Submissions

Author Guidelines

Manuscript Format:

Manuscripts must be written in either Bahasa Indonesia or English and prepared using Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx format). The text should be typed in Arial Narrow, font size 11 pt, with 1.15 line spacing on A4-sized paper. The page margins must be set to 4 cm on the left and 3 cm on the top, right, and bottom sides. The length of the manuscript should not exceed 12 pages.

ORIGINAL RESEARCH 

Criteria

Original research manuscripts submitted to Majalah Kesehatan are positioned within the domain of medical and health sciences, where research articles serve as critical instruments for the advancement of knowledge and the improvement of healthcare practices. Majalah Kesehatan implements a comprehensive and rigorous peer-review process, wherein these manuscripts are thoroughly evaluated and validated by subject matter experts, thereby ensuring their credibility, scientific integrity, and meaningful contribution to the wider academic and scientific community.

Document Requirements
Original research manuscripts must be accompanied by an ethical clearance document. Authors are required to submit this document as an integral part of the manuscript submission process, ensuring compliance with ethical standards in research involving human subjects or animals.

Manuscript Section:

Title

The title should be concise, clear, and contain no more than 20 words.

Authorship

Authorship details must be provided only on the Title and Author Page. Please do not include authorship information in the main manuscript.

Abstract and Keywords

The abstract must be written in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, with a maximum length of 250 words. It should include a brief introduction stating the background and objective of the study, followed by the methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. The abstract should be presented in a single paragraph, typed in Arial Narrow 10 pt, single-spaced.
Keywords should consist of 3 to 6 words, arranged in alphabetical order.

Introduction

This section provides a concise background, including the most recent theories and studies relevant to the research topic.

Materials and Methods

This section should describe the study design, location, population and sample, variables, materials, operational definitions, data collection procedures, and data analysis methods. The use of human or animal subjects must comply with standard ethical guidelines, and ethical clearance from a recognized ethics committee must be mentioned and attached.

Results

The results should be presented clearly and directly related to the research objectives and methods. Only statistical hypothesis testing results, such as p-values, should be reported. Tables should be embedded within the text, with titles placed above the tables. Figures and graphics must also be embedded, with captions provided below each figure or graphic.

Discussion

This section should interpret and discuss the findings in relation to existing literature, highlighting similarities, differences, and implications. Conclude the discussion with a brief, focused summary of the key findings.

Conclusion

The conclusion must be clear, conceptual, and directly linked to the research objectives.

Acknowledgement

Acknowledgments should include recognition of funding sources and individuals who contributed significantly to the research but are not listed as authors (if any).

References

References should be published within the last 10 years and formatted according to the Vancouver style. Citations must be numbered in the order they appear in the text.

Examples: 

• Journal

Jayaprakasha GK, Singh RP, Pereira J, Sakariah KK. Limonoids from Citrus reti-culata and Their Moult Inhibiting Activity in Mosquito Culex quinquefasciatus Larvae. Phytochemistry. 1997 Mar; 44(5):843-6. doi: 10.1016/s0031-9422(96)00589-4

• Book   

Abbas AK, Lichtman AH, Paber JS. Cellular and Molecular Immunology. 3^th Ed. Philadelphia: WB Saunders Co. 1997. p 350-355.

• Chapter in a Book

Weiss R. Experimental Biology and Assay of RNA Tumor Viruses. In: Weiss R, Teich N, Varmus H, Coffin J (ed). RNA Tumor Viruses. Vol. I. New York: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. 1984. p 209-260.

• Thesis

Fitri M. Uji Perbandingan Potensi Ekstrak Etanol Daun Jeruk Nipis (Citrus aurantifolia) sebagai Insektisida terhadap Nyamuk Aedes aegypti dan Nyamuk Culex sp. dengan Metode Semprot. Skripsi. Malang: Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Brawijaya. 2017.

• Internet

Dengue Virus Infection: 2015 Case Definition. National Notifiable Disease Surveilance System (NNDSS). (Online). 2015. https://www.cdc.gov/nndss/conditions/dengue-virus-infections/case-definition/2015/)

• Proceeding

Kartika L, Ardana M, and Rusli R. Aktivitas Antioksidan Tanaman Artocarpus. 12 th Proceeding of Mulawarman Pharmaceuticals Conferences. 11-12 Desember 2020. P. 237–44

CASE REPORT

Criteria
Manuscripts submitted as case reports to Majalah Kesehatan are expected to contribute to medical knowledge and provide educational value or lead to changes in clinical application or diagnostic/prognostic approaches. The case should present a rare or unusual condition.

Case reports that include images or photographs must protect patient anonymity to the greatest extent possible. Medical images should not display the patient’s name, medical record number, or date of birth. It is the policy of Majalah Kesehatan not to publish identifiable images of patients’ faces. If facial areas are necessary to illustrate the case, images must be cropped to only show the relevant clinical area.

Reporting Standards
Case report manuscripts intended for publication in Majalah Kesehatan must adhere to the official case report template and follow the author guidelines provided.

