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AUTHOR GUIDELINES
Please write your manuscript directly in the template. The Microsoft Word template can be downloaded from the SABANA article template page. It already contains the page setup, the headings, and the running header and footer of the journal.
Manuscript at a Glance
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Language of the Manuscript | Indonesian |
| Language of the Abstract | Both Indonesian (ABSTRAK) and English (ABSTRACT) |
| Paper Size | A4 |
| Margins | Left and right margins of 3.5 cm. Top and bottom margins of 3 cm. |
| Font | Arial |
| Font Size | Title: 12 pt. Author names, affiliations, and email addresses: 10 pt. Abstract, main text, captions: 11 pt. |
| Line Spacing | Title, abstract, and captions: single spacing. Main text: 1.5 spacing. |
| Keywords | 3 to 5 keywords for each abstract |
| Citation System | Numbered endnotes in square brackets, for example [1] |
| Reference Style | IEEE, arranged in the order of the endnote numbers |
| Number of References | At least 15 references |
| File Format | Microsoft Word (.docx), based on the SABANA article template |
1. Manuscript Structure
Every manuscript should follow the order of sections shown below.
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| Title | A short and clear title in capital letters. |
| Author Names and Affiliations | Author names, affiliations, and email addresses, with the corresponding author marked. |
| ABSTRAK and Kata Kunci | The abstract in Indonesian, followed by 3 to 5 keywords. |
| ABSTRACT and Keywords | The abstract in English, followed by 3 to 5 keywords. |
| A. PENDAHULUAN (Introduction) | Background, problem statement, objectives, and benefits or contribution of the research. |
| B. METODE PENELITIAN (Research Method) | Place and time of the research, research steps, data, instruments, and tools and materials. |
| C. HASIL DAN PEMBAHASAN (Results and Discussion) | Results of the research and a discussion of those results. |
| D. KESIMPULAN (Conclusion) | Conclusions of the research and suggestions related to the results. |
| DAFTAR PUSTAKA (References) | The list of references, arranged by endnote number, in IEEE style. |
2. Title and Author Information
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Title | Written in capital letters, short and clear, in Arial 12 pt bold, centered, with single line spacing. Arrange the lines in an inverted pyramid shape, so that each line is shorter than the one above it. |
| Author Names | Arial 10 pt, bold, and centered. Separate the names with commas. Mark the corresponding author with an asterisk (*). |
| Affiliations | Arial 10 pt and centered. Write the study program, faculty, name of the institution, city, and country (Indonesia). Begin each affiliation with the number or numbers of the authors it belongs to, for example 1,3 for the first and third authors. |
| Email Addresses | Arial 10 pt and centered. Begin with the word Email, then list the email address of each author, preceded by the author number. The corresponding author is marked with an asterisk. |
SHORT AND CLEAR, WITH SINGLE LINE SPACING
AND LINES SHORTENING DOWNWARD
3. Abstract and Keywords
Each manuscript has two abstracts: one in Indonesian (ABSTRAK) and one in English (ABSTRACT). The two abstracts should convey the same content.
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| ABSTRAK (Indonesian) | The heading is centered and bold. The text is written in Indonesian in Arial 11 pt with single spacing. |
| Kata Kunci | 3 to 5 keywords in Indonesian, written after the label Kata Kunci. |
| ABSTRACT (English) | The heading is centered and bold. The text is written in English in Arial 11 pt, in one paragraph. |
| Content of the Abstract | The abstract states the background, the research objectives, a short description of the methods, the results, the conclusions, and the implications of the research results. |
| Keywords | 3 to 5 keywords in English, written after the label Keywords. |
4. Main Text
The main text is written in Indonesian in Arial 11 pt with 1.5 line spacing. The main headings are written in bold capital letters and are lettered A, B, C, and D, as shown in the template. Subheadings are adjusted to the content of the manuscript.
A. PENDAHULUAN (Introduction)
The introduction presents the background, the problem statement, the objectives, and the benefits or contribution of the research. Any idea or information taken from another source must be cited as an endnote, for example [1].
B. METODE PENELITIAN (Research Method)
This section applies only to experimental research. It describes the place and time of the research, the research steps, the research data, the research instruments, and the tools and materials used. Subheadings are adjusted to the content.
C. HASIL DAN PEMBAHASAN (Results and Discussion)
This section presents the results that were obtained and discusses what they mean. Subheadings are adjusted to the content. The rules for writing equations, figures, and tables are given below.
