MANUSCRIPT PREPARATION

1. GENERAL FORMAT

File Format

Manuscripts must be submitted in an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) format and prepared using the official JUMATISI manuscript template.

Language

Manuscripts may be written in Indonesian or English, subject to the journal's applicable language requirements. Authors must use formal academic language, consistent technical terminology, and correct grammar throughout the manuscript.

Manuscript Length

The manuscript should generally contain 4,000–7,000 words, including tables, figure captions, and references. Manuscripts outside this range may be considered if justified by the research scope and contribution.

Abstract

The abstract should contain approximately 150–250 words and present the research background, objective, method, principal results, and conclusion.

Keywords

Provide 3–5 relevant keywords that represent the main topic, method, materials, or application of the research.

Citation Style

References and in-text citations must follow the IEEE numbered citation style. Cite sources using numbers in square brackets, such as [1], [2], and [3], in the order in which they first appear in the manuscript.

Page Layout and Formatting

Authors must follow the official JUMATISI manuscript template for page size, margins, font type and size, line spacing, heading styles, tables, figures, and reference formatting.

UNDUH TEMPLATE JUMATISI

2. TITLE, AUTHOR INFORMATION, ABSTRACT, AND KEYWORDS

Title

The title must be concise, specific, and informative, reflecting the main subject and contribution of the research. Avoid unnecessary abbreviations, overly broad expressions, and unsupported claims.

Author Information

Provide the full names of all authors without academic titles, followed by their institutional affiliations and country. Identify the corresponding author and provide an email address and ORCID identifier, where available.

Author information must be entered consistently in the manuscript and OJS submission metadata. Any anonymisation requirements for peer review must follow the journal's submission procedures.

Abstract

The abstract must be self-contained and clearly describe:

  1. The research background or problem.

  2. The research objective.

  3. The methods, materials, or analytical approach.

  4. The principal findings, including relevant quantitative results where available.

  5. The conclusion and practical implications.

Avoid citations, unexplained abbreviations, excessive technical detail, and statements unsupported by the research findings.

Keywords

Provide 3–5 specific keywords separated by semicolons. Keywords should reflect the principal research concepts, materials, methods, or applications and should not simply repeat the entire title.

3. ORGANISATION OF THE MAIN TEXT

Research articles should generally follow the structure below. Adjustments may be made when justified by the nature of the research and the official JUMATISI template.

3.1 Introduction

The Introduction should explain the research background, problem statement, relevant previous studies, research gap, objectives, and expected contribution. Establish the significance of the research in civil engineering and explain how the study addresses a practical or scientific problem.

3.2 Literature Review or Theoretical Background

Present the theories, technical principles, design standards, previous research, and relevant scientific references supporting the study. Critically discuss previous findings and identify the relationship between the literature and the present research.

This section may be integrated into the Introduction when appropriate to the research design and manuscript structure.

3.3 Research Methods

Describe the research design and procedures in sufficient detail to enable readers to understand and, where possible, reproduce the study.

Depending on the research topic, include:

  • Research location and study period, where relevant.

  • Materials, specimens, equipment, and instruments.

  • Research variables and specimen preparation procedures.

  • Experimental procedures, field surveys, or numerical modelling.

  • Data collection methods and measurement procedures.

  • Analytical methods, calculation procedures, and relevant design standards.

  • Software used for structural analysis, numerical modelling, or data processing, where applicable.

For experimental studies, report relevant specimen dimensions, material properties, mix proportions, loading conditions, and testing procedures. For numerical studies, explain the model assumptions, boundary conditions, loading, material properties, and validation procedures where applicable.

3.4 Results and Discussion

Present research findings in a logical order aligned with the research objectives. Use tables, figures, graphs, equations, and quantitative data where they improve understanding.

The Discussion should interpret the findings, compare them with previous studies or applicable standards, explain their engineering significance, and identify limitations. Avoid merely repeating the results without analysis.

Results and Discussion may be combined into one section when this produces a clearer presentation.

3.5 Conclusion

The Conclusion should directly answer the research objectives and summarise the principal findings. Include relevant quantitative results where appropriate, explain the main contribution, and state practical implications for civil engineering.

Recommendations for further research may be included where relevant. Do not introduce new data or unsupported claims.

3.6 Additional Sections

Acknowledgments and other applicable declarations should be included according to the journal's policies and the official manuscript template.

4. TABLES, FIGURES, AND ENGINEERING ILLUSTRATIONS

  • Number tables and figures separately in the order of their first appearance in the manuscript.

  • Refer to every table and figure in the main text.

  • Provide concise, informative titles or captions and identify units, symbols, abbreviations, and relevant test conditions.

  • Prepare tables as editable text rather than screenshots.

  • Ensure that graphs, structural diagrams, experimental photographs, and engineering drawings remain clear and legible at publication size.

  • Use consistent symbols, line types, dimensions, legends, and units throughout the manuscript.

  • Do not rely on colour alone to distinguish data series or structural elements.

  • Identify the source of reproduced or adapted material and obtain permission where required.

  • Ensure that photographs and illustrations accurately represent the research and do not mislead readers.

For structural analysis and design studies, clearly identify support conditions, loading arrangements, member dimensions, material properties, and relevant structural parameters in the figures or accompanying explanations.

5. ABBREVIATIONS, EQUATIONS, AND TECHNICAL NOTATION

Abbreviations

Define non-standard abbreviations at their first occurrence and use them consistently throughout the manuscript. Use recognised technical abbreviations and terminology relevant to civil engineering.

Equations

Prepare mathematical expressions using an editable equation editor. Number equations consecutively when they are referred to in the text.

Units and Numerical Presentation

Use the International System of Units (SI) consistently wherever applicable. Report measurement units, specimen quantities, loading values, material properties, and numerical precision clearly.

