Author Guidelines

The manuscript texts are written in English or Bahasa Indonesia. Manuscripts will be first reviewed by the editorial board. The main text of a manuscript must meet the following requirements:
a) Use MS Word, typed on paper size A4 (Width: 21 cm, Height: 29.7 cm), Margin (Top: 2.39 cm, Left: 2.39 cm, Bottom: 2.39 cm, Right: 2.39 cm), font Times New Roman 11 pt;
b) Manuscripts can be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia;
c) Use consistent indentation or spacing between all paragraphs;
d) Articles must follow the style and template of the EMBISTEK Journal.

A submitted manuscript that has been accepted for publication or published elsewhere is unacceptable and will not be published in EMBISTEK Journal.
Manuscripts sent to EMBISTEK Journal must be free from plagiarism and self-plagiarism (maximum similarity 20%).

Download Manuscript Template EMBISTEK Journal

General Formatting Guidelines

Title

The title should contain the main variables studied and represent the content of the manuscript clearly, briefly, and informatively.
It must be written in TNR 12 Bold, with a maximum of 14 words.

Authors Name

Author names must be complete and written without academic titles, accompanied by author affiliation and address.
The corresponding author must provide and use an email address unique to themselves and not shared with another author or department.
The maximum number of authors per article is 7; more than that will result in rejection.

Abstract

Abstracts are written in English or Bahasa Indonesia, with single line spacing (TNR 11).
The abstract must contain 150–250 words, written in one paragraph, and include the main points of the research such as objectives, methods, results, novelty, and implications.
The abstract should show how the research contributes to the development of science in engineering, management, business, information systems, and technology.
Abstracts are written on a separate page from the article content.
Keywords consist of 3–5 words or phrases.

Introduction

The introduction formulates and presents the purpose of the article/research.
It should include background, research urgency, and a gap analysis to show the novelty of the study.
Avoid excessive citations or detailed presentations of results.
The purpose of the research should be clearly stated in this section.
Do not include tables or figures.
The introduction should be concise and straightforward.

Method

The methods section should include relevant details on the materials, research design, procedures, and analysis techniques to allow replication.
Names of products and manufacturers should be included only if alternate sources are unsatisfactory.
Novel or modified methods must be described in sufficient detail.
If using a method from previous research, describe it briefly and explain modifications clearly.

Result and Discussion

The results and discussion should be presented in one section (not separated).
Results must be written concisely, supported by tables, figures, or graphs to clarify data presentation.
Discussions should interpret the findings with reference to relevant literature, prioritizing primary sources.
The discussion must contain the benefits, implications, and comparisons of findings with previous studies.
Avoid repeating the same information from the results section or introduction.
Tables or figures must present different data, and all should be referred to in the text.

Conclusion

This section contains the research findings and answers to research questions.
Conclusions should be written briefly, narratively, and conceptually in one paragraph, not in bullet or numbering format.
The impact and contribution of the research must be clearly stated.

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments should only include individuals or institutions that contributed substantially to the research.
Authors are responsible for obtaining written permission before mentioning any individual by name if their endorsement could be inferred.

AUTHOR CONTRIBUTIONS

For research articles with multiple authors, a short paragraph specifying individual contributions must be provided.
Use the following format:

Conceptualization, X.X. and Y.Y.; Methodology, X.X.; Software, X.X.; Validation, X.X., Y.Y. and Z.Z.; Formal Analysis, X.X.; Investigation, X.X.; Resources, X.X.; Data Curation, X.X.; Writing – Original Draft Preparation, X.X.; Writing – Review & Editing, X.X.; Visualization, X.X.; Supervision, X.X.; Project Administration, X.X.; Funding Acquisition, Y.Y.

CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Authors must declare any personal or institutional conflicts of interest that could influence their research.
If there is no conflict of interest, please state:

“The authors declare no conflict of interest.”
Any role of funding sponsors in study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, or publication decisions must be mentioned.

References

References must follow the APA 7th Edition style.
Include DOIs where available.
References are written in single spacing (TNR 11).
Below are examples:

a. From a textbook:
Gronlund, N. E., & Linn, R. L. (1990). Measurement and evaluation in teaching (6th ed.). Macmillan.

b. From a thesis/dissertation:
Hollander, M. M. (2017). Resistance to authority: Methodological innovations and new lessons from the Milgram experiment (Publication No. 10289373) [Doctoral dissertation, University of Wisconsin-Madison]. ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global.
Slamet Suyanto. (2009). Keberhasilan sekolah dalam ujian nasional ditinjau dari organisasi belajar [Unpublished doctoral dissertation]. Universitas Negeri Jakarta.

c. From a journal article:
Pritchard, P. E. (1992). Studies on the bread-improving mechanism of fungal alpha-amylase. Journal of Biological Education, 26(1), 14–17. https://doi.org/10.1037/0012-1649.44.4.1055

d. From a proceeding:
Paidi. (2008). Urgensi pengembangan kemampuan pemecahan masalah dan metakognitif siswa SMA melalui pembelajaran biologi. Proceeding of the National Seminar on MIPA, FMIPA UNY, 30 May 2008. Yogyakarta: Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta.

Mathematics

Use italics for variables, bold for vectors and matrices, script for tensors, and serif for tensors.
Use superscripts and subscripts properly; do not use raised or lowered fonts.

Tables

Every table must have a title, and all columns must have headings.
Column headings should clarify their relation to the data below.
Footnotes should be indicated by superscript lowercase letters.
Each table must be cited in the text.

Figures

Each figure must be cited in numerical order in the text.
Ensure each figure has a caption consisting of a short title and description.
Captions should be supplied separately, not attached to the figure itself.
Keep text within illustrations minimal and explain all symbols used.
Color figures or special illustrations may be published at the author’s expense.

Guideline for Online Submission

All manuscripts should be submitted online at:
https://embistek.org/jurnal/index.php/embistek

Submission steps:

Starting the Submission – Select the appropriate section, check all items on the submission checklist, and (optionally) include a cover letter and suggested reviewers.
Uploading the Submission – Upload the manuscript file (.doc/.docx).
Entering Submission Metadata – Fill in author details, title, abstract, and keywords.
Confirming the Submission – Review uploaded files and click “Finish Submission.”
Tracking the Submission – The corresponding author will receive a confirmation email and can monitor progress via the OJS dashboard.