Author Guidelines

The Indonesian Health Science Journal (IHSJ) only accepts manuscripts that have not been previously published. Manuscripts may consist of original research articles, case reviews, and literature reviews that contribute to the advancement of knowledge, education, and professional nursing practice. Manuscripts should be written in Indonesian in a narrative format, using effective and academic language, and organized according to the following structure:

1. Title

The title should reflect the main content of the manuscript. It should be concise, informative, and representative of the paper's content. Abbreviations should be avoided whenever possible.

2. Author Names

Author names should be written without academic titles or degrees. Consistent spelling of author names must be maintained throughout the manuscript.

3. Abstract

The abstract must be written in both Indonesian and English and should summarize the main content of the manuscript, including the introduction, objective, methods, results, and conclusion. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The use of abbreviations should be minimized, and references should not be cited in the abstract.

4. Introduction

The introduction should present information systematically and logically, covering the research problem, the magnitude or scope of the problem, the chronological development of the issue, and the proposed solution or conceptual approach. The information should be presented concisely and clearly.

5. Methods

The methods section should clearly describe the type of research, study design, sampling technique, sample size, respondent characteristics, time and location of the study, instruments used, and statistical analysis methods.

6. Results and Discussion

The research findings should be presented systematically, beginning with the main findings, followed by supporting findings, and accompanied by an appropriate discussion. The results and discussion may be presented in a single section or in separate sections. Any novel findings should be explicitly highlighted and discussed.

The titles, contents, and captions of tables, diagrams, figures, and schematics must be written in Indonesian and numbered consecutively according to their order of appearance in the text. Units of measurement used in the manuscript should comply with the applicable International System of Units (SI).

7. Conclusion

The research conclusions should be stated clearly and directly based on the findings. Recommendations should be presented after the conclusion, addressing both theoretical and practical implications that can be directly applied by the community.

8. Acknowledgments

This section allows authors to express their gratitude to individuals or organizations that have contributed to or supported the research project. A formal acknowledgment statement may be used.

9. References

The primary references should consist of international journals and conference proceedings. References must follow the American Psychological Association (APA), 6th Edition, style.

The reference list should consist of 80% journal articles and 20% books. Authors are encouraged to cite 3–5 articles published in the Indonesian Health Science Journal (IHSJ). References should be published within the last 10 years.

Citation management and reference formatting must be carried out using Mendeley Reference Manager. The manuscript must include a minimum of 15–20 references.

Please ensure that the reference format is consistent throughout the manuscript. Refer to the article template for examples. References should be formatted using Times New Roman, 12-point font, with single line spacing.