Guide for Author

Author Guidelines - REAL in Nursing Journal (RNJ)

Procedure for Writing Manuscripts

General Requirements

The guidelines for manuscript preparation in REAL in Nursing Journal (RNJ) are as follows:

  1. Manuscripts may be written in Indonesian or English, using single spacing, Times New Roman size 12, A4 paper, two-column format, with custom margins:
    Top 2.54 cm; Left 2.8 cm; Bottom 2.54 cm; Right 2.54 cm.

  2. Scientific manuscripts should range between 6,000–9,000 words or approximately 10–15 pages, including tables, figures, or graphs (if any).

  3. Foreign or regional terms should be written in italic.

  4. RNJ does not accept standalone literature review articles.
    Relevant literature should be integrated into the Introduction or Discussion, supporting the author’s own analytical findings.

  5. Manuscripts must be submitted via the official OJS website:
    https://ojs.fdk.ac.id
    Submissions made outside the OJS system will not be processed.

  6. Submitted manuscripts will undergo an initial screening, followed by a peer-review process by reviewers in accordance with the subject area.

  7. Manuscripts requiring revisions will be returned to the authors.
    Authors must revise according to reviewer comments and resubmit via the OJS system.

  8. Revised manuscripts will be re-evaluated by reviewers.
    If deemed suitable, the manuscript will be accepted for publication.
    If further revision is required, the manuscript will be returned to the author once more.

Structure of Scientific Articles

Scientific articles—whether based on field research or conceptual studies—generally follow similar structures.

A. Research Article Structure (10 Parts)

  1. Title

  2. Authorship Line

  3. Abstract

  4. Keywords

  5. Introduction

  6. Methods

  7. Results and Discussion

  8. Conclusion

  9. Acknowledgements

  10. References

B. Conceptual Article Structure (9 Parts)

  1. Title

  2. Authorship Line

  3. Abstract

  4. Keywords

  5. Introduction

  6. Discussion

  7. Conclusion

  8. Acknowledgements

  9. References

Section Guidelines

a) Title

  • Must be concise, informative, and contain no more than 12 words.

  • Include essential keywords related to the topic.

  • Use Times New Roman 14 pt, bold, uppercase, single-spaced.

  • Titles may be in Indonesian or English, depending on manuscript language.

  • Avoid abbreviations, formulas, references, and overly detailed terms (materials, locations, etc.).

b) Authorship Line

  • Author affiliations must correspond to the institution where the authors work.

  • Only contributors involved in planning, conducting, analyzing, and writing the manuscript should be listed.

  • Academic degrees or positions are not required.

  • Institutional names should be written in full, including country, and include email addresses for correspondence.

  • Authors from different institutions should be given superscript letters (a, b, c, …).

  • Corresponding author should be marked with an asterisk (*).

  • Author names must use Times New Roman 12 pt, bold, without abbreviation.

c) Abstract

  • Written briefly and factually, summarizing:
    issue, objective, method, key findings, novelty, recommendations, and conclusions.

  • Must be in one paragraph, written in Indonesian and English.

  • Maximum 200 words.

  • Avoid citations and uncommon abbreviations.

d) Keywords

  • Consist of 3–5 words/phrases.

  • Written in alphabetical order.

  • Separated by semicolons (;).

  • Avoid excessive conjunctions.

e) Introduction

  • No subheadings.

  • Include background, problem formulation, research significance, and objectives.

  • The introduction should be 10–15% of the manuscript length.

  • Citations use the author’s last name and year, without page numbers.

  • Theoretical content must be concise, relevant, and aligned with the study’s research aims.

f) Methods

  1. Provide a concise description of materials and methods, including subjects, tools, design, sampling techniques, variables, data collection, and statistical analysis.

  2. Avoid detailed statistical formulas.

  3. If a well-known method is used, mention the method name and include references if necessary.

  4. For qualitative research, the methodology should be adjusted accordingly.

g) Results and Discussion

  1. Results and discussion should be combined in one section due to page limitations.

  2. Use tables, figures, or graphs as necessary to clarify findings.

  3. Titles of tables and captions should be concise and informative.

h) Conclusion

  • Present conclusions clearly, based on the study's findings.

  • No references should appear in this section.

i) Acknowledgements

  • May include individuals or institutions who contributed to the research (funding, facilities, support).

j) References

    • Must follow the journal’s reference format (APA Style or journal standard).

    • Ensure accuracy and completeness of each entry.

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