Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines

1. Manuscript Submission

  • Articles submitted should be the result of original research or conceptual studies and must be 10–15 pages in length.
  • Manuscripts should be prepared using Microsoft Word 2013/2016 or Open Office, saved in RTF format, and renamed as: AuthorName-ArticleTitle.

2. Manuscript Format

  • Paper Size and Margins: Use B5 size (176x250 mm) with 2.5 cm margins on all sides.
  • Font and Spacing: Use Garamond 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing, and single-column layout.
    • For Arabic script, use Sakkal Majalla 14 pt.
    • Foreign terms (except Arabic) must be italicized.
  • Structure:
    • Title: Maximum 15 words, capitalize each word, Garamond 13 pt, bold.
    • Authors: Include all authors with affiliations and a corresponding email address.
    • Abstract: Provide a summary (150–250 words) in both Indonesian and English, highlighting objectives, methods, and key findings.
    • Keywords: Include 3–5 keywords.
    • Main Text: Organize as follows:
      • Introduction
      • Methods
      • Results and Discussion
      • Conclusion
    • References: Must adhere to APA 7th Style Edition.

3. Citations and References

  • Citations: Use APA 7th Style Edition in-text citations.
  • References: Ensure at least 60% are from recent (within 7 years) and relevant journal articles. Use reference management tools like Zotero or Mendeley. Avoid excessive self-citations or over-reliance on a single source.

4. Figures and Tables

  • Include relevant tables, charts, and images with appropriate captions.
  • Use Garamond 12 pt for labels and ensure clarity in visual elements.

5. Ethical Considerations

  • Authors must ensure the manuscript is original and free from plagiarism.
  • Manuscripts must not be under consideration by other journals or have been published elsewhere.

6. Submission Process

  • Email submissions to: jurnal-labscib@labschoolcibubur.sch.id.
  • Include article history (submitted, reviewed, revised, accepted dates) within the manuscript header.

7. Additional Notes

  • Manuscripts that do not adhere to the format and guidelines will be returned for revision prior to review.
  • Direct quotations longer than four lines should use Garamond 10 pt, italicized, and single-spaced.

For manuscript writing instructions please download, Download Template Artikel 

For further inquiries, contact the editorial team at jurnal-labscib@labschoolcibubur.sch.id.