Manuscript Preparation Guidelines
Journal Mahasiswa: Jurnal Ilmiah Penalaran dan Penelitian Mahasiswa welcomes original research articles and literature review manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of knowledge, academic discussion, and practical applications across relevant scientific disciplines.
Authors are required to prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the following guidelines before submitting them to the journal. Manuscripts that do not comply with the journal's requirements may be returned for technical revision prior to the peer-review process.
1. General Requirements
All submitted manuscripts must meet the following requirements:
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The manuscript must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by another journal.
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The manuscript must fall within the aims and scope of Journal Mahasiswa.
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Manuscripts must be written in clear and academically appropriate English or Indonesian, subject to the journal's applicable language requirements.
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Authors must use the official journal manuscript template.
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All references, quotations, tables, figures, and research materials must be properly acknowledged.
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Manuscripts must comply with the journal's Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement.
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Authors must disclose any relevant conflicts of interest and funding information.
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Authors must ensure that the manuscript has been carefully proofread before submission.
2. Manuscript Structure
Research articles should generally follow the Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion (IMRAD) structure.
The recommended manuscript structure is as follows:
A. Title
The title should be concise, informative, specific, and representative of the main subject of the research. Avoid unnecessary abbreviations and overly general expressions.
B. Author Information
Include the full names of all authors, institutional affiliations, country, and the corresponding author's email address.
C. Abstract
The abstract should provide a concise overview of the research, including:
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Research background or purpose.
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Research objectives.
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Research methods.
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Main findings.
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Conclusion and research implications.
D. Keywords
Provide 3–5 relevant keywords that represent the main concepts, methods, and research subject. Keywords should be selected to improve discoverability and indexing.
E. Introduction
The introduction should explain the research background, relevant literature, research problem, research gap, objectives, and the significance or contribution of the study.
F. Literature Review / Theoretical Background
Present relevant theories, previous studies, and conceptual foundations supporting the research. This section should establish the theoretical basis and research framework where appropriate.
G. Research Methods
Describe the research design, data sources, research subjects or objects, instruments, procedures, and analytical techniques. The methods should be sufficiently detailed to allow readers to understand and assess the research process.
H. Results and Discussion
Present research findings clearly and systematically. Interpret the results in relation to the research objectives, theoretical foundations, and previous studies. Tables, figures, and statistical information may be included where necessary.
I. Conclusion
Summarize the main findings and their contributions. Conclusions should directly address the research objectives and avoid introducing information that has not been discussed in the manuscript.
J. Acknowledgments (if applicable)
Acknowledge individuals, institutions, research facilities, or organizations that provided significant assistance but do not meet the authorship criteria.
K. Funding Statement (if applicable)
Identify the funding institution, grant number, or other relevant financial support. If the research received no specific funding, authors should state this accordingly.
L. Conflict of Interest Statement
Disclose any financial or non-financial interests that could influence the research, interpretation, or publication process.
M. References
Include all cited sources using the journal's prescribed referencing style. All references cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list and vice versa.
3. Formatting Requirements
Authors should follow the formatting specifications below and use the official manuscript template.
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Paper Size: A4.
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Font: Times New Roman.
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Font Size: 12 pt for main body text, unless otherwise specified in the template.
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Line Spacing: Follow the official journal template.
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Text Alignment: Justified.
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Margins: Follow the official journal template.
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Paragraphs: Use consistent paragraph formatting throughout the manuscript.
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Page Numbers: Include page numbers where required by the template.
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Language: English or Indonesian, subject to the journal's language requirements.
Authors are strongly encouraged to use the official template rather than manually adjusting the document formatting.
4. Tables and Figures
Tables and figures should be used only when they contribute meaningfully to the presentation of research findings.
Tables:
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Number tables consecutively.
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Provide a clear and descriptive title.
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Place the title above the table.
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Explain abbreviations and provide source information where necessary.
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Ensure that all tables are referenced in the manuscript text.
Figures:
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Number figures consecutively.
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Provide a clear and informative caption below each figure.
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Use images and diagrams with sufficient resolution and readability.
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Identify the source of reproduced or adapted figures.
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Obtain permission when copyrighted materials require authorization.
5. Citation and Referencing
Authors must provide appropriate citations for all ideas, theories, data, and findings derived from other sources.
The journal recommends using a consistent academic referencing style, as specified in the official manuscript template.
Authors are encouraged to:
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Prioritize relevant and credible scholarly publications.
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Include recent literature where appropriate.
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Use primary research sources whenever possible.
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Verify the accuracy of author names, publication years, article titles, journal names, and DOI information.
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Ensure consistency between in-text citations and the reference list.
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Avoid irrelevant citations and excessive self-citation.
Reference management tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote may be used to manage citations and bibliographies.
6. Research Ethics and Originality
All manuscripts must comply with recognized standards of academic integrity.
Authors must not engage in plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, or other forms of research misconduct.
Where research involves human participants, animals, or sensitive personal information, authors must provide relevant ethical approval and informed consent documentation where applicable.
The journal may use similarity-checking tools to identify potential plagiarism or inappropriate text overlap. Similarity reports will be evaluated by the editorial team in context and not solely on the basis of a numerical score.
7. Language and Proofreading
Authors are responsible for ensuring that manuscripts are written in clear, accurate, and academically appropriate language.
Manuscripts with substantial grammatical, spelling, or language problems may be returned for language revision before further editorial processing.
Authors are encouraged to seek professional proofreading or language editing when necessary.
8. Submission Checklist
Before submitting a manuscript, authors should ensure that:
The manuscript follows the journal's aims and scope.
The manuscript is original and is not under consideration elsewhere.
The official journal template has been used.
The manuscript contains all required sections.
Author names and institutional affiliations are complete and accurate.
The abstract and keywords are included.
All tables and figures are numbered and properly referenced.
All citations correspond to entries in the reference list.
Relevant ethical approvals and informed consent statements are included, where applicable.
Conflicts of interest and funding information are disclosed.
The manuscript has been checked for language quality and formatting consistency.
9. Manuscript Template
Authors are required to prepare their manuscripts using the official Journal Mahasiswa manuscript template.
The template provides standardized formatting and structural guidance to ensure consistency across published articles.
Authors can access the official manuscript template through the journal's website or the designated template download link.
10. Editorial Compliance
Manuscripts that do not meet the journal's preparation requirements may be returned to authors for technical correction before entering the peer-review process.
Compliance with these guidelines does not guarantee acceptance. All manuscripts remain subject to editorial assessment and the journal's peer-review procedures.
For further information regarding manuscript preparation and submission, authors may contact the Journal Mahasiswa editorial office.
