Author Guidelines

1. General Information

Poltekita: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan is a peer-reviewed journal that publishes original research articles, literature reviews, and case studies in the fields of health sciences, nursing, midwifery, public health, and related disciplines.

Manuscripts must be written in clear academic English.
Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration elsewhere.
All submissions are screened for plagiarism and must comply with ethical publication standards.

2. Manuscript Preparation

2.1. Formatting Requirements

File format: MS Word (.docx)
Length: 5,000–7,000 words (including tables and references)
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
Spacing: Single line
Paper size: A4, margins 2.5 cm
Layout: One-column format

2.2. Manuscript Structure and Content

Title
- Maximum 15 words.
- Avoid research year, abbreviations, and formulas.
- Should reflect the main focus of the study.
Author(s) Name and Affiliation
- Write full names (without academic titles).
- Provide institutional affiliation (department, institution, city, country).
- Mark the corresponding author with an asterisk (*) and include email address.
Abstract (150–250 words)
- Structured into Introduction, Methods, Results, Conclusion.
- State background, objective, methods, key findings, and main conclusion.
- Written in one paragraph without citations.
Keywords
- Provide 3–5 keywords separated by semicolons.
- Use standard or indexed terms (e.g., MeSH).
Introduction
- Present background and significance of the problem.
- Summarize relevant studies to show knowledge gaps.
- Clearly state the research objective(s).
Methods
- Describe study design, population, setting, sampling, inclusion/exclusion criteria.
- Explain instruments, data collection, and variables measured.
- Mention ethical approval and informed consent.
- Describe statistical analysis used.
Results
- Present findings logically and clearly.
- Use tables and figures (must be cited in the text).
- Provide descriptive and inferential statistics where relevant.
Discussion
- Interpret findings in relation to previous studies.
- Explain implications for practice, theory, or policy.
- Highlight strengths and limitations.
- Suggest directions for future research.
Conclusion
- Summarize key findings without repeating details.
- Emphasize contribution and implications of the study.
Author’s Contribution Statement
- Describe each author’s role (e.g., conceptualization, methodology, data collection, analysis, writing).
- Use CRediT taxonomy if possible.
Conflict of Interest
- Declare any potential conflicts (financial, institutional, or personal).
- If none: “The authors declare no conflict of interest.”
Funding Statement
- Mention source(s) of funding and grant numbers (if applicable).
- If none: “This research received no external funding.”
Acknowledgments (if any)
- Acknowledge individuals or institutions who contributed but do not qualify as authors.
- Examples: technical assistance, administrative support, language editing.
References
- Minimum 25 references, with at least 80% from journal articles published in the last 10 years.
- Use APA 6th Edition referencing style.
- Use reference manager software (e.g., Mendeley, Zotero).

3. Tables and Figures

Number tables and figures consecutively (Table 1, Figure 1, etc.).
Provide clear titles and legends.
Insert within the manuscript, not as separate files.

4. Ethical Considerations

Research involving humans must include ethical approval and informed consent.
Authors must ensure confidentiality and respect for participants.

5. Submission Process

Manuscripts must be submitted through the Online Journal System (OJS) of Poltekita: Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan.
The corresponding author must ensure all authors have approved the final manuscript.