Author guidelines

Author Guidelines
Guidelines for Authors — IONTECH Journal

★ About The Journal

  • Publisher: Research and Community Service Institute (LPPM), Institut Sains dan Teknologi Al-Kamal
  • Article Types: Original Research and Review Articles
  • Objective: To advance scientific publication and the application of science and technology for society
  • Publication Frequency: Biannual (February and August)

★ Focus & Scope

  • IONTech Journal publishes peer-reviewed original research and review articles in Engineering and Pharmacy, covering basic and applied research.
  • Detailed focus areas and subject coverage are available in the Focus & Scope section of the journal website.

★ Article Type

  • Original Article: Reports of recent research findings within the journal’s scope.
  • Review Article: Critical, comprehensive evaluation and interpretation of literature related to science/technology.

★ Manuscript Structure

  • Title: Concise, specific, and informative; max. 20 words.
  • Author Names & Affiliations: Written without academic titles; include complete institution, address, city, postal code, and country.
  • Abstract: 100–250 words, structured and written in bilingual format (Indonesian & English) within a single paragraph.
  • Main Text: Must logically follow the structure: Introduction, Methods, Results & Discussion, and Conclusion.
  • References: Following APA style; minimum 10 references with at least 80% primary sources.

★ Format & Style

  • Manuscript length maximum 20 pages (A4, double spacing, 12 pt font).
  • Authors must strictly use the Official IONTECH Template.
  • File submission format must be in MS Word (.docx).

★ Peer-Review Process

  • Double-Blind Review: Evaluated by at least two independent reviewers.
  • Editorial Decisions: Accepted, Minor Revision, Major Revision, or Rejected.
  • Plagiarism Screening: Maximum similarity index allowed is 20%.

★ Publication Ethics

  • Refers to COPE Guidelines.
  • Editors: Fair, objective, and confidential evaluation.
  • Reviewers: Objective and timely assessment.
  • Authors: Ensure originality and proper citation.

★ Article Charges

  • Publication is Completely Free.
  • No APC, submission fees, or publication fees.

★ Copyright

  • Publication rights are managed by the editorial board.
  • Articles are open access under CC BY 4.0.

★ Submission

  • Create an account on the journal website.
  • Choose New Submission.
  • Upload manuscript and complete metadata.
  • Ensure anonymized file for double-blind review.