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AUTHOR GUIDELINES
Thank you for considering STORAGE: Jurnal Ilmiah Teknik dan Ilmu Komputer for your work. These guidelines explain how to prepare and submit a manuscript. Please read them together with the Article Template, which sets the layout of the manuscript, and follow both before you submit.
A manuscript that does not follow the guidelines may be returned to the authors for revision before the review starts. Following the guidelines does not guarantee acceptance.
Guidelines at a Glance
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Fields | Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science |
| Article types | Research results and literature studies |
| Language | Indonesian or English. The abstract is written in both languages. |
| File format | Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx), prepared with the official template |
| Paper and margins | A4 paper. Top margin 2.5 cm. Left, right, and bottom margins 2 cm. |
| Text | Times New Roman 12 pt, regular, single spacing, one column |
| Length | 6 to 15 pages, including the title, the author details, the abstract, the body text, the tables, the figures, and the references |
| Title | Times New Roman 14 pt, maximum 15 words |
| Citation style | Harvard Style (author, year) |
| References | At least 15 references, with more than 80% primary sources and more than 80% from the last five years |
| Submission | Online, through the journal website |
| Publication schedule | Four issues per year. See Publication Frequency. |
1Scope and Eligibility
STORAGE publishes articles in four fields: Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science. More information is available on the Focus and Scope page.
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Article type | The article presents research results or a literature study. It is written objectively, systematically, analytically, and descriptively. |
| Originality | The manuscript must be original and unpublished. It must not be under review or in the process of publication in any other journal, nationally or internationally. |
| Responsibility of the authors | The authors are responsible for the originality of the manuscript, the accuracy of the data, the content, and the citation of sources. |
2Manuscript Submission
Manuscripts are submitted online. Please follow the steps below.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1. Prepare the manuscript | Download the Article Template, write the manuscript according to these guidelines, and save it as a Microsoft Word file (.doc or .docx). |
| 2. Name the file | Use the name of the corresponding author for the file name, for example AuthorName_STORAGE.docx. |
| 3. Register or log in | Create an account in the online system, or log in if you already have an account: Register or Login. |
| 4. Submit online | Submit the manuscript through the online system of the journal. Enter the title, the abstract, the keywords, and the names, the affiliations, and the email addresses of all authors. |
| 5. Attach the Letter of Originality | Complete the Letter of Originality and upload it with the manuscript. |
| 6. Follow the review | The corresponding author handles all communication with the editors, from the submission until the publication. The manuscript goes through the initial evaluation and the double blind peer review that are described on the Peer Review Process page. |
3Language and General Format
Please use the official template. The template already contains the layout of the title, the author details, the article information, the abstract, and the headings, so you only need to replace the content.
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Language | Indonesian or English, with good, clear, and consistent grammar. The abstract is written in both Indonesian and English. |
| File type | Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) |
| Paper size | A4 |
| Margins | Top 2.5 cm. Left, right, and bottom 2 cm. |
| Columns | One column |
| Body text | Times New Roman 12 pt, regular, single spacing |
| Title | Times New Roman 14 pt, single spacing, maximum 15 words |
| Author names | Times New Roman 12 pt, bold, single spacing |
| Section headings | Times New Roman 12 pt, bold, single spacing, numbered as in the template (1, 2, 3, and so on) |
| Length | 6 to 15 pages, including the title, the author details, the abstract, the body text, the tables, the figures, and the references |
| Terms and symbols | Terms, symbols, abbreviations, and units must be used consistently throughout the manuscript. |
4Manuscript Structure
4.1 Title, Authors, and Affiliations
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Title | The title is concise, clear, and specific, and it gives a picture of the research that has been done. It has a maximum of 15 words and is set in Times New Roman 14 pt. Avoid abbreviations and acronyms in the title, unless they cannot be avoided. |
| Author names | Write the full names of the authors without academic titles, in Times New Roman 12 pt bold. A superscript number links each name to its affiliation, as in the template. |
| Affiliations | Write the study program, the faculty, and the university of each author. The superscript numbers must match the numbers of the author names. |
| Email addresses | Write the email address of the authors, linked by the same superscript numbers. The email address of the corresponding author is required. |
| Mobile phone number | Write the mobile phone number as shown in the template. |
4.2 Article Information and Abstract
The template places the article information in the left column and the abstract in the right column, in two languages: Indonesian (Info Artikel and Abstrak) and English (Article Info and Abstract).
