Author Guidline

General Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be written in Indonesian and must not have been previously published or be under consideration for publication in any other media.

  • Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

  • Articles must conform to the official cover style and template of Jurnal Health Society.

  • Manuscripts must be original and free from plagiarism.

  • Authors are required to register as users before submission. Instructions for registration and manuscript submission are available on the journal website (video tutorial provided).

  • Manuscripts will be published in Jurnal Health Society after successfully passing the peer review process.

  • References must be managed using reference management software (e.g., Mendeley) and formatted according to APA Style, 7th Edition.

  • References should primarily consist of scientific articles published within the last five years.

  • Manuscripts must be prepared strictly in accordance with the journal’s author guidelines and template.

Manuscript Layout Update

Starting from Volume 13, Number 2 (2024), Jurnal Health Society applies a new article template. Authors are required to use this updated template for all submissions.

Structure of the Manuscript

Title

The title must be concise, clear, and informative, with a maximum length of 20 words. It should accurately reflect the topic of the manuscript and must not contain uncommon or non-standard abbreviations. The main idea should be presented first, followed by clarification if necessary.

Author Information

Author names must be accompanied by institutional affiliation, institutional address, and email address. Academic titles and positions should not be included. A maximum of five authors is permitted.

Abstract

The abstract must be written in a single paragraph, with a maximum of 200 words, in both Indonesian and English. For research articles, the abstract should summarize the study clearly. Authors are encouraged to use a structured abstract format (without headings), consisting of:

  1. Background – Context and purpose of the study.

  2. Method – Brief description of the research design or analytical approach.

  3. Results – Summary of the main findings.

  4. Conclusion – Key conclusions or interpretations.

Keywords

Provide three to five keywords that are relevant and specific to the article and commonly used within the discipline. Keywords should be written in lowercase letters, except for proper nouns.

Introduction

The introduction should place the study within a broader context and explain its importance. It must clearly state the research objectives and significance, review the current state of the field, and cite key and relevant literature. Divergent or controversial perspectives may be highlighted where appropriate. Technical terms, symbols, abbreviations, and acronyms must be defined at first use. Tables and figures should be numbered sequentially. A brief overview of the research method may be included at the end of this section.

Method

The Methods section should describe the research design, location and time of the study, population and sample, data collection procedures, measurement techniques, and data analysis methods. Passive and narrative sentence structures are recommended.

Results

Results should be presented clearly and supported by adequate data. Findings must directly address the research objectives or hypotheses stated in the Introduction.

Discussion

The Discussion should interpret the results in relation to previous studies and the research objectives. Authors should explain the significance of the findings, identify similarities or differences with existing literature, and discuss implications in a broader context. Suggestions for future research may also be included.

Conclusion

The conclusion must directly address the research objectives and key findings. It should not merely repeat the results or discussion but should highlight the contribution of the study and suggest directions for future research.

Bibliography

Only sources cited in the manuscript should be included in the bibliography. Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software (e.g., Mendeley, EndNote, Zotero) to avoid errors and duplication. At least 80% of references should consist of journal articles, proceedings, or research outputs published within the last five years, preferably with a DOI. References must be formatted according to APA (American Psychological Association) Style, 7th Edition.