Guide to Authors

Submission Requirements
Authors are required to submit the following documents as part of the manuscript submission process:
  1. Title Page
  2. Manuscript (Anonymized Main Document)
  3. Turnitin Similarity Report (maximum similarity index: 20%).
Manuscript Format
  • Title: Maximum 15 words; Times New Roman; font size 14; capitalize each word except conjunctions and prepositions.
  • Authors’ Names: Times New Roman; font size 10; use superscript numerals to indicate affiliations.
  • Affiliations: Institution name, city, province, and country; Times New Roman; font size 10.
  • Corresponding Author: Indicated with an asterisk (*); e-mail address listed on the title page.
Abstract Structure
The abstract must be structured and include the following components:
  • Introduction
  • Objective
  • Method
  • Results
  • Conclusion
Keywords: Minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 keywords.
Manuscript Components
The manuscript must include the following sections:
  • Introduction
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Author Contributions Statement
  • Conflicts of Interest
  • Declaration of Generative AI and AI-Assisted Technologies in the Writing Process
  • Source of Funding Statement
  • Acknowledgments
  • References (Vancouver style; minimum 25 references, at least 80% from peer-reviewed journal articles)
Complete Example

Title:
“The Title Is Written With a Maximum of 15 Words Without Including the Year of Study”

Authors:
John Doe1,*, Jane Smith2, Mark Lee3

Affiliations:
1 Department of Nursing, Politeknik Sandi Karsa, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
2 Department of Nursing, Politeknik Sandi Karsa, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
3 Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Corresponding Author:
John Doe1
E-mail: john.doe@example.com

Abstract Structure:

  • Introduction: Present the background, research context, and relevant literature.
  • Objective: Clearly state the research aims.
  • Methods: Describe the study design, data collection, and analytical approach.
  • Results: Summarize key findings supported by tables or figures where appropriate.
  • Conclusion: Highlight major findings, implications, and recommendations.

Keywords: Keyword1; Keyword2; Keyword3; Keyword4

Detailed manuscript structure and formatting guidelines are provided in the subsequent section.
Detailed Manuscript Structure
  • INTRODUCTION: Background, literature review, research gaps, and objectives.
  • METHODS: Study design, population and sample, instruments, data collection, analysis, and ethical approval.
  • RESULTS: Presentation of findings supported by tables or figures.
  • DISCUSSION: Interpretation of results, comparison with previous studies, implications, and limitations.
  • CONCLUSION: Summary of key findings and recommendations.
  • AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONS: Description of each author’s role.
  • CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: Disclosure of any potential conflicts.
  • DECLARATION OF GENERATIVE AI AND AI-ASSISTED TECHNOLOGIES: Disclosure of AI use for language or structural editing only; AI tools must not replace authors’ intellectual contribution.
  • SOURCE OF FUNDING: Disclosure of funding sources and their non-involvement in study design and analysis.
  • ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Recognition of supporting individuals or institutions.
  • REFERENCES: Vancouver style; minimum 25 references, with at least 80% from peer-reviewed journals.