AuthorGuidelines

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

  1. General Guidelines

Jurnal Keluarga Sehat Sejahtera (JKSS) publishes scholarly articles relevant to the journal's aims and scope. Manuscripts must present original work, be written clearly, and comply with the journal's formatting and publication requirements.

  1. Types of Manuscripts

Manuscripts must follow the article types accepted by JKSS and the structure specified in the journal's Author Guidelines. Authors should ensure that the content, research approach, and presentation are appropriate for the selected article type.

  1. Originality and Submission Policy

Submitted manuscripts must be original and must not have been published previously or be under consideration by another journal. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all authors have approved the final manuscript and its submission to JKSS.

  1. Manuscript Structure

Research articles should generally include the title, author information, abstract, keywords, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusion, acknowledgments where applicable, and references. The structure may be adjusted according to the article type and the journal's specific requirements.

  1. Title and Author Information

The title should be concise, informative, and representative of the study. Author names, institutional affiliations, and corresponding author details must be entered accurately in the manuscript and the OJS submission metadata.

  1. Abstract and Keywords

The abstract should summarize the research objectives, methods, principal results, and conclusions. Authors must follow the word limit and formatting requirements specified in the JKSS Author Guidelines. Keywords should represent the main concepts of the manuscript and support indexing and discoverability.

  1. Introduction

The introduction should explain the research background, relevant literature, research problem, knowledge gap, objectives, and significance of the study. Claims should be supported by relevant and reliable references.

  1. Materials and Methods

The methods section should describe the research design, participants or research subjects, data sources, instruments, procedures, and data analysis techniques as applicable. Sufficient information should be provided to allow readers to understand how the study was conducted.

  1. Results

The results section should present the principal findings clearly and systematically. Tables and figures may be used when they improve the presentation of the data. Results should be reported accurately and should not be duplicated unnecessarily across the text, tables, and figures.

  1. Discussion

The discussion should interpret the findings in relation to the research objectives and relevant previous studies. Authors should explain the significance of the results, identify similarities or differences with previous research, discuss implications, and acknowledge relevant limitations.

  1. Conclusion

The conclusion should summarize the principal findings and their implications in relation to the research objectives. It should be concise and supported by the results presented in the manuscript. Recommendations may be included when appropriate.

  1. Acknowledgments and Funding

Authors may acknowledge individuals or institutions that contributed to the research but do not qualify for authorship. Research funding and the role of funding organizations should be disclosed where applicable.

  1. Tables and Figures

Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively and provided with clear titles or captions. Each table and figure must be cited in the manuscript text. Authors are responsible for ensuring that all visual materials are accurate, legible, and appropriately sourced.

  1. Citations and References

In-text citations and the reference list must follow the APA 7th edition style specified in the JKSS Author Guidelines. Every work cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list, and every entry in the reference list must be cited in the text. Authors should verify the accuracy of author names, publication years, article titles, journal titles, page ranges, and DOI links.

The reference list should follow the formatting and source requirements established by JKSS. Authors should prioritize relevant and reliable scholarly sources and comply with any limits on reference types or quantities stated in the journal's official guidelines.

  1. Research Ethics

Research involving human participants must comply with applicable ethical standards. Information about ethical approval, informed consent, confidentiality, and participant protection should be included where relevant. Authors must ensure that the research was conducted responsibly and that the reported findings are accurate.

  1. Conflict of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, professional, or personal relationships that could influence the research or its interpretation. If no conflict of interest exists, authors should provide an appropriate declaration.

  1. Plagiarism and Publication Ethics

Submitted manuscripts must comply with accepted standards of academic integrity and publication ethics. Plagiarism, data fabrication, data falsification, duplicate publication, and other forms of research misconduct are unacceptable. Authors must appropriately acknowledge the ideas, data, and work of others.

  1. Copyright and Licensing

Authors must comply with the copyright and licensing policies published by Jurnal Keluarga Sehat Sejahtera (JKSS). The applicable license and copyright terms should be consulted on the journal's official website before submission.

  1. Peer Review Process

Manuscripts submitted to JKSS are subject to editorial screening and peer review in accordance with the journal's policies. The editorial team evaluates the relevance, quality, originality, and suitability of each submission. Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts in response to editorial and reviewer comments.

  1. Manuscript Submission

Manuscripts must be submitted through the JKSS Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform. Authors should complete all required submission metadata, upload the manuscript in the required format, and provide any supplementary documents requested by the journal.

  1. Manuscript Preparation

Authors must prepare manuscripts according to the formatting, language, structure, citation, and reference requirements specified in the official JKSS Author Guidelines. Submissions that do not meet the requirements may be returned to authors for correction before editorial consideration.

  1. Publication Fees and Schedule

Information about publication fees, processing charges, and publication schedules is provided through the journal's official website and policies. Authors should consult the latest information before submitting a manuscript.

  1. Privacy Statement

Names and email addresses entered into the JKSS journal website will be used exclusively for the purposes stated by the journal and will not be made available for other purposes or to other parties except as required for journal operations or applicable law.

  1. Editorial Contact

For questions regarding manuscript preparation, submission procedures, or editorial policies, authors may contact the editorial team through the contact information provided on the official Jurnal Keluarga Sehat Sejahtera website.

Journal Website: https://jurnal.unimed.ac.id/2012/index.php/jkss