Authors Guideline

Author Guidelines and Selingkung Style

Instruction for Author

I. TYPES OF MANUSCRIPT
Original Articles
The focus of original articles should be on clinical studies or other original research
that has not yet been published or is in the process of being prepared for publication
elsewhere. The text should not be longer than 7,000 words, including the
corresponding author, acknowledgements, figure legends, and a list of authors and
their affiliations. A 250-word maximum short abstract, a reference list with a
minimum of 25 citations primarily from international journals indexed by Scopus or
Web of Science, and a maximum of 5 figures or tables should also be included (see
below for more formatting guidelines).

Systematic Reviews
Systematic Reviews in the field of nursing involve comprehensive and critical assessments
of evidence gathered from various data sources pertaining to a specific topic. A systematic
search of relevant data sources is conducted, and the collected items are thoroughly assessed
for inclusion or exclusion based on predefined criteria. The process should be documented
and visually represented for clarity. Additionally, the review should provide detailed
information about the characteristics of the study populations, exposure measures, and
outcomes, along with references to the corresponding data sources. A structured abstract is
required (the same as for short reviews). The total word count for the text, including
acknowledgments, should not exceed 7,000 words, and the document should contain no
more than four tables and/or figures while including a minimum of 40 references.

Meta-analyses
Meta-analyses should follow the same guidelines for systematic reviews. They
should aim to furnish comprehensive details along with statistical evaluations of
aggregated estimates for predefined outcomes, examining factors like study
heterogeneity and quality, potential publication bias, meta-regression, and
subgroup analyses when and where appropriate. Depending on the study, authors are encouraged to
submit PRISMA flow diagrams or MOOSE checklists. The editorial process for systematic reviews and meta-analyses will be
handled similarly to original articles.

PREPARING YOUR MANUSCRIPT
Title
Write a clear and simple title, not to exceed 15 words. Include the following
on the title page: (a) The whole manuscript title. (b) Indicate the name and
correspondence addresses, including fax, phone, and email information. (c) Include
the address for reprints if it's different from the corresponding author's. and (d)
sources of assistance that demand citation.
A disclosure of any support received for this work from the National Institutes of
Health (NIH), the Wellcome Trust, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI),
and other(s) must also be included on the title page.

Abstracts
Abstracts must be concise, under 250 words, and should not contain references or
abbreviations. They should accurately highlight the article's key points and
significance. Typically, abstracts should encompass the following elements:
Introduction: A brief overview (one or two sentences) of the study's background
and purpose.
Method: Describe the research design, settings (avoid mentioning the specific
location), participants (including selection process, inclusion/exclusion criteria,
participant numbers, and relevant clinical/demographic characteristics if applicable).
Results: Present the primary outcomes or findings, including any relevant statistical
significance levels and confidence intervals, if applicable.
Conclusions: Summarize the conclusions, emphasizing their alignment with the
study's objectives and hypotheses
Keywords: Provide three to five keywords, alphabetically ordered, that accurately
represent the paper's subject, purpose, methodology, and focus.

Introduction
The "Background" section serves to contextualize the study by offering a current overview of the field, including pertinent prior research and highlighting the study's significance to
establish its scientific value or innovations. Avoid providing a detailed literature review or
summarizing the results in this section. Instead, state the study's purpose towards the end of
the introduction section.

Research Method
Method should be structured as follows:
1.1 Research design
Describe the precise research methodology used in the study, including any applicable
designs, such as correlational, experimental, quasi-experimental, cross-sectional, or any
other. Explain in great detail how the study's use of this design was accomplished.
1.2 Setting and samples
Indicate the date and location of the investigation without naming the precise research
facility. Determine the sampling technique that was utilized to choose the participants or
samples. Indicate the inclusion and exclusion requirements in detail. Describe the selection
process for samples or participants and provide the sample size (and, if applicable, the
population that the sample represents). Describe how the sample size was determined,
including any sample size calculations or power analyses that might have been used.
1.3 Intervention (applies to experimental studies)
If experimental studies are described, describe the intervention, including the setting and
those responsible for delivering it. If a control group was part of the study, clarify the type
of intervention provided to this group.
1.4 Measurement and data collection
Specify the data collection tool that was used and mention it. Indicate, with the appropriate
citations and references, whether the instrument was created, adopted, or modified from
earlier investigations. Describe the scale, interpretation, and administration techniques, as
well as the validity and reliability of the instrument. If the instrument was translated, describe
the steps taken to keep the translation's reliability and validity intact. Please note in the text
if the data were acquired by research assistants.

