within an article written in Indonesian, foreign words or local words are italicized. Within an article written in English, Indonesian words or local words are italicized.
6. The space between the subtitle and the preceding text is an automatic space.
7. The space between the text and the title of a table, or between a figure and the text, or between a table and a figure, or between two subtitles is six (6) points.
8. References should be indicated by numbers in square brackets within the text. While the actual authors can be mentioned, the reference numbers must always accompany them. For example: “..... as demonstrated [4,5]. Daru and Deka [6] obtained a different result ....”. Additionally, spell out abbreviations in full the first time they are used in the text.
9. The figure should be inserted directly into the text. Figures and illustrations should be clear, high-contrast, and readable, without frame lines. Small figures should be 6-7 cm wide, while large figures should be 12-14 cm wide, with the height adjusted accordingly. Use Times New Roman 8 font for letters and numbers in scales, legends, and notes, and set line widths to 1.5 pt. Raw spectra from measurements often have letters and numbers that are too small to read and should be edited before insertion into the text. Each figure must be cited and explained within the text.
10. Figures or photos must be clear and displayed in bright resolution.

Manuscript Structures:

TITLE:  The title must accurately, clearly, and concisely represent the focus and content of the paper, ensuring it is brief and grammatically correct. The title should be written in Times New Roman in size 16.

AUTHOR(S) IDENTITY:  Authors listed should be those who have contributed significantly to the work. Use full names, including first names, initials, and surnames (e.g., Daru S. B. Anugrah) or first initials, middle names, and surnames (e.g., D. Seto Bagus Anugrah). Avoid using only initials with surnames (e.g., D. S. B. Anugrah), as it can cause difficulty indexing and retrieval and interfere with unique identification. Do not include professional titles or academic degrees. Multiple authors can be marked with an asterisk (*) to indicate the corresponding author.

AFFILIATION IDENTITY:  Use numbers to match author names to their affiliations for multiple addresses. Affiliations cannot be changed after manuscript acceptance, though the current affiliation can be added as a footnote upon request after acceptance. Changes to authorship can only be requested during the review stage.

INSTITUTION ADDRESS:  Write the full address of the authors’ affiliation, including the country.

EMAIL ADDRESS:  Write the email address of all authors. If there are multiple email addresses, separate each email address with a comma. Each email address should be in italics, in the font Times New Roman in size 10, single-spaced. Mark the corresponding author’s email with an asterix (*).

ABSTRACT:  All manuscripts must include an abstract. The abstract should briefly outline the research problem or purpose, describe the theoretical or experimental approach used, summarize the main findings, and highlight the implications of the results. The abstract should be one paragraph and no longer than 200 words. Since the abstract is often presented separately from the article, it must be comprehensible on its own. Avoid using abbreviations and compound numbers in the abstract.

KEYWORDS: Provide 3-5 significant keywords to assist readers in literature retrieval. Each keyword should start with a capital letter and be separated by a comma (,).

INTRODUCTION:  The introduction of the manuscript should be written in clear, grammatically correct English. Clearly state the objectives of the work and provide sufficient background information without going into a detailed literature review or summarizing the results. Ensure that every reference cited in the text is included in the reference list and vice versa. It is recommended to use a reference manager, with Mendeley being a preferred option. References should be indicated by numbers in square brackets within the text. While the actual authors can be mentioned, the reference numbers must always accompany them. For example: “..... as demonstrated [4,5]. Daru and Deka [6] obtained a different result ....”. Additionally, spell out abbreviations in full the first time they are used in the text.

MATERIALS / DATA DESCRIPTION / METHODS:  Provide enough detail to enable replication of the work, covering Materials, Instrumentation, Data Collection and Procedures. The title of this section can be adjusted according to the author's needs, which can be in the form of Materials or Data Description or Methods. This should be presented in a paragraph with complete sentences. Cite any previously published methods with references, detailing only the modifications made. Equations can be included in the text or separately, numbered in parentheses on the right margin, and referenced as Eq. (1), etc. This section can be tailored to your research needs and even for theoretical work and computational details, including software, algorithms, and equations. Material and instrument details are unnecessary for purely theoretical/computational work.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: This section presents the findings, with results and discussions supported by schemes, figures, graphs, tables, reactions, and equations. The title of this section can be adjusted according to the author's needs, which can be in the form of results and discussions or even only focus on discussion. Each item should be clearly numbered. Ensure all tables and figures have titles or captions and legends to be self-explanatory. Write equations using the equation editor. Paste graphs, diagrams, or curves from Excel in an editable format. All figures and tables must be referenced in the discussion.

The table should be inserted directly into the text.

Table 1.

The figure should be inserted directly into the text. Figures and illustrations should be clear, high-contrast, and readable, without frame lines. Small figures should be 6-7 cm wide, while large figures should be 12-14 cm wide, with the height adjusted accordingly. Use Times New Roman 8 font for letters and numbers in scales, legends, and notes, and set line widths to 1.5 pt. Raw spectra from measurements often have letters and numbers that are too small to read and should be edited before insertion into the text. Each figure must be cited and explained within the text.

Figure 1.

CONCLUSION:  This section should highlight the key interpretations and conclusions drawn from the paper, emphasizing their significance. The primary conclusion should directly align with the research objectives, serving as a concise summary, either as a standalone conclusion or as part of a Discussion or Results and Discussion subsection. It should avoid simply restating the abstract. Additionally, this section may explore the potential implications of the findings.

SUPPORTING INFORMATION: If needed, include supplementary materials (extra table(s), figure(s), equation(s), etc.) relevant to the current study. Upon acceptance of the manuscript, the editors will furnish a complete link to the article along with the supplementary information (SI).

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:  Typically, the paper's final paragraph serves as the acknowledgement section, where individuals, institutions, and funding sources (including state grant/contract numbers and sponsors) are recognized. This acknowledgement should be concise, expressing gratitude to the original supporters of the work and esteemed institutions.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST: State that the authors have no conflict of interest.

REFERENCES: Please use IEEE style on reference formatting at submission. When relevant, include the author(s)' names, the title of the journal/book, the chapter or article title, the year of publication, the volume number or book chapter, and the article number or pagination. It is recommended that DOI (Digital Object Identifier) be included whenever possible. References should be listed at the conclusion of the manuscript, with authors ensuring the accuracy and comprehensiveness of all citations. It is crucial that references remain current; a minimum of 20 references must be cited, with at least 80% being up to date (published within the last ten years) and primary references (journal articles).]

Example:

[1]        D. S. B. Anugrah et al., “Development of alginate-based film incorporated with anthocyanins of red cabbage and zinc oxide nanoparticles as freshness indicator for prawns,” Int. J. Biol. Macromol., vol. 251, no. April, p. 126203, Nov. 2023.

Please refer to the manuscript template prior to submission.