Submissions

Author Guidelines

1. Submitting Manuscript Procedure

   • Authors must register first via the following link: Click here to register.
   • After logging in with your author account, follow these steps to submit your article:
   • Click "New Submission" on the dashboard.
   • In the "Start" section, complete all required checklist fields, then click "Save and Continue".
   • In the "Upload Submission" section, upload your manuscript in DOC or MS Word format. Supporting files can also be uploaded in this section (optional). Click "Save and Continue".
   • In the "Enter Metadata" section, enter all author data and their affiliations. For multiple authors, click "Add Contributor" and repeat the process. Provide the article title, abstract, keywords, and references in the designated fields.
   • Review all entered data for accuracy. In the "Confirmation" section, click Finish Submission to complete the process.

2. General Instructions

   General guidelines for writing in Journal of INISTA are as follows:

   • Articles must be written in a format that matches the writing format in Scientific Journals.
   • Articles must be original work, never previously published in any print or online journal.
   • Articles are written using the article template in the INISTA Journal.
   • Articles are written in good and correct English.
   • The submitted paper is at least 10 pages and no more than 15 pages. If the number of pages is more than 15 will incur extra charges.
   • Make sure that your paper is prepared using the Manuscript Template and Copyright Transfer Form when if it accepted.
   • At least 15 references with 80% coming from the original research article (Journal) within 5 years earlier.

3. Submission General Process

   The journal editor or section editor will handle every submission and should follow the process as shown below.

   

    

   The publication process begins with the submission of a manuscript. If required, a pre-review check ensures the submission meets basic criteria before proceeding to the formal review stage. During the review, the manuscript is evaluated by reviewers, after which the editor makes an editorial decision. If the manuscript is accepted, it moves to production and is eventually published. If minor revisions are requested, the author revises the manuscript, and it may undergo further review. For major revisions, the author makes substantial changes before resubmitting for another round of review. If the manuscript is declined at any point, the process ends. The workflow continues until the manuscript is either published or rejected, ensuring thorough evaluation and opportunities for improvement.

4. Guidelines for The Manuscript Body Text

   Scientific articles published in the Journal of INISTA must follow the writing rules on the paper body. The rules follow the pattern of IMRAD (Introduction, Method, Result, and Discussion); added the last section is the conclusion section.

   • Title: The title should be concise and indicate the identity of the subject, the research objectives, and the keywords.
   • Author name: The author's name without academic degrees and not preceded by the word "by" followed by the name of the institution, address of institution and contact email.
   • Abstract: Abstract should describe the entire content of the article with maximum of 250 word. It is not allowed references to figures and tables. it is written in a straightforward, concise, and must include:
     • Background (optional, one or two sentence)
     • Research objective
     • Method
     • Result
     • Conclusion
   • Keyword: Use keywords that can describe the content of the article. It is written in 3 to 5 words.
   • Introduction: Basically, in the introduction provides general background research, literature review (state of the art), originality of research (gap analysis), and research objectives. In the literature review, at least five articles are reviewed briefly that can justify the novelty of the research.
   • Method: In the methods section provides a summary of the methods used, such as the subjects studied, tools and materials used, model or design used, sampling technique, the measured variable, analysis and statistical models used.
   • Result: In the results section contains the presentation of the results of the research can be illustrated using tables or figures to clarify the presentation of the results verbally. The data presented is data that is processed, not raw data.
   • Discussion: material discussion mainly concerned, whether the results are consistent with the hypothesis or not, and put forward the argument.
   • Conclusion: write the conclusions of the research that has been done and future works. The conclusion must answer the purpose of the study or hypothesis. Write the conclusion briefly and clearly. Do not discuss again at the conclusion. Do not use Bullet/Numbering.

5. Guidelines for Citations and References

   Style referral source citations in Journal of INISTA Paper using IEEE style. It is advisable to use reference management software such as Mendeley, EndNote, Zotero and others.