Manuscript Preparation

Jurnal Teknik requires all authors to prepare their manuscripts in accordance with the journal's official manuscript template, scientific writing standards, and publication ethics policies. Manuscripts must present original research findings, demonstrate scientific or technological contributions, and be written clearly, systematically, and accurately.

All manuscripts must comply with the formatting and structural requirements established by Jurnal Teknik. Manuscripts that do not meet these requirements may be returned to the authors for revision before proceeding to the editorial evaluation and peer-review process.

1. General Manuscript Requirements

Manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Teknik must comply with the following requirements:

Originality: Manuscripts must present original research findings that have not been previously published and are not simultaneously under consideration by another journal.
Manuscript Length: Manuscripts must consist of 6–10 pages, including the title, abstracts, main text, tables, figures, and references.
File Format: Manuscripts must be prepared as editable Microsoft Word documents using the official journal template.
Language: Manuscripts must use clear, accurate, and consistent academic language. The official template specifies an Indonesian-language title and requires abstracts in both Indonesian and English. Authors must follow the journal's applicable requirements concerning the language of the main text.
Font and Formatting: The main text must use Arial, 11 pt. The title, author information, affiliations, abstracts, tables, and figures must follow the formatting specifications provided in the official template.
Scientific Quality: Manuscripts must clearly identify the research problem, explain the methodology, present reliable findings, and demonstrate meaningful scientific or technological contributions.
Citation and Reference Style: All citations and references must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) style, as specified in the official journal template.

Authors must use the official manuscript template and maintain consistency in formatting, terminology, abbreviations, technical symbols, and measurement units.

2. Manuscript Title and Author Information

2.1. Manuscript Title

The manuscript title must accurately reflect the research content, objectives, and principal scientific contributions.

The title must meet the following requirements:

Be written in Indonesian, as specified in the official journal template.
Contain no more than 12 words.
Use Arial, 12 pt, bold.
Be center-aligned.
Be concise, informative, and relevant to the research topic.

Authors should avoid unnecessary abbreviations, ambiguous expressions, and excessively general terminology.

2.2. Author Names and Affiliations

The manuscript must provide complete and accurate information about all contributing authors.

Author names must be written in Arial, 11 pt, bold, and center-aligned, without academic degrees or professional titles.

Institutional affiliations must be written in Arial, 9 pt, and center-aligned. Affiliation information should include the institution's name, address, country, and relevant institutional contact details, as indicated in the official template.

The corresponding author's email address must be provided using Arial, 9 pt, and center alignment.

All authors must agree on the authorship order and corresponding author designation before manuscript submission. Authorship eligibility and individual contributions must comply with the journal's Authorship and Contributorship Policy.

3. Abstract and Keywords

3.1. Indonesian Abstract

Every manuscript must include an abstract written in Indonesian.

The abstract must:

Contain 100–200 words.
Be presented in a single paragraph.
Use Arial, 10 pt, with single-line spacing.
Clearly describe the research problem and objectives.
Briefly explain the methodology employed.
Summarize the principal research findings.
Conclude with the significance of the findings or a concise research conclusion.

The abstract must provide a clear and informative summary of the research and should be understandable independently of the main manuscript.

3.2. English Abstract

An English abstract must also be provided and must accurately represent the information presented in the Indonesian abstract.

The English abstract must contain 100–200 words, be written in a single paragraph, and use Arial, 10 pt, with single-line spacing.

Both abstracts must consistently communicate the research problem, objectives, methods, principal results, and conclusions.

Authors are responsible for ensuring the grammatical accuracy, clarity, and scientific consistency of the English abstract.

3.3. Keywords

Authors must provide a maximum of five keywords representing the principal concepts, research methods, technologies, or scientific subjects addressed in the manuscript.

Keywords must be specific, relevant, and appropriate for scientific indexing and information retrieval.

Keywords must be provided in both Indonesian and English, corresponding to their respective abstracts.

4. Manuscript Organization

Research manuscripts must follow the organizational structure established in the official Jurnal Teknik manuscript template:

Introduction
Methods
Results and Discussion
Conclusion
References

All main manuscript sections must use Arial, 11 pt, and comply with the journal's formatting requirements.

