Manusript Types

Journal Mahasiswa: Jurnal Ilmiah Penalaran dan Penelitian Mahasiswa accepts scholarly manuscripts that contribute to the advancement of academic knowledge, scientific research, and practical applications across multidisciplinary fields.

The journal primarily publishes original research articles and literature review articles. All submissions must demonstrate academic relevance, methodological rigor, originality, and a meaningful contribution to the development of knowledge.

The following manuscript types are accepted by the journal.

1. Original Research Article

Original Research Articles present the results of original empirical, experimental, analytical, or applied research conducted by the authors.

These manuscripts should provide new findings, evidence, methodologies, or insights that contribute to existing knowledge within the relevant field of study.

Original research may involve quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method approaches, as well as experimental studies, case studies, surveys, system development, and other appropriate research designs.

Recommended Structure:

  1. Title

  2. Abstract

  3. Keywords

  4. Introduction

  5. Literature Review or Theoretical Background

  6. Research Methods

  7. Results and Discussion

  8. Conclusion

  9. Acknowledgments (if applicable)

  10. Funding Statement (if applicable)

  11. Conflict of Interest Statement

  12. References

General Requirements:

  • Must present original research findings.

  • Must clearly identify the research problem and objectives.

  • Must explain the research methodology in sufficient detail.

  • Must present results supported by relevant data or evidence.

  • Must discuss findings in relation to previous research.

  • Must demonstrate a clear contribution to the relevant academic field.

2. Literature Review Article

Literature Review Articles provide a critical, systematic, or integrative examination of existing scholarly publications concerning a specific research topic.

These manuscripts should synthesize previous research, identify emerging trends, evaluate theoretical developments, recognize research gaps, and propose directions for future studies.

The journal welcomes different review approaches, including narrative reviews, systematic literature reviews (SLR), scoping reviews, and bibliometric reviews, provided that the methodology is clearly explained and appropriate to the research objectives.

Recommended Structure:

  1. Title

  2. Abstract

  3. Keywords

  4. Introduction

  5. Review Methodology

  6. Results or Literature Synthesis

  7. Discussion

  8. Research Gaps and Future Directions

  9. Conclusion

  10. Acknowledgments (if applicable)

  11. Funding Statement (if applicable)

  12. Conflict of Interest Statement

  13. References

General Requirements:

  • Must have a clearly defined research topic and review objectives.

  • Must use relevant and credible scholarly sources.

  • Must explain the literature search, selection, and analysis procedures where applicable.

  • Must provide critical synthesis rather than merely summarizing individual publications.

  • Must identify significant findings, theoretical developments, or research gaps.

  • Must demonstrate meaningful academic contributions.

3. General Submission Requirements for All Manuscript Types

Regardless of manuscript type, all submissions must:

  1. Be original and comply with the journal's publication ethics.

  2. Fall within the journal's aims and scope.

  3. Follow the official Journal Mahasiswa manuscript template.

  4. Include appropriate citations and a complete reference list.

  5. Disclose relevant funding information and conflicts of interest.

  6. Meet the journal's academic and technical requirements.

  7. Be submitted through the official journal submission system.

4. Manuscript Evaluation

All submitted manuscripts are subject to an initial editorial assessment to determine their relevance, originality, completeness, and compliance with the journal's requirements.

Manuscripts that pass the initial assessment will proceed to the peer-review process in accordance with the journal's editorial and review policies.

The journal reserves the right to reject manuscripts that do not meet its academic standards, ethical requirements, or publication criteria.

5. Editorial Discretion

The Editor-in-Chief and editorial team reserve the right to determine the suitability of submitted manuscripts based on their academic quality, relevance, originality, and contribution to the journal's scope.

Submission of a manuscript does not guarantee acceptance or publication.