1) Writing Equations (Cara Penulisan Persamaan)
Write each equation on its own line, as in the example below. When the equation is taken from another source, add the endnote number at the right margin. If the equation is not cited from another source, no reference needs to be given.
| |⟨y,z|x⟩|2 ≤ ‖y,x‖2‖z,x‖2 | [2] |
2) Writing Figures and Tables (Cara Penulisan Gambar dan Tabel)
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Placement | Place figures and tables at the very top or the very bottom of a page, centered. |
| Figure Caption | Placed below the figure. It begins with the word Gambar (Figure) and a number, for example Gambar 1. |
| Table Caption | Placed above the table. It begins with the word Tabel (Table) and a number, for example Tabel 1. |
| Caption Format | Arial 11 pt with single spacing. |
| Table Style | Use an open table, which has horizontal lines only and no vertical lines. |
| Kolom 1 | Kolom 2 | Kolom 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 145,3 | 12,3 | 311 |
| 59,2 | 36,6 | 12,5 |
| 567,2 | 78,3 | 34,1 |
| 731,5 | 45,6 | 12,5 |
D. KESIMPULAN (Conclusion)
The conclusion summarizes the results of the research that has been carried out and gives suggestions related to those results.
5. Citations and References
5.1 Citing Sources in the Text
Sources are cited as numbered endnotes in square brackets, in the order in which they first appear in the article. The numbers are used in IEEE style, as shown below.
| Citation | Example |
|---|---|
| One source | [1] |
| Several sources | [1], [3] |
| A range of sources | [2]–[5] |
5.2 Reference List (DAFTAR PUSTAKA)
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Style | IEEE style. |
| Order | Arranged by the endnote numbers in the article, not alphabetically. |
| Number of References | At least 15 references. |
| Layout | The number in square brackets begins each entry. Entries use single spacing and a hanging indent. |
| Consistency | Because the references are numbered in order of citation, every entry in the list must be cited in the text. |
[1] A. A. Author, B. B. Author, and C. C. Author, “Title of the article,” Abbreviated Journal Name, vol. x, no. x, pp. xxx–xxx, Month Year, doi: 10.xxxx/xxxxx.
[2] A. A. Author, Title of the Book, xth ed. City of Publisher, Country: Publisher, Year.
[3] A. A. Author and B. B. Author, “Title of the paper,” in Proc. Abbreviated Conference Name, City, Country, Year, pp. xxx–xxx.
6. Running Header and Footer
The template contains a header and a footer that follow the style of the journal. Authors should leave the journal information and the license statement unchanged. These parts are completed by the editorial office at the time of publication.
| Location | Content |
|---|---|
| Header of the First Page | Journal name, website, DOI prefix, electronic ISSN, volume, number, month and year of publication, and the dates received, accepted, and published. |
| Header of the Following Pages | The first line shows the names of the authors. The second line shows the journal name, volume, number, year, and page range. |
| Footer | The license statement Lisensi: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) and the page number. |
7. Checklist Before Submission
Please check each point before you submit your manuscript.
| Done | Point to Check |
|---|---|
| ☐ | The manuscript is written in the SABANA article template and saved as a Microsoft Word file. |
| ☐ | The manuscript is written in Indonesian. |
| ☐ | The title is in capital letters, short and clear, and arranged in an inverted pyramid shape. |
| ☐ | The names, affiliations, and email addresses of all authors are complete, and the corresponding author is marked with an asterisk. |
| ☐ | There is an abstract in Indonesian and an abstract in English, each followed by 3 to 5 keywords. |
| ☐ | The sections follow the order A to D, followed by the list of references. The research method section is included for experimental research. |
| ☐ | Figures and tables are centered, placed at the top or the bottom of a page, and have captions in the correct position. |
| ☐ | Sources are cited as numbered endnotes, for example [1]. |
| ☐ | The reference list follows IEEE style, is arranged by endnote number, and contains at least 15 references. |
Related Author Resources
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Article Template | Download the SABANA article template |
| Submissions | View the Submissions page |
| Authorship and Contributorship | View the Authorship and Contributorship page |
| Letter of Originality | Open the Letter of Originality folder |
| Plagiarism Policy | View the Plagiarism Policy |
| Publication Ethics | View the Publication Ethics policy |
| Generative AI Policies | View the Generative AI Policies |
| Peer Review Process | View the Peer Review Process |
| Author Fees | View the Author Fees page |
Questions about manuscript preparation may be sent to the Editorial Office at sabanajurnal@gmail.com.