4.1. Introduction

The Introduction must explain the scientific context, research background, research problem, and objectives of the study.

This section should include:

Research Background: An explanation of the scientific, technological, or engineering issues underlying the research.
Literature Review: A concise and critical discussion of relevant previous studies.
Research Gap: Identification of unresolved problems, limitations, or gaps in existing research.
Research Objectives: A clear explanation of the objectives or research questions addressed by the study.
Research Novelty: Identification of the originality, innovation, or scientific contribution of the proposed research.

The Introduction must demonstrate the significance of the research and establish its position within existing scientific knowledge.

Authors are strongly encouraged to prioritize primary scientific sources, particularly peer-reviewed journal articles.

In accordance with the official manuscript template, the Introduction must not exceed 20% of the prescribed article content allocation.

4.2. Methods

The Methods section must provide a concise, systematic, and sufficiently detailed explanation of the procedures employed in the research.

This section should describe the methodological processes necessary to ensure the scientific validity, reliability, and reproducibility of the study, where applicable.

Depending on the characteristics of the research, the Methods section should include:

Research design and methodological approach.
Research objects, materials, datasets, or experimental subjects.
Research instruments, equipment, hardware, and software.
Research procedures and implementation stages.
Data collection and processing techniques.
Experimental procedures, simulations, or system development methods.
Testing, validation, and evaluation procedures.
Data analysis methods and relevant performance evaluation metrics.

For engineering and technology research, authors should provide sufficient technical details concerning system architecture, computational models, algorithms, experimental configurations, or engineering designs.

For research involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, software development, or computational systems, relevant technical specifications and evaluation procedures must be explained sufficiently to support scientific assessment.

The Methods section must emphasize the procedures actually implemented in the study rather than presenting extensive theoretical explanations.

Commonly established statistical formulas do not need to be reproduced unless necessary to explain specific or modified analytical procedures.

According to the official manuscript template, the maximum recommended proportion of this section is:

10% of the manuscript body for qualitative research.
15% of the manuscript body for quantitative research.

4.3. Results and Discussion

The Results and Discussion section must constitute the principal part of the manuscript and account for at least 60% of the article body.

Research findings must be presented first, followed by their scientific interpretation and discussion. The Results and Discussion components must be clearly distinguished using separate subheadings.

A. Results

The Results subsection must present the principal research findings systematically, accurately, and objectively.

Research findings may be presented through:

Quantitative measurements and numerical data.
Tables and statistical summaries.
Graphs, charts, and data visualizations.
Experimental findings and performance evaluations.
System implementation and testing results.
Descriptive explanations of significant findings.

Authors must ensure that all findings are directly related to the research objectives and supported by appropriate scientific evidence.

Tables, figures, and graphical materials must be properly numbered, clearly labeled, and explicitly referenced in the main text.

Unnecessary duplication between textual explanations and information presented in tables or figures should be avoided.

B. Discussion

The Discussion subsection must provide a critical interpretation of the research findings in relation to relevant theories, previous research, and the stated research objectives.

Authors are expected to:

Explain the scientific meaning and significance of the findings.
Interpret the results in relation to the research objectives or questions.
Compare the findings with relevant previously published studies.
Explain similarities, differences, and possible reasons for variations in the results.
Discuss the scientific originality and contribution of the research.
Describe the practical, technological, or engineering implications of the findings.
Identify relevant research limitations and potential directions for further investigation.

The Discussion must extend beyond simply describing or repeating the results. It should demonstrate analytical reasoning and explain how the findings contribute to scientific knowledge, technological innovation, or engineering applications.

Relevant scientific references must be used to support interpretations and comparisons with existing research.

4.4. Conclusion

The Conclusion must provide a concise synthesis of the principal research findings and explain how the study has achieved its objectives or answered its research questions.

The Conclusion must emphasize the scientific significance and contributions of the research rather than merely repeating results presented in previous sections.

This section should:

Summarize the principal scientific findings.
Explain how the findings address the research objectives.
Highlight the scientific, technological, or practical contributions of the study.
Identify relevant implications of the research.
Provide recommendations or potential directions for future research, where appropriate.

