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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.
  • Submission Preparation Checklist

    As part of the submission process, authors must verify that their submission complies with all the following items. Submissions may be returned to authors that do not adhere to these guidelines.

    Originality & Ethics
    ☐ The manuscript is original, unpublished, and not under review elsewhere.
    ☐ Research involving human subjects has ethical approval and informed consent (where applicable).
  • Formatting & Structure
    ☐ Follows the journal’s template (Times New Roman, 12pt, 1.5 spacing, APA 6th edition).
    ☐ Includes all required sections:

    Title page (with author details)

    Structured abstract (Indonesian & English) + 5 keywords

    Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conclusion

    References (≥50% from journals, 80% within last 10 years).
  • Citations & Plagiarism
    ☐ References formatted in APA 6th style.
    ☐ Includes ≥1 citation from Muhammadiyah Nursing Journal.
    ☐ Similarity score ≤25% (checked via Turnitin).
  • Supplementary Files
    ☐ Tables/figures (max 6 tables, 3 images) are numbered and titled.
    ☐ Signed copyright agreement (if applicable).
  • Metadata & Readiness
    ☐ All co-authors have approved the final version.
    ☐ ORCID IDs are provided (recommended).

Author Guidelines

Muhammadiyah Nursing Journal Template

Download the template [here].

Journal Overview

Muhammadiyah Nursing Journal (JKM) is a peer-reviewed, biannual scholarly publication dedicated to advancing nursing and healthcare sciences. The journal serves practitioners, academics, professionals, and students engaged in nursing and health sciences. JKM accepts original submissions including:

  • Research articles

  • Literature reviews

  • Case studies

General Guidelines

  1. Originality:

    • Submissions must be unpublished and not under review elsewhere.

    • Studies involving human subjects require ethical committee approval and informed consent.

    • Follow APA 6th Edition (2009) formatting guidelines.

    • All co-authors must approve the submission.

  2. Peer Review:

    • Articles undergo evaluation by experts and the editorial board.

    • Revisions may be requested before acceptance.

Manuscript Preparation

Formatting:

  • Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt, 1.5 line spacing.

  • Margins: Left 4 cm; Top/Right/Bottom 3 cm.

  • Length: 12–20 pages (single-column layout).

  • Page numbers: Sequential from title page onward.

  • Required Citations:

    • Include ≥1 reference from Muhammadiyah Nursing Journal (indexed in Google Scholar).

    • 50% of references must be journal articles; 80% published within the last decade.

Manuscript Structure

  1. Title Page:

    • Concise title (≤12 words; no abbreviations).

    • Author names (no titles), affiliations, email, institutional address.

  2. Abstract:

    • Bilingual (Indonesian and English).

    • Structured with: Background, Methods, Results, Conclusion, and Implications.

    • 5 alphabetized keywords.

  3. Main Text:

    • Introduction → Methods → Results → Discussion → Conclusion → References.

  4. Tables/Figures:

    • Tables: Max 6 per article; brief title above each (title case).

    • Images/Diagrams: Max 3 per article; labeled above.

Reference Style (APA 6th Edition)

Journal Articles

  • With DOI:

    text
     
  • Author, A. A., & Author, B. B. (Year). Article title. *Journal Name*, *volume*(issue), page–page. doi:XX.XXXXX

    Example:
    Houlston, R. S. (2008). Pseudoautosomal linkage in chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. British Journal of Haematology, *109*(4), 899–900. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2141.2000.109004899.x

  • Without DOI: Include URL if online.

Books:

text
 
Author, A. A. (Year). *Book title*. Location: Publisher.

Theses/Dissertations:

text
 
Author, A. A. (Year). *Title* (Doctoral dissertation). University Name, Location.

Online Sources:

Provide retrieval URL and access date.

For full examples, see the journal template.

Additional Policies

  • Open Access: Immediate free access to support global knowledge sharing.

  • Plagiarism Check: ≤25% similarity via Turnitin.

  • Frequency: Quarterly (March, June, September, December).

Sponsors:

  • Indonesian National Nurses Association (PPNI)

  • Muhammadiyah University of Surabaya

Copyright Notice

The author retains the rights to his work and grants this journal the right of first publication, while simultaneously licensing the work under: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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.