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MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION
This page explains in detail how to prepare a manuscript for Jurnal Manajemen Informatika dan Bisnis Digital. It describes the file, the front matter, each section of the article, the tables, the figures, the equations, and the citations and references.
Every manuscript must be written in the official JUMINTAL article template. Please use this page together with the Author Guidelines, and do not use the format of another journal.
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Requirements at a Glance
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| File | Editable Microsoft Word file (.docx), written in the official template |
| Language | Indonesian or English, with an abstract in both languages |
| Length | 8 to 10 pages |
| Page setup | A4. Top and bottom margins 4 cm, left and right margins 3 cm. |
| Text | Times New Roman 12 pt, single spacing, justified |
| Title | Maximum 15 words, in Indonesian, bold, 14 pt |
| Abstract and keywords | 150 to 200 words in one paragraph, followed by 3 to 5 keywords |
| Citations and references | APA Style, with at least 15 references |
1General Format and File
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Template | All styles, including the headings and the captions of tables and figures, are already provided in the official template. Write inside the template and do not change its styles. |
| File format | Submit an editable Microsoft Word file (.docx). Do not submit a PDF as the manuscript file. |
| Language | Write in clear academic Indonesian or English. In an English manuscript, use one spelling standard (British or American) from the first page to the last. The title is written in Indonesian, and the abstract is given in both languages. |
| Length | The article must have 8 to 10 pages in the official template. |
| Page setup | A4 paper (21 × 29.7 cm). Margins: top 4 cm, bottom 4 cm, left 3 cm, right 3 cm. |
| Text | Times New Roman 12 pt, single spacing, justified. Use italics for foreign terms. |
| Header and footer | Replace the placeholder in the header with the title of your article. Leave the license line and the page number in the footer as they are in the template. |
Please note. A manuscript that follows these rules is not guaranteed to be accepted. Every manuscript is evaluated for scholarly quality, originality, fit with the Focus and Scope, research integrity, and the result of peer review.
2Title and Author Information
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Title | Maximum 15 words, written in Indonesian, bold, 14 pt, and centered. The title must be concise and specific. Avoid abbreviations, acronyms, and claims that the study cannot support. |
| Authors | Write the full name of each author without academic titles, in bold 12 pt. Use a superscript number after each name to link the author to an affiliation. |
| Affiliations | Write each affiliation on its own line with the matching superscript number, in this order: study program, faculty, name of the institution, city, and country. |
| Give the email address of every author on one line that starts with the word Email. If the corresponding author is not the first author, mark that author with an asterisk (*). | |
| Submission metadata | Enter every author and every affiliation in the submission system, in the same order and with the same spelling as in the manuscript. |
| Article information | The received, accepted, and published dates are completed by the editorial office. Authors do not need to change them. |
Example of the author block
Author One 1, Author Two 2, Author Three 3
1Study Program, Faculty, Name of Institution, City, Indonesia
2Study Program, Faculty, Name of Institution, City, Indonesia
3Study Program, Faculty, Name of Institution, City, Indonesia
Email: 1author1@email.com, 2author2@email.com, 3author3@email.com
3Abstract and Keywords
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Languages | Give two abstracts. The English abstract has the heading ABSTRACT and is set in italics. The Indonesian abstract has the heading ABSTRAK and is set in regular type. |
| Length and form | 150 to 200 words in one paragraph, single spacing, with the margins indented inward as in the template |
| Content | State the research problem and the objectives, the method that was used, and the results that were obtained. Do not include citations, and write out any abbreviation that is not widely known. |
| Keywords | 3 to 5 keywords separated by commas, written after each abstract with the label Keyword (English) or Kata Kunci (Indonesian). Choose specific terms that name the main concepts of the study. Avoid very broad terms and avoid repeating words that are already in the title. A keyword can be a single word or a combination of words. |
Keyword: problem, methods, result
Kata Kunci: masalah, metode, hasil
4Structure of the Manuscript
The main sections are fixed. Number the section headings, write them in capital letters, and set them in bold 12 pt.