1.5 Data analysis
Provide a clear description of the data analysis techniques used, including any computer software employed, if relevant. Offer references for specific analytic approaches or
techniques, especially in the case of qualitative studies.
1.6 Trustworthiness/rigor (applicable to qualitative studies)
If qualitative studies are conducted, explain the strategies implemented to ensure the
trustworthiness and rigor of the qualitative data. This may involve discussing aspects like
credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability.
1.7 Ethical considerations.
Discuss the study's ethical difficulties, such as how respondents' or participants' informed
consent was gained. Include a statement with the reference number of the health research
ethics committee's permission.

Result
The results section summarizes the key discoveries of the study rather than presenting
extensive data. Results should be presented clearly and concisely, using either text or
graphics. It's essential to introduce the content of tables or figures. Tables are formatted with
single spacing, systematically numbered as indicated in the text, and accompanied by brief
titles. Explanations for non-standard information in the tables are provided in footnotes
instead of the title. The total number of tables should not exceed six.

Discussion
In the discussion section, it's important to delve into the importance of the study's findings.
The discussion should address the following aspects: How do your results align with the
initial question or objectives detailed in the background section (what)? Have you offered
scientific interpretations for each of your results or findings (why)? Do your findings align
with the conclusions drawn by other researchers (what else)? Alternatively, are there any
disparities worth noting?

Implication
The clinical implications should be in 2-4 sentences, describe the impact of the research
result on clinical practice.

Strengths and limitations

The study's effects on patient safety and quality should be discussed in the publication along
with its limitations and findings.

Conclusion
The conclusions should address the research objectives and highlight the level of
advancement achieved compared to the current state of knowledge. These conclusions
should be articulated clearly to determine whether the study merits publication in the journal.
It's crucial to offer a well-founded scientific rationale and mention potential applications and
opportunities for further research. Additionally, provide recommendations for future
research and discuss the implications for the safety of patients and healthcare quality.

Acknowledgment
In this section, please provide a brief acknowledgment to research funders and research
participants. All individuals who have contributed but do not meet the criteria for authorship
should be recognized in an Acknowledgements section. This includes individuals such as
those who provided purely technical support or department heads who offered general
assistance.

Submissions by Third Parties
It is required to include a statement in the Acknowledgements section of the manuscript and
the accompanying cover letter when someone who is not named as an author submits a
submission on behalf of the author(s). This sentence ought to:
● Specify the nature of this editorial support, including the name of the individual, their
affiliated company, and the extent of their contribution.
● List any organizations that provided financial support for this aid.
● Confirm that the mentioned authors have given their consent for the paper to be submitted
through a third party and have approved of any claims or disclosures, such as funding or
conflicts of interest.
● The decision to potentially reject articles submitted by parties other than the authors
themselves is reserved by International Journal of Patient Safety and Quality when
appropriate.

Writing Support
People who have provided writing assistance, such as from a specialized communication
company, should be acknowledged in the Acknowledgements section because they are not
considered authors. Any writing assistance must be disclosed by the authors, who must also
mention the person who provided it, as well as the organization with which they are affiliated
and the amount of their involvement. The use of language-polish services does not require
disclosure. Before your Declaration of Conflicting Interests (if relevant), any remarks, and
your Reference, all acknowledgements must be included in your article.
Author contribution
Authors are urged to provide statements in the text outlining their unique contributions or
roles.

Conflict of interest
International Journal of Patient Safety and Quality has a policy that necessitates all authors
to submit a declaration regarding any potential conflicts of interest. This declaration enables
the inclusion of a statement within the paginated pages of all published articles.
Please make certain to include a 'Declaration of Conflicting Interests' statement at the
conclusion of your manuscript, following any acknowledgments but preceding the
references section. If no conflicts of interest exist, kindly state that 'The Author(s) confirm(s)
the absence of any conflicts of interest.'

References
The reference section includes all citations used to compile the manuscript and follow APA
7th edition guidelines. It is essential to include up-to-date citations, particularly those from
the current year of writing, and to remove older references (over 10 years old) unless they
hold significant relevance to your study. Your reference list should contain a minimum of
30 entries, with 80% originating from journal articles. It is recommended to avoid relying
on secondary citations. Self-citations are permissible for up to 15% of the total references.
Utilizing Reference Manager Applications like EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero, or similar tools
is strongly encouraged.