Document Requirements
Case report manuscripts involving human subjects, including data, images, or body parts, must be accompanied by a signed informed consent form approved by the patient or participant. Authors are required to attach this informed consent form as part of the submission.

Manuscript Section:

Title

The title should be concise, clear, and contain no more than 20 words.

Authorship

Authorship details must be provided only on the Title and Author Page. Please do not include authorship information in the main manuscript.

Abstract and Keywords

The abstract must be written in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, with a maximum length of 250 words. It should include a brief introduction stating the background and objective of the study, followed by the methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. The abstract should be presented in a single paragraph, typed in Arial Narrow 10 pt, single-spaced.
Keywords should consist of 3 to 6 words, arranged in alphabetical order.

Introduction
This section provides the background of the case study, outlines its objectives, and summarizes relevant and up-to-date literature.

Case Presentation
This section describes the patient’s demographics in detail, including medical history, presenting symptoms, interventions or treatments administered, outcomes, and other significant clinical information.

Discussion
This section explores the relationship between the findings and existing literature on the subject, providing context and interpretation based on current knowledge.

Conclusion

The conclusion must be clear, conceptual, and directly linked to the research objectives.

Acknowledgement

Acknowledgments should include recognition of funding sources and individuals who contributed significantly to the research but are not listed as authors (if any).

References

References should be published within the last 10 years and formatted according to the Vancouver style. Citations must be numbered in the order they appear in the text.

LITERATURE REVIEW

Criteria

A literature review submitted to Majalah Kesehatan should demonstrate a coherent organizational structure and effectively integrate both summary and synthesis. Summary refers to the concise restatement of key points from existing sources, while synthesis involves the reorganization or reinterpretation of that information. This process may include offering a new perspective on established material, combining recent findings with previous interpretations, or mapping the intellectual development of a topic, including major scholarly debates. Depending on the purpose, the literature review may also include critical evaluation of the sources, guiding readers toward the most relevant and impactful contributions.

Manuscript Section:

Title

The title should be concise, clear, and contain no more than 20 words.

Authorship

Authorship details must be provided only on the Title and Author Page. Please do not include authorship information in the main manuscript.

Abstract and Keywords

The abstract must be written in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, with a maximum length of 250 words. It should include a brief introduction stating the background and objective of the study, followed by the methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. The abstract should be presented in a single paragraph, typed in Arial Narrow 10 pt, single-spaced.
Keywords should consist of 3 to 6 words, arranged in alphabetical order.

Introduction

The introduction provides a brief overview of the topic being reviewed, establishing the context and relevance of the literature review. It identifies the central research question or theme, defines the scope of the review, and explains the organizational structure (chronological, thematic, or methodological). The goal is to orient the reader and clarify why the topic is significant within the broader academic or practical field.

Searching Methods

The Searching Methods section describes how the literature was identified, selected, and filtered for inclusion in the review. This section ensures transparency, reproducibility, and academic rigor. It outlines the process the researcher used to find relevant studies, helping readers understand the breadth and limitations of the literature covered.

This section typically includes:

• Databases Used : List the academic databases or digital libraries searched (e.g., Scopus, Web of Science, Google Scholar, PubMed, ERIC, JSTOR).

• Search Terms and Boolean Operators: Provide the keywords and phrases used in the search, along with Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) or truncation symbols.

• Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria: Specify the criteria used to select studies (e.g., language, publication year, peer-reviewed status, type of study) and exclude others.

• Screening Process: Explain how studies were screened—often a two-step process: (1) title and abstract screening, followed by (2) full-text review.

• Quality Assessment (optional but common in systematic reviews): Briefly mention any tool used to assess the methodological quality or bias in selected studies (e.g., PRISMA, CASP, JBI).

Results

In literature reviews that follow a systematic approach (e.g., systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses), the Results section presents the outcomes of the literature search and selection process. This section does not contain experimental results, but rather:

• The number of sources reviewed and selected (often visualized in a PRISMA flow diagram).
• Descriptive statistics about the studies: publication years, geographic distribution, types of methods used, populations studied, etc.
• Categorization of the studies based on themes, methodologies, or outcomes.

Discussion

The Discussion interprets and analyzes the results presented in the previous section. It connects patterns across studies, evaluates the strengths and limitations of existing research, and identifies gaps, contradictions, and areas of consensus.

Key functions of the discussion include: synthesizing findings from different studies and highlighting recurring themes or theoretical frameworks, critically evaluating methodologies or assumptions used in past research, pointing out research gaps or underexplored areas, explaining the relevance of findings to the field or to the researcher’s own project.

Conclusion

The conclusion summarizes the key insights gained from the reviewed literature. It reflects on what has been learned, identifies areas where research is lacking or inconclusive, and suggests possible directions for future study. If the review is part of a larger research project, this section can also explain how the literature informs the proposed research.

References

References should be published within the last 10 years and formatted according to the Vancouver style. Citations must be numbered in the order they appear in the text.