| Section | What to write |
|---|---|
| 1. INTRODUCTION (PENDAHULUAN) |
Give the background of the study, a brief review of related research, the reason why the study was carried out, the state of the art, the research gap, the novelty, and the research objective or question. Avoid a general literature review and general definitions in this section. The brief review of related research is part of the Introduction and is not a separate section. |
| 2. METHOD (METODE) |
Explain how the research was carried out: the method, the type, the time and the place, the target and the subjects, the procedure, the instruments, the technique of data analysis, and the software that was used. For a technical study, describe the analysis, the architecture, the method used to solve the problem, and the implementation. A new method needs enough detail for another researcher to repeat it, while an established method can simply be cited. For a study with human participants, describe how permission and informed consent were obtained. Avoid common scientific concepts and their definitions. Avoid subheadings in this section. |
| 3. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION (HASIL DAN PEMBAHASAN) |
This is the main part of the article and usually the longest. Present the results of the data analysis, organized by the research objective or question. Use tables, figures, and graphs to make the results clearer, and do not repeat the same data in the text, in a table, and in a figure. Comment on every table, figure, and graph, and give its source when it is quoted. Do not present the process of hypothesis testing. Report only the results of the analysis and of the hypothesis tests. In the discussion, interpret the findings, link them to earlier research, and explain alternative explanations and limitations. Report doubtful results objectively. |
| 4. CLOSING (PENUTUP) |
4.1 Conclusion (Kesimpulan). State the facts that were obtained and answer the research problem or objective. Do not discuss the results again, and do not introduce new findings. Write the conclusion as sentences in a paragraph and not as a numbered list. 4.2 Suggestions (Saran). Give suggestions that are based on the findings that were discussed. They can refer to practical actions, to the development of new theory, and to possibilities for further research. |
| REFERENCES (DAFTAR PUSTAKA) |
Prepared as described in section 9. An optional Acknowledgements paragraph can be placed before the references (see section 10). |
Subsections
- Subsections are numbered (for example 3.1 and 3.2), set in bold, and written in title case.
- Subsections are most suitable for Results and Discussion, where the findings often need to be organized. Avoid them in the Method section.
- A subsection must contain more than one paragraph. Do not create a subsection for a single paragraph.
- Avoid numbered lists and bulleted lists in the body text, and avoid leaving large blank areas on a page.
5Writing Conventions
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Foreign terms | Use italics for foreign terms, in 12 pt. |
| Abbreviations and acronyms | An abbreviation that is widely known, such as IEEE, does not need an explanation. An acronym that is not widely known, or that was created by the author, must be written in full when it first appears, for example: Prototype ROMANTIS (Robot Pemberi Makan Otomatis). Use technical terms consistently. Do not use abbreviations or acronyms in the title unless they cannot be avoided. |
| Numerical data | Keep the numerical precision consistent. State the units, the sample sizes, and the statistics that were used, such as the mean, the standard deviation, and the level of significance. |
| Quotations | Keep direct quotations clearly separate from your own words. Cite the source and, wherever possible, the page. Say so when a quotation is your own translation. |
| Emphasis | Do not use underlining, except for web addresses. |
6Tables
- Number the tables in the order in which they first appear (Table 1, Table 2, and so on), and refer to every table in the text.
- Write the title of the table above the table. The title is centered, is not bold, and has no color.
- Use 12 pt for both the title and the content of the table.
- Use horizontal lines only, as in the table of the template. Do not draw vertical lines.
- Build every table as editable text in Word, not as a picture.
- Give each column a clear label and state the unit of measurement. Explain abbreviations and statistical symbols in a note below the table.
- A table that is quoted from another source must show that source.
Table 1. Title of the table, written above the table
| Description | Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Row 1 | Value | Value |
| Row 2 | Value | Value |
Note: explain abbreviations and symbols here. Source: give the source if the table is quoted.
7Figures
- Number the figures in the order in which they first appear (Figure 1, Figure 2, and so on), and refer to every figure in the text.
- Write the title of the figure below the figure. The title is centered, is not bold, and has no color.
- Use 12 pt for both the number and the description of the figure.
- Make sure that every figure is sharp and legible at the size in which it is printed. Do not use blurred images.
- Do not rely on color alone to carry meaning. Add labels, patterns, or symbols so that the figure can be read in black and white.
- State the source below every figure that is quoted. Reproducing or adapting material from another source requires permission, as explained in the Copyright Notice and Licensing pages.
[ Figure ]
Figure 1. Title of the figure, written below the figure (Surname, Year)
8Equations
- Write equations with the equation editor of Word, in Times New Roman or in the Symbol font.
- When there is more than one equation, number the equations in sequence. Place the number at the far right of the line, in the form (1), (2), and so on, and refer to the equation by its number in the text.
- Write variables in italics.
- Explain every variable and symbol below the equation.
Encryption: ci = E(pi) = (pi + k) mod 26(1)
Decryption: pi = D(ci) = (ci − k) mod 26(2)
where k is the secret key.
