Author Guidelines

MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION GUIDELINES

1. Scope of Articles

   Jurnal Kesehatan Universitas Yatsi Madani accepts scholarly articles relevant to the field of health sciences, particularly nursing and midwifery, as well as related fields that fall within the journal's focus and scope. The journal accepts original research articles, literature review articles, and research or field reports.

2. General Requirements

   Submitted manuscripts must be original, have not been previously published elsewhere, and are not currently under review by another journal. Authors are responsible for the originality of their manuscripts, the accuracy of data and citations, and compliance with research and publication ethics.

3. Author Approval

   Authors must ensure that all co-authors have approved the manuscript for submission, review, and potential publication in Jurnal Kesehatan Universitas Yatsi Madani. A statement of authorship or publication consent must be provided if required by the journal's editorial team.

4. Manuscript Structure and Components

   Manuscripts must be prepared according to the following requirements:

   • Title: The title must be concise, clear, and informative, and must not exceed 14 words.

   • Author Information: The manuscript must include the full names of all authors, their institutional affiliations, and the email address of the corresponding author. Complete and accurate information for all authors must also be entered into the OJS submission system.

   • Abstract: An abstract must be provided in both Indonesian and English, with a maximum of 250 words for each version. Each abstract must consist of a single paragraph summarizing the background or research problem, objective, methods, main findings, and conclusion.

   • Keywords: Authors must provide 3–5 keywords or phrases representing the main topics of the article.

   • Introduction: The introduction must present the research background, significance of the study, a brief review of previous research, the research gap, and the research objectives.

   • Methods: The methods section must describe the research design, population and sample or participants, data sources, data collection techniques and instruments, and data analysis procedures, as appropriate to the type of study.

   • Results and Discussion: This section must present the research findings systematically and critically discuss them in relation to relevant results, theories, and previous studies.

   • Tables and Figures: Tables and figures must be numbered and titled consecutively according to their order of appearance in the manuscript and must be referred to in the relevant sections of the text.

   • Conclusion: The conclusion must address the research objectives or questions based on the findings. Recommendations or implications may be included when relevant and supported by the results.

   The manuscript structure may be adapted to the type of article, particularly for literature reviews and research or field reports, while maintaining academic clarity and quality.

5. Citations and References

   Citations and references must follow the Vancouver style, with references numbered according to the order in which they first appear in the text. The reference list must contain no more than 20 sources, with at least 80% preferably drawn from publications published within the last ten years.

   Authors are encouraged to use relevant, credible, and up-to-date scholarly sources. Every source cited in the text must be included in the reference list, and every reference listed must be cited in the text. Authors must ensure the accuracy of bibliographic information, including author names, titles, journal names, publication years, volume and issue numbers, page ranges, and DOI or URL information where available.

6. Manuscript Formatting

   Manuscripts must be prepared using Microsoft Word in an editable document format. The manuscript must not exceed 20 pages and must use single spacing throughout. Manuscripts must be organized systematically, written in clear academic language, and formatted in accordance with the requirements specified in the journal's Author Guidelines.

7. Manuscript Submission

   Manuscripts must be submitted online through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform of Jurnal Kesehatan Universitas Yatsi Madani at https://jurnal.uym.ac.id/index.php/kesehatan.

   Authors must complete all required manuscript and author information, upload the necessary files, and complete every stage of the submission process until confirmation that the submission has been successfully completed.

8. Editorial Screening and Peer Review

   Every manuscript undergoes an initial editorial screening to assess its relevance to the journal's focus and scope, completeness of submission requirements, originality, and overall suitability for publication. Manuscripts that meet the requirements may proceed to peer review in accordance with the journal's policies.

   Authors must respond to editorial and reviewer comments and make revisions when requested. Submission does not guarantee acceptance or publication.

9. Article Processing Charge (APC)

   The Article Processing Charge (APC) is IDR 400,000 per accepted article, in accordance with the journal's publication fee policy. Payment is required after the manuscript has been formally accepted and must follow the official instructions provided by the journal's editorial team.

   Payment of the APC does not influence editorial decisions regarding manuscript acceptance or rejection.

10. Research Integrity and Publication Ethics

    Authors must comply with research integrity and publication ethics standards, including the prohibition of plagiarism, data fabrication, and data falsification. Authors must disclose any relevant conflicts of interest and sources of funding, where applicable.

    Research involving human participants must comply with applicable research ethics requirements. Information regarding ethical approval and informed consent must be provided whenever required by relevant regulations, institutional policies, or the nature of the research.