Author Guidelines

General Requirements

• Manuscripts should be written in Indonesia or English and submitted online through the journal’s submission system.
• Types of manuscripts accepted include Original Research Papers and Literature Reviews.
• The maximum length of the submitted paper is 8 pages for original research and 10 pages for literature/scoping/systematic review (exclude references).

Manuscript Structure

• The manuscript should be typed in Times New Roman font, with a font size of 11pt, and should be single-column formatted.
• The spacing between lines is 1.15 spaces. Download Article Template

Title and Authorship Information

• Title: Capitalize the first letter of each word in the title, and use Times New Roman 14pt.
• Authors: List the first author, followed by the second and third authors (if any), in Times New Roman 12pt.
• Affiliations: Include the departement, affilliation, city and country of each author, in Times New Roman 9pt.
• Corresponding Author: Provide the email address of the corresponding author.

Abstract and Keywords

• Abstracts consists of 75-250 words.
• The abstract contains at least the title, introduction, objectives, methods, and research results.
• Keywords: Include 3-5 keywords separated by semicolons.

Manuscript Sections

• Introduction: The introduction must contain the general background, a literature review for scientific novelty, the research problem, and the purpose of the study. This section should be 15-20% of the total manuscript length.
• Research Methods: Describe the research design, data sources, data collection techniques, and analysis. For literature reviews, explain the selection of literature, criteria, and methods used. This section should be 10-15% of the total manuscript length.
• Results and Discussion: Present the analysis results and discuss their implications, comparing them with theories or similar research findings. This section should be 40-60% of the total manuscript length.
• Conclusion: Summarize the research findings, answering the research questions or highlighting the essence of the results. Present the conclusion in paragraph form.
• Acknowledgements: This section is optional.
• References: The reference list contains only referenced sources, and all referenced sources must be listed in the reference list. Sources must have a minimum of 15 references for original research and 30 references for literature review, at least 80% of the references used in this work must be primary sources, and 80% of those references must have been published within the last 10 years. References are written in the American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Edition format. It is recommended to use a bibliography management application such as Mendeley, Zotero, and Endnote.

Tables and Figures

• Tables: Use the format provided in the template. Ensure all tables are numbered consecutively and include a clear, concise title.
• Figures: All figures should be numbered consecutively and include a title. Ensure high-quality images with appropriate resolution.

Citation Style

• For all references, follow the APA 7th Edition citation style. We recommend using citation tools such as Mendeley or Zotero.

Submission and Review Process

• Manuscripts must be submitted through the journal’s online submission system.
• All submissions will undergo a double-blind peer review process.
• Authors will be notified of the submission’s status through the journal’s communication system.

Ethical Considerations

• Authors must ensure the integrity of their work and avoid plagiarism.
• Any conflict of interest must be disclosed.

Final Manuscript Preparation

• Ensure the final manuscript adheres to the formatting guidelines provided.
• Include all required sections and ensure references are formatted correctly.
• The corresponding author must review the final manuscript before submission to confirm all authors agree with the content and order of authorship.

These guidelines aim to ensure consistency and quality in submissions to the Jurnal Kebidanan dan Keperawatan Aisyiyah. Following them closely will facilitate a smooth review process and enhance the likelihood of publication.