| Element | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Article history | Keep the Received and Accepted fields as they are in the template. The dates are completed when the article is prepared for publication. |
| Abstract heading | ABSTRAK for the Indonesian abstract and ABSTRACT for the English abstract, in Times New Roman 11 pt bold with single spacing. |
| Abstract content | The abstract gives a short description of the research problem and the objective, the method that was used, and the results. The emphasis is on the results. It is one paragraph, it can be read on its own, and it contains no citations and no abbreviations that are not explained. |
| Languages | The abstract is written in both Indonesian and English. |
| Abstract layout | Single spacing, with left and right margins that are narrower than the margins of the main text. |
| Keywords | Give 3 to 5 keywords. A keyword can be a single word or a combination of words. The keywords describe the domain of the problem and the main terms of the research, and they make it easier to find the title and the abstract by computer search. |
4.3 Main Text
The main text consists of the five numbered sections below, with headings in Times New Roman 12 pt bold. The headings are written in the language of the manuscript: Pendahuluan, Metode, Hasil dan Pembahasan, Penutup, and Daftar Pustaka for an Indonesian manuscript, and Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, and References for an English manuscript.
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| 1. Introduction | The introduction mainly contains: (1) the research problem; (2) the insight and the plan for solving the problem; (3) the objective of the research; and (4) a summary of the theoretical review that is related to the problem. It may also state the expected results and benefits of the research. Its length is about 2 to 3 pages, typed with single spacing. The novelty and the contribution of the study must be supported by references. |
| 2. Method | This section explains how the research was carried out. It covers: (1) the research design; (2) the population and the sample (the target of the research); (3) the data collection techniques and the development of the instruments; and (4) the data analysis techniques. For research that uses tools and materials, write the specifications of the tools and the materials. The description must be detailed enough for the study to be replicated. Qualitative research (for example action research, ethnography, phenomenology, and case studies) also needs the presence of the researcher, the research subjects, the informants who helped, the ways of collecting the data, the location and the duration of the research, and a description of how the trustworthiness of the findings was checked. Literature studies must state the search sources, the keywords, the selection criteria, and the methods of analysis or synthesis. Avoid dividing this section into subsections. If it cannot be avoided, use the format that is shown in the Results and Discussion section. |
| 3. Results and Discussion | This is the main section of a research article, and it is usually the longest. Present the “clean” results. The process of data analysis, such as statistical calculations and hypothesis testing, does not need to be presented. Only the results of the analysis and of the hypothesis testing are reported. Tables and graphs can be used to clarify the results, and every table and graph must be commented on or discussed. For qualitative research, the results are organized in subtopics that relate directly to the focus of the research and to its categories. The discussion aims to: (1) answer the research problems and questions; (2) show how the findings were obtained; (3) interpret the findings; (4) relate the findings to the established structure of knowledge; and (5) bring out new theories or modifications of existing theories. The results must be summarized explicitly when they answer the research problems and questions. The interpretation uses logic and existing theories, and the findings are related to earlier studies or theories with references. When a new theory is put forward, an old theory can be confirmed, rejected, or modified. |
| 4. Conclusion | 4.1 Conclusion. The conclusion summarizes the results and the discussion with reference to the objectives of the research, and it develops the new main ideas that are the essence of the findings. It must not only repeat the abstract, and it must not introduce new data or new citations. 4.2 Suggestions. The suggestions are based on the findings that have been discussed. They can refer to practical actions, to the development of new theory, and to further research. |
| 5. References | The list of references follows the rules in the section Citations and References below. |
5Writing Special Elements
5.1 Abbreviations and Acronyms
Common abbreviations, such as IEEE, SI, MKS, CGS, ac, dc, and rms, do not need to be spelled out. Acronyms that are not well known, or that were created by the authors, must be explained when they first appear. For example: the MiKiR learning model (interactive Multimedia, Collaborative, and Reflective) can be used to train problem solving skills. Do not use abbreviations or acronyms in the title of the article, unless it cannot be avoided.
5.2 Units
- Use SI (MKS) or CGS as the main units. SI units are preferred.
- Avoid combining SI and CGS units, because this can cause confusion when the dimensions of an equation are not equal.
- Do not mix abbreviated units with units that are spelled out. For example, use “Wb/m2” or “webers per square meter”, and not “webers/m2”.
