Type of Manuscript

JSD publishes one type of manuscript: the original research article. Each issue contains eight articles, and two issues are published each year (April and October).

Original Research Article

An original research article reports new and previously unpublished results from theoretical, experimental or empirical research in mathematics, chemistry, physics or biology. The work must show clear novelty, sound methodology and conclusions supported by the data.

Aspect Requirement
Content Original theoretical, experimental or empirical research in mathematics, chemistry, physics or biology
Length Maximum 15 A4 pages, including tables, figures and references
Abstract One paragraph, 150–250 words
Keywords 3–5 keywords
Structure Title, abstract, keywords, Introduction, Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusion, back-matter statements, References
References Minimum 15 references; at least 80% from journal articles published in the last 10 years
Figures and tables Recommended maximum [10] figures and tables combined
Language English (preferred) or Indonesian
Review Double-blind peer review by at least two reviewers

Examples of Suitable Manuscripts

  • Synthesis, characterisation and application of new materials, compounds or catalysts.
  • Development or analysis of mathematical models, theorems, algorithms and numerical methods.
  • Experimental or computational studies of physical phenomena and instrumentation.
  • Field or laboratory studies in ecology, physiology, microbiology, genetics or biotechnology.
  • New analytical methods with validation, or significant improvements of existing methods.

Not accepted: JSD does not accept review articles, systematic reviews, literature studies, short communications, case reports, book reviews, conference abstracts, community service reports, or manuscripts already presented at a conference, seminar or forum.