AUTHOR GUIDELINES

Author Guidelines

General Guidelines

  • Manuscripts must be original, free from plagiarism, and have not been published elsewhere. If previously presented in conferences or seminars, authors must clearly state the event.
  • Manuscripts should be prepared using Microsoft Word (DOC/DOCX) or Rich Text Format (RTF).
  • The manuscript should be written on A4 paper size with margins of 3 cm on all sides.
  • The manuscript should use 1.5 line spacing, single-column format.
  • Figures, tables, and charts must be embedded within the text and properly labeled.
  • The manuscript should be written in clear academic English. (Indonesian is accepted but English is strongly recommended).

Structure of the Manuscript

The manuscript should be between 4,500 – 7,000 words and organized as follows:

  1. Title
    The title should be concise, informative, and not exceed 15 words.
  2. Author(s)
    Full name(s) without academic titles.
  3. Affiliation
    Institutional affiliation of each author.
  4. Email Address
    Corresponding author’s email.
  5. Abstract
    200–250 words in one paragraph, including objectives, methods, and results.
  6. Keywords
    3–5 keywords representing the core content of the manuscript.
  7. Introduction
    Contains background, literature review, research gap, and novelty.
  8. Method
    Explains research design, data sources, and analysis methods.
  9. Results and Discussion
    Presents findings and interpretation.
  10. Conclusion
    Summarizes key findings and contributions.
  11. References
    Must include relevant and recent sources (preferably from the last 10 years).

Citation and Reference Style (IEEE)

  • All references must follow the IEEE citation style.
  • In-text citations must use numbering format, e.g., [1], [2], [3].
  • References should be listed in numerical order based on citation appearance.
  • Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.
  • Ensure all cited works are listed in the reference section and vice versa.

Research Notes

Research Notes provide a platform for sharing preliminary findings or ongoing research. These submissions should be concise and focused.

  • Maximum length: 1,000 words (excluding references).
  • Must include author contact information.
  • No abstract is required.
  • Will be reviewed for clarity, relevance, and quality.

Review Articles

Review articles critically analyze and synthesize existing research in informatics and computing.

  • Must be relevant to the journal scope (Computer Science & Informatics).
  • Maximum length: 7,000 words.
  • Should provide comprehensive analysis and critical insights.