II. REFERENCE STYLE
Citation style
1) One source with one to three or more citations must include the last names of the authors:
one author: (Pratiwi, I. N, 2023) ; two authors: ( Tristiana & Pratiwi, 2023) three or more
author using et al., ; (Pratiwi et al., 2019)
2) When citing from an institution, group, or organization, write the name of the institution,
group, or organization followed by a comma and the publication year. However, as a note,
when mentioning the citation for the first time, write the full name of the institution,
group, or organization in the first paragraph or sentence. For example,
First citation : (Persatuan Perawat Nasional Indonesia, 2020)
The next cititation would be : (PPNI, 2020)

REFERENCES WRITING STYLE
Writing style for the bibliography in the International Journal of Patient Safety and
Quality is in accordance with the APA 7th edition (accessible by default in
Mendeley, Endnote, Zotero, etc.). It is strongly advised to create a bibliography using
the cited program. For future editions, to improve the quality of the article Working
papers, unpublished articles, and articles with sources from theses or dissertations
are not accepted by the International Journal of Patient Safety and Quality. Only the
source citations from each article's bibliography, which should be alphabetized by
the author's last name or the name of the institution, should be included. Example:
1. Book
Achmad, G. N. V., Puspitasari, H. P., Sulistyarini, A., Nugraheni, G., Zairina, E.,
Setiawan, C. D., & Athiyah, U. (2014). Manajemen Farmasi Edisi 2:
Manajemen Farmasi Edisi 2. (2 ed.) EGC.

2. Journal (DOI is if any)
With DOI
Writer. (Year). The title of the journal article. Journal editorial name, volume(issue),
page. DOI / Journal Article URL
Tristiana, R. D., Pratiwi, I. N., Wulansari, D., Yusuf, A., & Sulistyono, R. E. (2023). Adolescences experience of gender-based violence: a qualitative study. InternationalJournal of Public Health Science, 12(2), 822–830.
https://doi.org/10.11591/ijphs.v12i2.22614

Without DOI
Dhamanti, I., Rachman, T., Ardian, M. C. L., Ramadhan, N. A., Zairina, E., &
Fauziningtyas, R. (2021). Development of a patient safety-training program for
health workers in Indonesia: Perspectives of health workers and hospital
stakeholders. Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 17(2), 183–188.
3. Paper published in the proceeding
Risqi, H., Nugraheni, D. A., & Medisa, D. (2016). Analisis Ketersediaan Obat Publik
Pada Era Jaminan Kesehatan Nasional Di Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Sleman
Tahun 2015. Prosiding Rakernas Dan Pertemuan Ilmiah Tahunan Ikatan Apoteker
Indonesia 2016, February 2020, 178–182.

4. Article in Website
Putra, P.G.S. (2023, Agustus 28) Polusi Udara, Pembunuh Senyap Anak-anak. CNN
Indonesia.https://www.cnnindonesia.com/nasional/20230827061322-20-
990948/polusi-udara-pembunuh-senyap-anak-anak.

2. Rule/Regulation
Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia. (2022). Keputusan Menteri Kesehatan
Republik Indonesia Nomor HK.01.07/Menkes/1559/2022 Tentang Penerapan
Sistem Pemerintahan Berbasis Elekteronik Bidang Kesehatan dan Strategi
Transformasi Digital Kesehatan. In Jakarta.
https://yankes.kemkes.go.id/unduhan/fileunduhan_1669623021_65288.pdf

III. POLICY and REVIEW PROCESS
Review Policy
The selection of articles for publication in the International Journal of Patient Safety and
Quality is conducted via a double-blind peer review process, with a focus on two primary
aspects: the significance and impact of articles on the fields of patient safety and quality,
both in theory and practical development. Editors and reviewers offer constructive feedback
based on their evaluations of the authors.

Review Instruction
A peer reviewer's role involves thoroughly examining and assessing manuscripts within their
area of expertise. They provide constructive guidance and candid feedback to the article's
author. Peer reviewers analyze both the strengths and weaknesses of the paper, suggest
methods to enhance its robustness and quality, and assess the manuscript's pertinence and
credibility.
Before conducting the review, please take note of the following:
● Are you qualified to review the article that has been requested? Please notify the editor
right away if you get a manuscript that falls outside your area of expertise and suggest
a different reviewer in your email.
● Do you have the time to finish reviewing the report in two weeks? If you agree but need
more time, please let the editor know right away or recommend another reviewer.
● Do we need to take into account any potential conflicts of interest? Conflicts of interest
won't automatically disqualify you from reviewing, but if you have any, please let the
editor know before you start. Feel free to contact the editorial office if you have any
questions or worries about any conflicts of interest.

Review of the Article
While reviewing the article, please take into account the following aspects:
1. Title:
Is the title effectively conveying the essence of the article?
2. Abstract:
Does the abstract adequately summarize the article's content?

