Manuscript Preparation

Manuscript Preparation

Authors submitting manuscripts to the Indonesian Health Science Journal (IHSJ) must follow the official manuscript template and the guidelines below.

  1. Manuscript Type

IHSJ accepts the following manuscript types:

  • Original Research: Reports original research findings using appropriate methods.
  • Case Studies: Examines specific cases or situations relevant to health sciences.
  • Case Reports: Presents clinically significant cases that provide insights for healthcare practice.
  • Literature Reviews: Critically reviews and synthesizes scientific literature on a specific topic.

All manuscripts must align with the journal's focus and scope.

  1. Official Manuscript Template

Manuscripts must be prepared using the official IHSJ Microsoft Word template.

Download Manuscript Template (.DOCX): [Insert template download link]

Authors must follow the formatting and structure specified in the template.

  1. General Formatting Requirement
  1. Title and Author Information

The title must be concise, informative, and representative of the manuscript. Author names should be written without academic titles, followed by institutional affiliations. Identify the corresponding author with an asterisk (*) and provide a valid email address.

Follow the font sizes and formatting specified in the official template.

  1. Abstract and Keywords

Provide an abstract in English and Indonesian, each containing no more than 250 words. The English abstract should include:

  • Introduction
  • Objectives
  • Methods
  • Results
  • Conclusions

Do not include citations in the abstract. Provide 3–10 relevant keywords in both languages.

  1. Manuscript Structure

Introduction: Explain the research problem, its significance, relevant background, and proposed approach. The introduction should contain at least 5–6 paragraphs.

Methods: Describe the research design, sampling and sample size, respondents, study setting and period, instruments, data collection, and analytical methods. The section should contain at least two paragraphs.

Results and Discussion: Present findings systematically and interpret them using relevant scientific literature. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively, clearly labelled, and accompanied by appropriate explanations. Use the International System of Units (SI).

Conclusion: Summarize the main findings in relation to the research objectives. Include relevant recommendations after the conclusion.

Acknowledgments: Recognize individuals or institutions that contributed to the research but do not qualify for authorship.

  1. References and Citation Style

References must follow APA 6th Edition and be managed using Mendeley. Authors should:

  • Include approximately 15–20 references.
  • Prioritize journal articles and international conference proceedings.
  • Maintain approximately 80% journal references and 20% book references.
  • Use references published within the last 10 years, except for essential foundational sources.
  • Cite 3–5 relevant IHSJ articles where appropriate.
  • Ensure all in-text citations match the reference list.

Verify the accuracy and completeness of all references, including DOI links where available.

  1. Submission Checklist

Before submission, authors should ensure that:

  • The official IHSJ template has been followed.
  • Title, author information, abstracts, and keywords meet the requirements.
  • The manuscript follows the prescribed structure.
  • Tables, figures, and units are presented correctly.
  • References follow APA 6th Edition and meet the journal's requirements.
  • The manuscript has been checked for completeness and consistency.

Important: Compliance with these guidelines does not guarantee acceptance. All manuscripts are subject to editorial screening and peer review.