Author Guidelines
Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas (J.kesehat.Andalas) is a scientific publication periodically issued by the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, Padang. The journal accepts and publishes manuscripts in the form of original research relevant to the fields of medicine and health, literature reviews, and case reports, with the following provisions:
Research Articles
Contains original research findings in basic or applied/clinical medical sciences and health. The format includes: Title, Abstract (in Indonesian and English), Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, and References.
Literature Reviews
Systematic reviews on current issues in medical and health sciences. The format includes: Title, Abstract (in Indonesian and English), Introduction, Content, and References.
Case Reports
Covers cases in the medical and health sciences field that warrant dissemination. The format includes: Title, Abstract (in Indonesian and English), Introduction, Case, Discussion, and References.
General Guidelines
To avoid duplication, JKA does not accept articles that have been previously published or are under consideration by other journals. Authors must sign a DECLARATION FORM and ensure all co-authors' approval. All manuscripts undergo peer review by experts in the relevant fields and the editorial board. Articles requiring revision will be returned to the authors. Research articles must have ethical clearance or adhere to ethical research considerations. The DECLARATION FORM and ETHICAL CLEARANCE (EC) must be attached as a SUPPLEMENTARY FILE.
Article Preparation
Manuscript Submission
Manuscripts must follow the provided TEMPLATE and be submitted as a soft copy in Microsoft Word format.
Title Page
The title page includes the article title, authors' names (without academic degrees), authors' institutional affiliations, corresponding author’s name and contact details, telephone number, fax number, and email address. The title should not exceed 25 words.
Abstract and Keywords
Abstracts for research articles, literature reviews, and case reports must be written in Indonesian and English, with a maximum of 250 words. The abstract should concisely reflect the format of Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion (IMRAD). Select 3-5 keywords to aid in indexing.
Article Text
The article text must be structured into sections: Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Use Arial font size 9 with 1.5 line spacing. The manuscript length must not exceed 10 pages, including References.
Tables
Tables should be sequentially numbered and formatted in Arial size 8 with single spacing. Each table must have a concise title. Explanations and abbreviations should be included in the table footnotes, not in the title. A maximum of 4 tables is allowed. Tables should only use horizontal lines, with data groups separated by horizontal lines as needed.
Figures
Figures must be embedded in the manuscript. Identifiable images or illustrations must have written consent for publication. Figures should be numbered sequentially as they appear in the text. A maximum of 4 figures is allowed.
Statistical Methods
Detailed statistical methods must be described in the Methods section.
Acknowledgments
Acknowledgments may be given to contributors to the research.
References
References must follow the Vancouver citation style (superscript) if using Mendeley, listed sequentially as they appear in the text, not alphabetically. Include a maximum of 6 authors; if more, list the first 6 followed by "et al." The reference count should range between 20-30, with at least 80% from the last 10 years. Use primary sources as much as possible and avoid secondary sources. Abstracts should not be used as references. Articles pending publication should be cited as "in press."
Avoid using personal communication unless the information cannot be obtained from other sources. In such cases, include the source’s name, date of communication, written consent, and confirmation of accuracy.
Examples of Reference Formatting:
Journals:
Standard article: Lipoeto NI, Wattanapenpaiboon N, Malik A, Wahlqvist ML. Nutrition transition in west Sumatra Indonesia. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2004;13(3):312-6.
Books:
Individual author: Ringsven MK, Bond D. Gerontology and leadership skills for nurses. 2nd ed. Albany (NY): Delmar Publishers; 1966.
Conference Proceedings:
Kimura J, Shibasaki H, editors. Recent advances in clinical neurophysiology. Proceedings of the 10th International Congress of EMG and Clinical Neurophysiology; 1995 Oct 15-19; Kyoto, Japan. Amsterdam: Elsevier; 1996.
Ethical Considerations Statement
Manuscripts must have ethical approval or adhere to justifiable ethical research considerations.
Article Submission Process
Authors must submit their articles along with: "Surat Pernyataan" signed by the author(s) (on Step 4).
Submission Preparation Checklist
As part of the submission process, authors are required to check off their submission's compliance with all of the following items, and submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.
The article must be an original work and not plagiarized from any source, whether published or unpublished.
It must not have been previously published or be under consideration for publication in any other print and/or online media.
It has received approval from all authors.
The content of the manuscript is entirely the responsibility of the authors.
It has obtained approval from the ethics committee or adheres to justifiable research ethics considerations, and for Case Reports, includes Patient Consent
The authors agree to have the article edited by the editorial board/editors as long as the intent and content of the article are not altered.
The manuscript is submitted to the e-journal team of the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, for processing and publication in *Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas*, and it will not be withdrawn.
- The manuscript has been prepared following the TEMPLATE of Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas, using Microsoft Word.
Copyright Notice
Authors retain copyright and grant the Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY-SA 4.0) that allows others to share (copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format) and adapt (remix, transform, and build upon the material) the work for any purpose, even commercially with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas.
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 Jurnal Kesehatan Andalas.
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 (See The Effect of Open Access).
Privacy Statement
The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.
