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Author Guidelines

Transformatika: Journal of Transformative Intelligent Systems and Informatics invites authors to submit original research that has not been published or is under consideration elsewhere. Submissions must adhere to the following technical and ethical guidelines.

1. General Requirements

  • Language: All manuscripts must be written in professional academic English or Indonesian.
  • Length: Manuscripts should be between 8 to 15 pages, including references and appendices.
  • File Format: Manuscripts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx) format, following the journal's official template (Template_Transformatika).
  • Similarity Index: All submissions will be screened for plagiarism. The maximum similarity index allowed is 20% (excluding references).

2. Statement of Originality (Mandatory)

  • Requirement: Transformatika requires a signed Statement of Originality for every manuscript submission.
  • Purpose: This document supports academic integrity and publication ethics.
  • Procedure: Authors must download the originality statement form provided on the journal's website, sign it (on a duty stamp/materai if required by local regulations), and upload it as a Supplementary File during the submission process in OJS.

3. Manuscript Structure (IMRaD)

The manuscript should be organized as follows:

  • Title: Concise, informative, and reflects the "transformative" aspect of the research (Max 15 words).
  • Abstract: A single paragraph (100-150 words) containing: Background, Objective, Method, Results (key findings), and Conclusion.
  • Keywords: 3-5 keywords, separated by semicolons (;).
  • Introduction: State the research background, the gap in the current literature (State of the Art), and the specific objective/novelty of the study.
  • Methods: Provide sufficient detail for the work to be replicated. For Transformative Intelligent Systems, include algorithm pseudocode or architecture diagrams.
  • Results and Discussion: Present results clearly using tables and figures. The discussion should compare findings with previous studies and explain the "so what" factor.
  • Conclusion: Summarize the main findings and suggest future research directions.
  • References: Minimum of 15-20 references, with at least 80% from primary sources (journal articles) published within the last 5-10 years.

4. Tables, Figures, and Equations

  • Tables: Tables should be in editable text format (not images), created using the "Table" menu in Word and follow the "three-line table" (horizontal lines only) style for a professional look. Table titles are placed above the table.
  • Figures: Figure titles are placed below the figure. All figures must be high resolution (min. 300 dpi) and should not have frames.
  • Equations: Must be created using Microsoft Equation. Equation numbers are written in parentheses on the right side of the equation.
  • Algorithms: Programs or algorithms should be written in Courier New font with a maximum size of 10 pt.

5. Citation and Reference Manager

  • Style: Use IEEE Style (numbered) consistently.
  • Tools: Authors must use a reference management tool such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote. Submissions without proper metadata from these tools may be returned.

6. Submission Process

Submissions are only accepted through the Online Submission system at our OJS website (https://journals.usm.ac.id/index.php/transformatika). Authors must "Register" as "Author" and follow the step-by-step upload process.

Submission Preparation Checklist

All submissions must meet the following requirements:

  • Originality: The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration.
  • Format: The submission file is in Microsoft Word document file format.
  • Style: The text adheres to the stylistic and bibliographic requirements outlined in the Author Guidelines, using IEEE Style for citations.
  • Metadata: All author details, including affiliations and emails, are correctly entered in the OJS metadata.
  • Ethical Document: A signed Statement of Originality is prepared for upload as a supplementary file.
  • Tools: A reference manager (Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote) has been used to manage all citations and the bibliography.

Artikel

Transformatika  is a peer-reviewed open-access journal. This statement clarifies the ethical behavior of all parties involved in the act of publishing an article in this journal, including the author, the chief editor, the Editorial Board, the peer-reviewer ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ and the publisher Universitas Semarang, Indonesia. This statement is based on the current COPE's Core Practices.

Part A: Publication and authorship

  1. All texts sent will go through a strict peer-review process by at least two reviewers who are experts in the field.
  2. The review process is a blind review.
  3. The factors taken into account in the review are relevance, significance, originality, legibility and language.
  4. Decisions include acceptance, acceptance with revisions, or rejection.
  5. If the author is asked to revise and resubmit the submission, there is no guarantee that the revised submission will be accepted.
  6. Rejected articles will not be reviewed.
  7. Acceptance of manuscripts is limited by legal requirements such as those that apply in the validity period due to copyright infringement and plagiarism.

Part B: Author's responsibility

The author must state that their manuscript is their original work.

  1. The author must state that the manuscript has not been published elsewhere.
  2. The author must state that the manuscript is not currently being considered for publication elsewhere.
  3. Authors must participate in the peer-review process.
  4. The author is obliged to provide corrections or correction of errors.
  5. All Authors mentioned on paper must significantly contribute to this research.
  6. The author must state that all data in the text is genuine
  7. The author must notify the Editor of any conflict of interest.
  8. The author must identify all sources used in making the manuscript.
  9. Authors must report errors that they found in the mass media published to the Editor.

 Part C: Reviewer responsibilities

Reviewers must keep all information about the manuscript and treat it as confidential information.

  1. Reviews must be done objectively, without personal criticism from authors Reviewer must express their views clearly with supporting arguments
  2. The reviewer must identify the relevant published work that has not been quoted by the author.
  3. The reviewer must also call the attention of the Editor in Chief for substantial or overlapping similarities between the manuscripts being considered and other publications that have personal knowledge.
  4. Reviewers may not review the manuscript where they have a conflict of interest due to a relationship, relationship, or competitive, collaborative, or other relationship with any writer, company or institution related to the newspaper.

 Part D: editor's responsibility

  1. The editor has full responsibility and authority to reject/accept an article.
  2. The editor is responsible for the content and overall quality of the publication.
  3. The editor must always consider the needs of writers and readers when trying to improve publications.
  4. The editor must guarantee the quality of the text and the integrity of academic records.
  5. The editor must make corrections if needed.
  6. The editor must have a clear picture of the sources of research funding.
  7. Editors must base their decisions solely as an interest, authenticity, clarity, and relevance of the paper with the scope of the publication.
  8. Editors should not reverse their decisions or cancel the previous editor for no serious reason.
  9. The editor must maintain the anonymity of reviewers.
  10. Editors must ensure that all research material they publish is by accepted ethical guidelines.
  11. Editors may only accept scripts if they are sure enough.
  12. Editors must act if they suspect that they made a mistake, whether a paper was published or not published, and made all reasonable efforts to survive in obtaining a resolution to the problem.
  13. Editors may not reject papers based on suspicion; they should have proof of the error.
  14. Editors should not allow conflicts of interest between staff, writers, reviewers, and board members.

Copyright Notice

Authors who publish with this journal agree to the following terms:

  1. Authors retain copyright and grant the journal the right of first publication, with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License that allows others to share the work with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in this journal.
  2. Authors are able to enter into separate, additional contractual arrangements for the non-exclusive distribution of the journal's published version of the work (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in this journal.
  3. Authors are permitted and encouraged to post their work online (e.g., in institutional repositories or on their website) prior to and during the submission process, as it can lead to productive exchanges, as well as earlier and greater citation of published work.

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