The Conclusion must not introduce new findings, unsupported claims, or information that has not been discussed in the manuscript.

According to the official journal template, approximately 10% of the article is allocated to the Conclusion and References combined.

5. Tables, Figures, and Illustrations

Tables, figures, graphs, diagrams, photographs, and other visual materials must be relevant to the research and appropriately integrated into the manuscript.

All visual materials must be clearly presented, accurately labeled, and referenced in the main text.

5.1. Tables

Tables must comply with the following requirements:

Tables must be numbered consecutively according to their order of appearance.
Each table must have a clear and informative caption placed above the table.
All tables must be referenced and discussed in the main text.
Tables must not contain vertical lines.
Horizontal lines should be limited to the header and bottom boundaries, following the official template.
Numerical data, technical symbols, abbreviations, and measurement units must be accurately presented.
Tables must not be excessively large or contain unnecessary repetition of information.

Authors should prepare tables in an editable format to facilitate manuscript editing and publication.

5.2. Figures and Graphs

Figures, graphs, illustrations, and photographs must support the presentation and interpretation of research findings.

Authors must:

Number figures consecutively according to their appearance in the manuscript.
Provide clear and informative captions below the figures.
Refer to all figures in the main text.
Ensure that graphical labels, symbols, and descriptions remain readable.
Maintain sufficient image resolution and visual clarity.
Follow the figure placement and border conventions illustrated in the official journal template.
Provide appropriate source attribution for reproduced or adapted visual materials.

Figures and graphical representations must accurately reflect the underlying research data.

Any manipulation that alters or misrepresents scientific findings is strictly prohibited.

6. Equations, Symbols, and Measurement Units

Mathematical equations, engineering formulas, algorithms, and technical notation must be presented clearly, accurately, and consistently throughout the manuscript.

Authors should use appropriate equation-editing tools to ensure that mathematical expressions are readable and editable.

All variables, mathematical symbols, constants, and parameters must be clearly defined when first introduced.

Measurement units should follow internationally recognized scientific conventions, particularly the International System of Units (SI), where applicable.

Equations and technical expressions should be included when necessary to explain research methods, calculations, analyses, or findings.

Authors must ensure consistent use of numerical notation, symbols, abbreviations, and measurement units.

7. Citations and References

Jurnal Teknik adopts the American Psychological Association (APA) citation and referencing style, as specified in the official manuscript template.

All references must be relevant, credible, accurate, and appropriately cited in the manuscript.

7.1. In-Text Citations

In-text citations must follow the author–date referencing system.

Examples include:

Single author: (Retnowati, 2018).
Two authors: (Nurgiyantoro & Efendi, 2017).
Narrative citation: Retnowati (2018).

Multiple references cited together must be arranged alphabetically and separated by semicolons, in accordance with the journal template.

Authors should prioritize the synthesis and critical discussion of relevant scientific literature rather than excessive use of direct quotations.

All cited references must accurately support the scientific statements, arguments, and interpretations presented in the manuscript.

7.2. Reference List

The reference list must be placed at the end of the manuscript.

The following requirements apply:

References must be arranged alphabetically according to the first author's surname.
All sources cited in the manuscript must appear in the reference list.
All references included in the reference list must be cited in the manuscript.
References must follow the APA format demonstrated in the official journal template.
Bibliographic information must be complete and accurate.
Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs) should be included where available.
Authors are strongly encouraged to use relevant peer-reviewed journal articles and credible primary scientific sources.
Reference management software, such as Mendeley or Zotero, is recommended to maintain consistency and accuracy.

Authors are responsible for verifying the authenticity, accuracy, and accessibility of all references.

Fabricated references, inaccurate citations, citation manipulation, and the inclusion of unverifiable AI-generated references are strictly prohibited.

8. Research Integrity and Publication Ethics

All manuscripts submitted to Jurnal Teknik must comply with internationally recognized principles of research integrity and ethical scholarly publishing.

Authors are responsible for ensuring that their manuscripts present original scientific contributions, accurately report research findings, and appropriately acknowledge the intellectual contributions of others.

Jurnal Teknik does not tolerate plagiarism, data fabrication, falsification, duplicate publication, authorship manipulation, or other forms of academic misconduct.