5.3 Equations
Write equations in Times New Roman or in the Symbol font. When there is more than one equation, number the equations in sequence, and place the number at the far right in parentheses: (1), (2), and so on. Use italics for variables and bold letters for vectors.
Example
| ax2 + bx + c = 0 | (1) |
| y = mx + b | (2) |
5.4 Tables and Figures
| Item | Rule |
|---|---|
| Relevance | Tables and figures must be relevant, clearly legible, and cited in the text. When you refer to a table or a figure, use its number, for example Table 1. |
| Placement | Place each table and figure in the manuscript, near the discussion that relates to it. Also send the image files separately, so that they can be edited. |
| Position of the caption | The table caption is placed above the table. The figure caption is placed below the figure. |
| Caption format | Left aligned, Times New Roman 12 pt. The label and the number (for example Table 1.) are in bold. |
| Numbering | Number tables and figures in sequence, separately for each type: Table 1, Table 2, and Figure 1, Figure 2. |
| Language of the labels | Use the language of the manuscript: Tabel and Gambar in an Indonesian manuscript, and Table and Figure in an English manuscript. |
| Table design | Tables must be editable and not inserted as images. Do not use vertical lines. |
| Commentary | Every table and graph must be commented on or discussed in the text. |
| Bar charts | Use hatching patterns that can still be distinguished in black and white. |
| Image files | Submit figures as JPEG files with a resolution of at least 300 dpi at the final print size. |
| Sources | State the source of adapted material, and obtain permission where it is needed. |
Example
Table 1. Table Format
| Table head | Column head | |
|---|---|---|
| Column subhead | Column subhead | |
| Content | Table content | Table content |
Only horizontal lines are used. The table caption is placed above the table.
[ Figure ]
Figure 1. Example of a figure caption
The figure caption is placed below the figure.
5.5 Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments are optional. If you wish to thank a party, for example the sponsor of the research, state it clearly and briefly, and avoid flowery expressions of thanks. In the template, the acknowledgments are the last subsection of the Results and Discussion section.
6Citations and References
The journal uses Harvard Style for in text citations and for the list of references. Use a reference manager such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero, and apply the style consistently.
6.1 Citations in the Text
Ideas of other authors are presented indirectly. Do not copy the original text. Write a summary or a conclusion of the idea in your own words, and cite the source. A citation gives the surname of the author, the year of publication, and, if needed, the page number.
| Situation | Rule | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Basic form | Surname of the author, a comma, a space, the year, a colon, and the page number, without spaces after the opening parenthesis or before the closing parenthesis. The page number is optional. | (Riebel, 1978:1) |
| At the end of a sentence | The citation is separated from the last word by a space, and it is placed before the final full stop. | … to give knowledge to others (Riebel, 1978:1). |
| Author named in the sentence | Write the year (and the page) directly after the name of the author. | According to Riebel (1978:1), a scientific paper is … |
| Two authors of the same work | Join the names with and (dan in an Indonesian manuscript). | (Riebel and Roger, 1980:5) |
| Different works | Separate the works with a semicolon. | (Riebel, 1978:4; Roger, 1981:5) |
| More than two authors | Write only the first author, followed by et al. (dkk. in an Indonesian manuscript). | (Susanto et al., 1994:8) |
6.2 List of References
The list of references contains the works that you read while preparing the article and that you cited. It must be complete and must match the citations in the body of the article: every source in the list must be cited in the text, and every citation in the text must appear in the list. Arrange the list alphabetically.
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number | At least 15 relevant references. |
| Primary sources | More than 80% of the references must be good quality primary sources, mainly journal articles, original research reports, and conference proceedings. |
| Recency | More than 80% of the references must come from the last five years, counted from the year of submission. Older works can be used for foundational theory, core methods, or work of seminal relevance. |
| How the percentages are calculated | Both percentages are calculated separately against the total number of references. For example, with 15 references, at least 13 must be primary sources and at least 13 must be recent. One reference can satisfy both requirements. |
| Textbooks and handbooks | They can support the manuscript, but they cannot be the main source for showing novelty. |
| Completeness | Check every reference for the authors, the year, the title, the name of the publication, the volume, the issue, the pages or the article number, and the DOI or the URL where available. |
6.3 Examples of References
The examples follow the format of the template. In an Indonesian manuscript, use dan instead of and. Titles of Indonesian works stay in their original language.
