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MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION
This page explains how to organize and format a manuscript for Jurnal Sains dan Teknologi, abbreviated as INSOLOGI. It should be read together with the Author Guidelines. Manuscripts are judged on their scholarly quality, originality, relevance to the Focus and Scope of the journal, research integrity, and the outcome of peer review. Following the format described here does not guarantee acceptance.
Authors must write directly in the official INSOLOGI template, which can be downloaded from the Template page. Please do not change the page size, margins, fonts, spacing, heading styles, or layout of the template.
Manuscript Preparation
1. General Format
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| File format | Editable Microsoft Word file (.doc or .docx) |
| Language | Academic Indonesian or English. If the manuscript is written in English, use either British or American spelling consistently. The abstract is provided in both English and Indonesian. |
| Length | 8 to 12 pages, including tables, figures, and references |
| Page setup | A4 (210 mm by 297 mm), one column. Top and bottom margins 2 cm, left and right margins 3 cm. |
| Font and spacing | Times New Roman 12 pt for the main text, single spacing, justified (except in tables, figures, and the reference list) |
| Abstract | 150 to 200 words in a single paragraph |
| Keywords | 3 to 5 keywords, separated by commas |
| Citation style | APA style, inserted with the citation tool of Mendeley |
The formatting of individual elements (title, headings, captions, and the reference list) follows the template and the Author Guidelines.
2. Title, Author Information, Abstract, and Keywords
| Element | Typeface and size | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Times New Roman 15 pt | Bold |
| Author names | Times New Roman 10 pt | Bold, centered, without academic titles |
| Affiliations and email addresses | Times New Roman 10 pt | Regular, centered |
| Abstract (English) | Times New Roman 10 pt | Heading in bold and italic, body text in italic, single spacing, justified |
| Abstrak (Indonesian) | Times New Roman 10 pt | Heading in bold, body text in regular type, single spacing, justified |
2.1 Title
The title has no more than 15 words and is written in Indonesian or English. It should be concise and specific, it should describe the content of the article with the fewest words that are necessary, and it should not contain unsupported claims or unnecessary abbreviations.
2.2 Author Information
Write the names of the authors without academic titles. List the affiliation of each author in the order of study program, faculty, name of the institution, city, and country, and link it to the author with a superscript number. Provide the email address of every author, and mark the corresponding author with an asterisk (*). Enter all authors and their affiliations in the metadata of the submission.
2.3 Abstract
The abstract has 150 to 200 words and consists of a single paragraph. It summarizes the background, the objective, the method, the main findings, and the conclusion or implications of the research. It should not contain citations or abbreviations that are not explained. The English abstract is written in italic and the Indonesian abstract in regular type.
2.4 Keywords
Provide 3 to 5 specific terms or short phrases that describe the manuscript, separated by commas. Avoid terms that are too broad and words that already appear in the title.
3. Organization of the Main Text
The main sections are fixed, as shown below. Subsections may be added, but no subsection may consist of only one paragraph.
| Section | Minimum length | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Introduction | 700 words | The context and background of the problem, the solution that is offered, at least five related studies from the last five years, the research gap, and the objectives and expected outcomes of the research. The related literature is presented in the introduction, and there is no separate literature review section. |
| 2. Research Methodology | 500 words | Subsection 2.1, Research Stages, is mandatory. The section also describes the design, the data or materials, the instruments or equipment, the procedures, the analysis techniques, and the software or tools that were used. A new method needs enough detail for others to reproduce it. If human participants are involved, state their permission and informed consent. |
| 3. Results and Discussion | 1,800 words | The results are presented first as facts and data, organized by the objectives or the research questions, with tables and figures that do not repeat the same data. The discussion then interprets the results, links them to previous studies, answers the research questions, presents doubtful results objectively, and mentions the limitations of the study. |
| 4. Conclusion | 200 words | Contains no citations. It answers the research problem or objectives, states the contribution, the possible applications, and the implications, and may suggest further research. It is written in paragraphs, not as a list. |
| Acknowledgments (if any) | Not specified | The funders and the parties that provided facilities or support. |
| References | 15 references | Prepared as described in Section 6. |
Please note: Review articles and literature studies follow the same sections. In such manuscripts, the Research Methodology section explains how the sources were identified, selected, and analyzed. In the body text, avoid numbering and bullet symbols, write foreign terms in italics, and avoid blank areas on the pages.
