Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines for Teknika Journal

  1. Article Title:

    • The article title should be concise, informative, and limited to a maximum of 15 words.

    • The title must reflect the content of the paper and be written in Capitalized Words style.

    • Avoid including formulas or research objects in the title.

  2. Abstract:

    • Write the abstract in Indonesian and English, with each version being 150-200 words.

    • The abstract should briefly describe the background, research objectives, methodology, findings, conclusions, and the contribution of the research to the scientific community.

    • Background information should be brief (1-2 sentences). The focus should be on the key contributions of the research.

  3. Keywords:

    • Provide 3-5 keywords in English, arranged alphabetically, separated by semicolons.

  4. Introduction:

    • Begin with a concise background to the topic.

    • Include a literature review (state of the art) and highlight the novelty and significance of your study.

    • Clearly present the gap analysis or novelty of the research.

    • Include your research questions or hypotheses, if applicable.

  5. Methodology:

    • Describe the research methods clearly so that the experiment can be replicated.

    • Avoid imperative language in the description.

    • Provide specific details for chemicals, including purity and brand, if used.

    • Mention the research location, sample size, data collection methods, and how measurements are made.

    • For qualitative research, adapt the methodology according to the specific field requirements.

  6. Results and Discussion:

    • Present processed data in the form of tables or figures (choose only one format for each data set).

    • Avoid describing raw data; focus on presenting findings and trends.

    • Discuss how the results correlate with previous research and theories.

    • Cite relevant studies, especially those from the last decade, to support or contrast your findings.

  7. Conclusion:

    • The conclusion should directly answer the research objectives without restating the discussion.

    • It may include implications or suggestions for future research, though this is optional.

    • Write the conclusion in paragraph form; avoid listing items.

  8. References:

    • Include at least 15 references, with a preference for primary sources (articles, proceedings, books, theses, etc.).

    • Use a reference manager (Mendeley, EndNote, Zotero).

    • Follow the APA style (7th edition) for citations.

    • Limit the use of secondary sources such as blogs or Wikipedia.

    • Ensure that at least 80% of references are primary sources, especially for justifying novelty.

  9. Figures and Tables:

    • Ensure all figures and tables are referenced in the text.

    • Tables and figures should not be repeated in both formats for the same data.

    • Refer to each table and figure correctly in the text without using "above" or "below."

  10. Submission Process:

  • Submit the manuscript via the journal's online system.

  • Include your full contact details, including the corresponding author's email.

  • Articles will undergo an initial review followed by peer review.

Important Notes:

  • Adhere strictly to the formatting and length limits as indicated in the submission guidelines.

  • Articles submitted should be original and not under review elsewhere.

  • All submitted manuscripts must comply with ethical standards, including proper citation practices and avoidance of plagiarism.