| Source | Format and example |
|---|---|
| Book | Surname, Given name. Year. Title. Place: Publisher. Wahab, Abdul and Lestari, Lies Amin. 1999. Menulis Karya Ilmiah. Surabaya: Airlangga University Press. |
| Translated book | De Porter, Bobbi and Hernacki, Mike. 1992. Quantum Learning. Membiasakan Belajar Nyaman dan Menyenangkan. Translated by Alwiyah Abdurrahman. Bandung: Penerbit Kaifa. |
| Chapter in an edited book | Suparno. 2000. Langkah-langkah Penulisan Artikel Ilmiah. In: Saukah, Ali and Waseso, M.G. 2000. Menulis Artikel untuk Jurnal Ilmiah. Malang: UM Press. |
| Unpublished paper | Sujimat, D. Agus. 2000. Penulisan karya ilmiah. Paper presented at the research training for teachers of state junior high schools in Sidoarjo Regency, 19 October 2000 (unpublished). MKKS SLTP Negeri Kabupaten Sidoarjo. |
| Journal article (format) | Surname, Given name. Year. Title of the article. Journal Name, volume(issue), pages or article number. DOI or URL. |
| Conference paper (format) | Surname, Given name. Year. Title of the paper. In: Title of the Proceedings. Place: Publisher, pages. DOI or URL. |
| Online source (format) | Surname, Given name or Organization. Year. Title. Available at: URL (Accessed: day month year). |
7Research Ethics and Policies
Authors must comply with the policies of the journal. Please read the following pages before you submit.
| Topic | Requirement | Read more |
|---|---|---|
| Originality and plagiarism | Manuscripts are screened for similarity. Plagiarism, duplication, fabrication, and falsification of data are not accepted. | Plagiarism Policy |
| Authorship | The listing of authors and the description of their contributions follow the authorship policy of the journal. | Authorship & Contributorship |
| Generative AI | The use of generative AI tools is governed by the policy of the journal. | Generative AI Policies |
| Conflicts of interest and funding | Authors declare conflicts of interest and state the sources of funding. | Conflicts of Interest |
| Human participants and personal data | Where the research involves human participants or personal data, confirm permission and consent in the Method section. | Publication Ethics |
| Data sharing | Authors follow the data sharing policy of the journal. | Data Sharing Policy |
| Copyright and license | Authors keep the copyright of their articles. Articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). | Copyright Notice and Licensing |
| Misconduct | Concerns about research integrity are handled by the editors. | Allegations of Misconduct |
8Review, Fees, and Publication
| Topic | Information |
|---|---|
| Peer review | Every manuscript goes through editorial screening and double blind peer review by at least two reviewers. The editors make the final decision. See Peer Review Process. |
| Author fees | The charges of the journal are listed only on the Author Fees page. Please be careful with messages from other addresses that ask for payment or that promise publication in return for payment. |
| Publication schedule | STORAGE is published four times a year, in February, May, August, and November. See Publication Frequency. |
| Corrections | Changes after publication follow the Correction and Retraction policy. |
9Submission Checklist
Please check the following points before you submit your manuscript.
☐The manuscript fits the focus and scope of the journal.
☐The manuscript is original and unpublished, and it is not under review elsewhere.
☐The official template is used: A4 paper, margins of 2.5 cm (top) and 2 cm (left, right, bottom), Times New Roman 12 pt, single spacing, one column.
☐The manuscript has 6 to 15 pages.
☐The title has a maximum of 15 words and contains no unnecessary abbreviations.
☐The names, affiliations, and email addresses of all authors are complete, and the corresponding author is identified.
☐The abstract is written in Indonesian and in English, and it is followed by 3 to 5 keywords.
☐The manuscript contains Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion, Conclusion (with Suggestions), and References.
☐Tables and figures are numbered, cited in the text, and captioned correctly, and the image files are supplied separately (JPEG, at least 300 dpi).
☐There are at least 15 references, more than 80% are primary sources, and more than 80% are from the last five years.
☐Citations and references follow Harvard Style, and every citation matches an entry in the list.
☐The Letter of Originality is completed.
☐The file is named with the name of the corresponding author, for example AuthorName_STORAGE.docx.
Questions
Questions about the preparation and the submission of manuscripts can be sent to the editorial office at jurnal.storage@gmail.com. More contact details are available on the Journal Contact page.