4. Tables, Figures, and Other Display Material
Tables and figures should help the reader to understand the results. Do not describe the same data repeatedly in a table, a figure, and the text.
| Element | Aspect | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tables | Numbering | Number the tables in the order of their first appearance, and refer to each table in the text. |
| Caption | Above the table, centered, Times New Roman 10 pt, in the form “Table 1. Title of the table”. | |
| Content | Times New Roman 10 pt, with thin borders as in the sample table of the template. Use editable text, not images, and give clear column labels with units. | |
| Notes | Define abbreviations and statistical notation in a note below the table. | |
| Figures | Numbering | Number the figures in order, refer to each figure in the text, and explain what each figure shows. |
| Caption | Below the figure, centered, Times New Roman 10 pt, in the form “Figure 1. Title of the figure”. | |
| Quality | Use figures of high quality that are legible at the size of publication. Do not rely on color alone to convey meaning. | |
| Source and permission | State the source on a separate line below the caption, in the form “Source: ...”. Material that is reproduced or adapted from other sources requires permission. See the Copyright Notice and Licensing pages. |
5. Abbreviations, Equations, and Quotations
| Topic | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 5.1 Abbreviations and terms | Define every nonstandard abbreviation when it is first used, and use terms consistently throughout the manuscript. |
| 5.2 Equations | Write equations with the Equation editor of Microsoft Word. Number them in the order in which they appear, in parentheses at the right side of the equation, for example (1). Explain each variable in a sentence, and refer to the equations in the text. |
| 5.3 Numerical data | Use a consistent level of precision. State the units, the sample sizes, and the statistical measures that are used, such as the mean, the standard deviation, and the level of significance. |
| 5.4 Quotations | Separate direct quotations clearly from your own wording, give the source and the location (for example the page number), and indicate when a quotation has been translated. |
6. Citations and References
| Rule | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Citation style | APA style. Insert the citations in the text with the citation tool of Mendeley. |
| Matching of citations | Every citation in the text must match an entry in the list of references, and every entry in the list must be cited in the text. The conclusion contains no citations. |
| Type of sources | National or international journals, electronic articles, books, theses, and conference proceedings. |
| Number and age | At least 15 primary and recent references, published within the last five years. Primary references are original research such as journal articles and conference proceedings. |
| Completeness | Give complete bibliographic details for every reference, including the page range or the article number. |
| DOI links | Give the DOI of every reference that has one, written as a link that begins with https://doi.org/. For online sources without a DOI, give the URL. |
| Format of the list | Heading REFERENCES in Times New Roman 12 pt. The entries are written in Times New Roman 10 pt with single spacing and a hanging indent, in alphabetical order. |
| Reference manager | Use a reference manager for the citations and the list of references. Authors remain responsible for checking that every entry produced by the software is accurate. |
Examples of APA reference formats for journal articles, books, book chapters, proceedings, and theses are given in the Author Guidelines.
7. Declarations and Disclosures
The template does not contain separate sections for declarations. Funding is acknowledged in the Acknowledgments, and the permission and consent of participants are described in the Research Methodology. The editors may ask for further statements when necessary. The policies that govern each topic are listed below.
| Topic | Governing policy |
|---|---|
| Authorship and contributions | Authorship and Contributorship |
| Funding, research ethics, and integrity | Publication Ethics |
| Conflicts of interest | Conflicts of Interest |
| Availability of research data | Data Sharing Policy |
| Use of generative AI and automated tools | Generative AI Policies |
| Originality and similarity of text | Plagiarism Policy |
8. Supplementary Material
Supplementary material is optional. It may include research instruments (such as questionnaires, tests, interview guides, observation sheets, and scoring rubrics), datasets, and other material that supports the study. Each item should have a consistent label and a descriptive title, it should be referred to in the text, and it should be explained, including its content, its relevance to the study, and any software that is needed to open it.
Please note: Supplementary material cannot replace the explanation of the main contribution of the manuscript, which must be given in the manuscript itself. The sharing of data follows the Data Sharing Policy. Supplementary files are uploaded together with the manuscript during the submission.
Related Instructions and Assistance
For a general orientation, the steps of the submission, and the checklist for the preparation of a manuscript, please read the Author Guidelines. If you find a conflict between the template and these instructions, or if you have a question about the template, please send an email to jurnal.insologi@gmail.com before you submit the manuscript.