9Citations and References
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Style | APA Style (7th edition) for the citations in the text and for the list of references. Citations use the author and the year, not numbers. |
| Number of references | At least 15 references |
| Kinds of sources | National or international journals, electronic articles, books, theses, and proceedings. Give priority to primary sources that report original research, such as journal articles and conference papers. |
| Matching | Every citation in the text must appear in the list of references, and every entry in the list must be cited in the text. |
| Complete details | Give complete details for every source, including the page range or the article number. |
| DOI and web address | Include the DOI of every source that has one, preferably as a link in the form https://doi.org/xxxxx. For an online source without a DOI, give the web address. |
| Format of the list | Times New Roman 12 pt, single spacing, with a space between entries. Entries are in alphabetical order, and each entry has a hanging indent of 1.27 cm. Use regular type, except for the items that APA Style sets in italics, such as the name of a journal and the title of a book. |
| Reference manager | A reference manager such as Mendeley is recommended, and other tools such as Zotero may be used. Authors remain responsible for checking that every entry is complete, correctly formatted, and cited in the text. |
Citations in the text
| Case | Form of the citation |
|---|---|
| One author | (Monte, 2021) or Monte (2021) |
| Two authors | (Dhika & Destiawati, 2017) or Dhika and Destiawati (2017) |
| Three or more authors | (Sukiyanto et al., 2021) in English text, or Sukiyanto dkk (2021) in Indonesian text |
| Several sources | (Dhika & Destiawati, 2017; Monte, 2021), in alphabetical order and separated by a semicolon |
| Direct quotation | (Monte, 2021, p. 5), with the page number |
Patterns for the list of references
| Type of source | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Journal article | Surname, A. A., & Surname, B. B. (Year). Title of the article. Name of the Journal, volume(issue), page range. https://doi.org/xxxxx |
| Book | Surname, A. A., Surname, B. B., & Surname, C. C. (Year). Title of the book. Publisher. |
| Paper in proceedings | Surname, A. A., & Surname, B. B. (Year). Title of the paper. Title of the Proceedings. Publisher or organizer. DOI or web address |
| Thesis or dissertation | Surname, A. A. (Year). Title of the thesis [Master's thesis, Name of the University]. Name of the repository. Web address |
| Electronic article or web page | Surname, A. A. (Year). Title of the page. Name of the website. Web address |
10Acknowledgements and Supplementary Material
Acknowledgements (optional)
If needed, add a short paragraph before the References to name the funders and the parties that provided facilities or support. State the funding of the study here, and describe participant consent in the Method section.
Supplementary material (optional)
- Supplementary material can include research instruments (questionnaires, tests, interview guides, observation sheets, and scoring rubrics), datasets, and source code.
- Give each item a consistent label and a descriptive title, refer to it in the text, describe its contents and its relevance, and state any software that is needed to open it.
- Supplementary material supports the manuscript but does not replace the explanation in the main text.
- Upload it together with the manuscript. Sharing of data follows the Data Sharing Policy.
11Declarations and Policies
Each of the topics below is governed by a journal policy. Please read the policy before you submit. The editors may ask for additional statements during the review.
| 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 |
| Generative AI and automated tools | Generative AI Policies |
| Originality and similarity | Plagiarism Policy and the Letter of Originality |
| Copyright and permissions | Copyright Notice and Licensing |
12Formatting Checklist
Use this list to check the format of the file before you upload it. The checklist of the submission itself is in the Author Guidelines.
- ✓ The manuscript is written inside the official template, saved as a Word (.docx) file, and has 8 to 10 pages.
- ✓ The page is A4 with margins of 4 cm (top and bottom) and 3 cm (left and right), and the text is Times New Roman 12 pt, single spaced, and justified.
- ✓ The title has no more than 15 words and is in Indonesian, bold, 14 pt. The header shows the title of the article.
- ✓ Authors, affiliations, and email addresses are complete and match the submission metadata.
- ✓ The abstracts in English and Indonesian each have 150 to 200 words in one paragraph, followed by 3 to 5 keywords.
- ✓ The sections are Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion, and Closing, with the numbering and the capital letters of the template.
- ✓ Tables have the title above, figures have the title below, both are centered in 12 pt, numbered in order, cited in the text, and show their sources when quoted.
- ✓ Equations are numbered at the far right, and every symbol is explained.
- ✓ There are at least 15 references in APA Style, every citation matches an entry in the list, and DOIs or web addresses are given.
Questions Before You Submit
If the template and these instructions seem to disagree, or if you have any question about the preparation of your manuscript, please contact the editorial office before you submit.
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Editorial email | jurnal.jumintal@gmail.com |
| Publisher email | jurnal@literasisains.id |
| Telephone | +62 812 7551 8124 +62 813 4491 3522 |
| Publisher and address | Yayasan Literasi Sains Indonesia, Jl. Bunga Cempaka No. 51D, Medan, Indonesia |
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