Author Guidelines

Authors who wish to submit their manuscripts to SIMANTECH Journal of Science and Technology are expected to follow the guidelines below to ensure a smooth and efficient review and publication process.

1. General Requirements

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration for publication elsewhere.

  • The manuscript should be written in English using clear, concise, and academic language.

  • All manuscripts are subject to peer review by at least two independent reviewers.

  • There are no submission or article processing charges (APCs).

2. Manuscript Format

  • The manuscript must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) format.

  • Use A4 paper size, 1-inch margins, 1.5 line spacing, and 12-point Times New Roman font.

  • The manuscript should follow the structure below:

Title Page

  • Title of the manuscript (concise and informative)

  • Full names of all authors

  • Affiliations of all authors

  • Corresponding author's email address

Abstract

  • A brief summary of the research (150–250 words)

  • Include purpose, methodology, results, and conclusion

  • Include 3–5 keywords

Main Text Structure

  • 1. Introduction
    Background, research problem, objectives, and significance.

  • 2. Methodology
    Description of methods, tools, materials, and procedures used.

  • 3. Results and Discussion
    Presentation and analysis of findings. Results should be supported with tables/figures if necessary.

  • 4. Conclusion
    Summary of key findings, implications, and recommendations for future research.

References

  • Use APA (7th edition) citation style.

  • Ensure that all references cited in the text appear in the reference list and vice versa.

  • At least 80% of references should be from recent (last 10 years) and reputable sources such as journals or conference proceedings.

3. Tables and Figures

  • All tables and figures must be numbered and titled.

  • Place tables and figures within the text, close to where they are first referenced.

  • Ensure image resolution is high enough for clear viewing (minimum 300 dpi for figures).

4. Submission Procedure

  • Manuscripts must be submitted via the official journal submission system or by email (insert email if applicable).

  • Upon submission, authors will receive a confirmation email.

  • The peer review process takes approximately 4–8 weeks.

5. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must ensure the originality of their work and avoid plagiarism.

  • All data must be obtained ethically, and any conflicts of interest must be declared.

  • See the journal’s Publication Ethics for full details.

6. Copyright and Licensing

  • All published articles are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).

  • Authors retain copyright but grant the journal the right of first publication.