3. Introduction:
Does the opening clearly identify the issue being discussed and evaluate the veracity of
the author's submissions? The introduction typically should give a description of the study
context, explain the research findings or any other relevant discoveries that are up for
discussion, and explain the experiments, hypotheses, and procedures used.
4. Content of the Article
Check for any instances of plagiarism in the content of this paper that exceed 25% in
order to judge its originality and appropriateness for the journal. Using tools like Scopus,
a quick literature search can be done to find any potential overlaps with already-published
sources.
● Is the study still admissible for publishing if it was conducted by other authors before?
● Is the essay sufficiently fresh, in-depth, and intriguing to merit publication?
● Does it advance our knowledge?
● Is the paper in accordance with the journal's standards?
● Does the paper fit within the journal's goals and purview?
5. Method
Comprehensive and perfect:
● Does the author provide an accurate description of the data collection process?
● Is the theoretical framework or source material suitable for this study?
● Is the exposure design appropriate for the response to the query?
● Is the information good enough for you to replicate the study?
● Does the article mention any of the following steps?
● Are there any novel techniques? Does the author provide a thorough explanation of
any novel techniques?
● Is there a suitable sampling?
● Have the methods and supplies employed been sufficiently described?
● Does the article's exposure specify the type of data that is being recorded and how it
was measured?
6. Results:
The author is required to explain the research's findings at this point. It ought to be
logically organized and clearly laid out. You must think about whether the proper analysis
and statistical tool use have been done. The interpretation need not be mentioned in this
part if you have a better statistical technique that can be employed in this investigation.

7. Discussion and Conclusion:
● Are the statements in this section fairly and adequately supported by the results?
● Does the author compare the research findings to those of earlier studies?
● Do the research's findings in this article conflict with earlier hypotheses?
● Is there a description of how improved scientific research should be carried out in the
conclusion?
8. Tables and Pictures:
Is it appropriate to support the cited explanation with data that is simple to understand
and analyze for the readers?
9. Writing Styles
● Authors should focus their criticism on systematic reviews of the issues in the
literature that are pertinent to their field of research.
● Reviews ought to be narrowly focused on a single subject.
● Every piece of exposure should be written in clear, proper English.
● Simple to comprehend
● Interesting reading
10. Things that need to be considered:
● Perspective discusses experiences and circumstances relating to patient safety and
quality issues from the perspectives of patients, practitioners, leaders in the field of
medicine, educators, researchers, and policymakers.
11. Originality Research
● The original data and testing must present data that offers a novel strategy for
enhancing systems, procedures, and tool precision.
● Research strategy and observational analysis should make the viability, efficacy, and
application of the research findings clear. Concerns about patient safety and quality
from patients, practitioners, healthcare executives, educators, researchers, and
policymakers are not the only topics covered.
● In Practice (case study), the paper should describe the current state of affairs with
regard to the problems in patient safety and quality issues from patients, practitioners,
health care leaders, educators, researchers, and policymakers, as well as any lessons
that can be drawn from them.
12. Reference
First Person (Interview), Book Reviews, Insight Technology (Product Review)
13. Final Review
● All reviewer-submitted findings are kept completely private.
● Please let the editor know if you plan to discuss the article with a colleague.
● Don't get in touch with the author directly.
● Ethical issues:
- Plagiarism: If you believe the article contains a significant amount of work by other
authors, please inform the editor.
- Fraud: It can be challenging to identify a fraud category, but if you think the results
in the article are false, please let the editor know.
Complete "The Review" by the due date to the editorial office. Your suggestion for the
article will be taken into account when the editor makes a final choice, and we really
value your open feedback. When leaving a comment, kindly indicate the portion of the
comment that is only.

Review Process
The Editor of the International Journal of Patient Safety and Quality (IJPSQ) initially reads
each manuscript submitted for desk review. Without seeking outside evaluation,
submissions with the wrong focus and breadth will be rejected right away. The reviewers
would get manuscripts that were thought to be potentially interesting to our readership. The
editors then choose one of several options, such as rejected, need significant revision, need
minor revision, or accepted, based on the reviewer's advice.

Review duration
The manuscript review process usually takes 6 to 12 weeks.

IV. ACCESS POLICIES

1. The journal allows the author to hold the copyright of the article without restrictions.

2. The journal allows the author(s) to retain publishing rights without restrictions.

3. The legal formal aspect of journal publication accessibility refers to Creative Commons Atribusi-Non Commercial-Share alike (CC BY-NC-SA),  (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/)

Access and security setting (Archiving)
International Journal of Patient Safety and Quality (IJPSQ) follows the archiving policies established by Universitas Airlangga. Universitas Airlangga collaborates with Clockss to archive all journal files within its repository. According to these policies (2024), journals that have not yet been indexed by DOAJ will not be archived in Clockss. Therefore, International Journal of Patient Safety and Quality (IJPSQ) independently archives its manuscripts in the repositories of Universitas Airlangga (Library). Once IJPSQ is indexed by DOAJ, Universitas Airlangga (Library) will archive the journal files in Clockss.

Publishing schedule
The frequency of publication is twice within a year: in April and October