Submission Guidelines

Submissions are welcomed from authors worldwide. Authors should ensure they provide sufficient context for readers to fully understand and value their work.

1. General Requirements

To meet the standards of Indonesian Journal of Science and Technology Modern:

• Language: Manuscripts must be written in English.
• Length: Papers should be between 6 to 16 pages. If a paper exceeds 16 pages, editors will evaluate the need for additional length.
• References: Use a reference management tool such as Zotero, Mendeley, or EndNote for organizing and formatting citations (manual referencing is acceptable if necessary).
• Template: Prepare the paper using the IJSTM template (MS Word format).

2. Manuscript Structure

The manuscript should follow this structure:

• Title: Keep the title concise, avoiding acronyms and abbreviations.
• Abstract: A 200–300 word abstract with no citations, covering the main objective, research design, contribution, methodology, key findings, results, and conclusions.
• Section Structure: Authors are encouraged to use the following sections: Introduction, Method, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion.
• References: Include at least 40 references, with 80% from international journals indexed in ScienceDirect or Scopus, following IEEE style. Avoid unreliable web sources.

Corresponding Author

Designate one author as the corresponding author, providing:

• Email address
• Complete postal address

Understanding Article Structure

The structure of a journal article helps present ideas clearly and effectively:

Title

The title should be precise, concise, and descriptive. Use keywords and brief phrases to describe the article's content. Avoid terms like "new" or "novel," as readers understand the originality of research through its publication status.

Abstract

The abstract should provide an overview of the research, including key findings and their implications. A well-written abstract should:

• Be a single paragraph of no more than 250 words, with clear grammar and terminology.
• Stand alone without abbreviations, footnotes, references, or equations.
• Emphasize the unique aspects of the research.
• Contain 3-5 keywords for easy discovery by potential readers.

It is recommended not to use mathematical symbols in the title or abstract, as they may not display properly.

Keywords

Choosing relevant keywords makes the article more discoverable and can attract a wider audience.

Introduction

The introduction provides an overview of relevant literature, situates your research within the scientific context, and highlights its uniqueness. This section should also present the research question and its significance in advancing the field.

Methods

The methods section should detail the research process, enabling others to replicate the study, thereby enhancing the work’s reliability and credibility.

Equations

Ensure that all equations display correctly in the published paper. Use the "Insert Equation" function in MS Word to create equations.

Results and Discussion

The results section presents the findings, with figures and tables as needed. Figures can reveal data trends, while tables display specific values. The discussion should interpret the results and discuss their contributions to the field.

Conclusions

In the conclusion, discuss broader implications and any areas where further research may be warranted. Avoid overstating the significance of findings.

References

The references section is crucial, as it credits prior work and supports the research presented. Only cite references directly related to your study; unnecessary references are discouraged and may be viewed as unethical.

Acknowledgments

This optional section allows you to thank individuals or organizations that supported the research, including funders and reviewers.

Note: Papers that do not meet submission requirements will be returned to authors for revision. Only correctly formatted submissions will be reviewed by editors.