Engineering Standards and Design Codes

Identify the applicable design codes, technical standards, and editions used in the research. Examples may include relevant Indonesian National Standards (SNI), structural design provisions, testing standards, and other recognised technical references.

Quotations and Source Attribution

Distinguish direct quotations from the authors' own analysis. Provide appropriate citations and page numbers where required. Translations of source material must preserve the original meaning and acknowledge the source.

6. CITATIONS AND REFERENCES

JUMATISI manuscripts should use the IEEE numbered citation and reference style.

  • Cite references using consecutive numbers in square brackets, for example [1] or [2], in order of first appearance.

  • Reuse the same reference number whenever the same source is cited again.

  • Arrange the reference list according to citation order, not alphabetically.

  • Ensure that every in-text citation corresponds to a reference-list entry and that every listed reference is cited in the manuscript.

  • Provide complete bibliographic details, including author names, article or book titles, publication information, year, page range, and DOI or URL where applicable.

  • Include a valid DOI in resolvable format, such as https://doi.org/xxxxx, whenever available.

  • For online sources without a DOI, provide the appropriate URL and access date where required by IEEE style.

  • Prioritise credible and relevant scholarly sources, including peer-reviewed journal articles, conference proceedings, academic books, and applicable technical standards.

  • Include foundational references where necessary and relevant recent research to establish the current state of knowledge.

  • Check the accuracy of all authors' names, publication years, titles, volume and issue numbers, page ranges, article numbers, and DOI links before submission.

Reference-management software may be used, but authors remain responsible for verifying the accuracy and consistency of all citations and references.

7. RESEARCH ETHICS AND DECLARATIONS

Authors must ensure that the manuscript complies with applicable research ethics, publication ethics, authorship, originality, and disclosure requirements.

Include the following declarations where applicable and in accordance with JUMATISI policies and the official manuscript template.

7.1 Author Contributions

Describe each author's contribution to the research and manuscript preparation, including conceptualisation, methodology, data collection, analysis, supervision, and writing, as applicable.

7.2 Funding

Identify the funding source, grant number, or sponsoring institution, where applicable. If the research received no external funding, provide an appropriate statement when required by journal policy.

7.3 Conflicts of Interest

Disclose financial, professional, personal, or other relationships that could reasonably be perceived to influence the research. If no conflicts exist, provide an explicit statement when required.

7.4 Ethical Approval and Consent

For research involving human participants, identifiable personal data, or other activities requiring ethical oversight, provide the relevant approval information and consent statement, as applicable.

For engineering experiments involving materials, laboratory specimens, field measurements, or numerical simulations, describe relevant safety, permission, and ethical considerations where necessary.

7.5 Data Availability

Explain whether the data supporting the findings are available, where they can be accessed, and under what conditions. Where data cannot be shared, state the relevant restrictions when appropriate.

7.6 Use of Artificial Intelligence and Automated Tools

Authors must follow the journal's applicable AI usage policy. Where disclosure is required, identify the AI tools or automated systems used and describe their role in preparing, analysing, or editing the manuscript.

AI tools must not replace authors' responsibility for the accuracy of research data, calculations, citations, interpretations, and conclusions. Authors must verify all AI-assisted content and ensure that confidential information and research data are handled appropriately.

7.7 Acknowledgments

Acknowledge individuals, laboratories, institutions, or organisations that contributed to the research but do not meet the journal's authorship criteria. Obtain permission from individuals named in the acknowledgments where appropriate.

8. SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIAL

Supplementary materials may include additional datasets, detailed calculations, experimental procedures, drawings, photographs, model files, or other supporting information relevant to the research.

  • Give each supplementary item a descriptive title and consistent identifier.

  • Refer to supplementary materials in the main text.

  • Ensure that submitted files are readable and compatible with the stated file formats.

  • Explain the relevance of supplementary materials to the research findings.

  • Do not use supplementary files as a substitute for essential information required to understand the main article.

  • Ensure that data-sharing arrangements comply with applicable ethical, intellectual property, confidentiality, and data availability requirements.

9. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Before submitting a manuscript through the JUMATISI Open Journal Systems (OJS), authors should ensure that:

  1. The manuscript falls within the scope of JUMATISI and follows the official template.

  2. The manuscript is submitted in an editable Microsoft Word (.docx) format.

  3. The title, author information, abstract, keywords, main text, figures, tables, and references are complete.

  4. All citations and references are accurate and consistently formatted.

  5. Figures, tables, equations, and supplementary files are legible and correctly identified.

  6. All authors have approved the submitted manuscript and agree to its submission.

  7. The manuscript is original, has not been published previously, and is not under consideration by another journal, subject to the journal's applicable policies.

  8. Required declarations, permissions, and supporting documents have been provided.

  9. The OJS submission metadata accurately reflects the manuscript and its authors.

Authors must follow the submission instructions displayed in OJS and any additional requirements specified by the journal.

10. EDITORIAL AND PUBLICATION PROCESS

Manuscripts submitted to JUMATISI are subject to an initial editorial assessment to determine their suitability for the journal's scope, compliance with submission requirements, and readiness for peer review.

Manuscripts that meet the initial requirements may proceed to the journal's peer-review process. Authors may be asked to revise their manuscripts in response to editorial and reviewer comments.

The final publication decision rests with the journal's authorised editorial team in accordance with its editorial and publication policies.

Compliance with the author guidelines and manuscript template does not guarantee acceptance.

RELATED INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSISTANCE

Authors are encouraged to consult the official JUMATISI journal website for the latest Author Guidelines, manuscript template, submission procedures, publication ethics policies, and other relevant information.

If the manuscript template and these guidelines appear inconsistent, authors should contact the JUMATISI editorial team for clarification before submission. E-mail: [email protected]