Research involving human participants, personal information, or ethically sensitive materials must comply with applicable institutional, legal, and research ethics requirements.

The editorial team reserves the right to request clarification, supporting documentation, or additional information when concerns regarding research integrity arise.

9. Authorship, Artificial Intelligence, and Editorial Declarations

In addition to the formatting requirements established in the official manuscript template, authors must comply with the journal's applicable authorship, contributorship, and artificial intelligence policies.

9.1. Author Contributions

All listed authors must meet the authorship eligibility requirements established in the journal's Authorship and Contributorship Policy.

Authors must accurately identify their individual scientific contributions.

The Contributor Roles Taxonomy (CRediT) should be used where appropriate to describe contributions such as conceptualization, methodology, software development, investigation, formal analysis, validation, visualization, supervision, and manuscript preparation.

The corresponding author is responsible for ensuring that all authors have reviewed and approved the manuscript and agreed to its submission.

9.2. Declaration of AI Use

Any substantive use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies during manuscript preparation must be disclosed in accordance with the journal's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy.

The disclosure must identify the AI tool used, its purpose, and the nature of its contribution to the manuscript.

All AI-assisted content must be critically reviewed, verified, and approved by the authors.

Authors remain fully responsible for the accuracy, originality, scientific validity, and integrity of the manuscript.

AI systems and AI-assisted writing tools must not be listed as authors or co-authors.

9.3. Funding Statement

Authors must disclose all relevant sources of financial support received for the research, including the names of funding organizations and grant numbers where applicable.

If the research received no external funding, authors may include the following statement:

"This research received no external funding."

9.4. Conflicts of Interest

Authors must disclose any financial, institutional, professional, or personal relationships that could potentially influence the research or the interpretation of its findings.

If no conflicts of interest exist, authors may include the following statement:

"The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest."

9.5. Ethical Approval and Consent

Research involving human participants, personal information, or other ethically sensitive materials must comply with applicable ethical and regulatory requirements.

Where ethical approval or informed consent is required, authors must provide appropriate information regarding the relevant approval or consent procedures.

If ethical approval is not applicable, authors should provide an appropriate explanation when requested by the editorial team.

9.6. Data Availability

Authors are encouraged to provide information concerning the availability of research datasets, experimental results, source code, or other supporting materials necessary to evaluate the study's findings.

Where research data cannot be publicly shared due to privacy, confidentiality, legal, or intellectual property restrictions, the limitations should be clearly explained.

9.7. Acknowledgments

Individuals, institutions, or organizations that contributed to the research but do not meet the journal's authorship criteria may be recognized in the Acknowledgments section.

Acknowledgments must accurately describe the assistance received, including technical support, research facilities, administrative assistance, or other relevant contributions.

Any additional declaration sections required by the journal must be prepared in accordance with the current manuscript template and editorial instructions.

10. Final Manuscript Preparation and Submission

Before submitting a manuscript to Jurnal Teknik, authors must ensure that:

The manuscript follows the official Jurnal Teknik manuscript template.
The manuscript contains 6–10 pages.
The manuscript title complies with the prescribed 12-word limit and formatting requirements.
Both Indonesian and English abstracts contain 100–200 words.
Keywords are provided in both languages, with a maximum of five keywords for each language.
The manuscript includes all required sections and follows the prescribed organizational structure.
The Introduction, Methods, and Results and Discussion sections comply with the content proportions specified in the journal template.
All tables, figures, equations, and technical descriptions are appropriately formatted and referenced.
All citations and references follow APA style.
All relevant authorship, ethical, and AI-use declarations are accurate and complete.
All listed authors have reviewed and approved the manuscript.
The manuscript has not been previously published or simultaneously submitted to another journal, except where permitted and appropriately disclosed under the journal's publication policies.

Manuscripts that do not comply with these requirements may be returned to the authors for technical revision before proceeding to editorial assessment.

Compliance with the manuscript preparation guidelines does not guarantee acceptance for publication. All submitted manuscripts remain subject to editorial evaluation and the journal's peer-review procedures.

Authors are strongly encouraged to review the latest official manuscript template and all applicable journal policies before submitting their manuscripts through the Jurnal Teknik Online Submission System.


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