Guide for Author
Initial Submission
Authors should initially submit their manuscript as a single Word file. The aim of this stage is for the manuscript to contain the necessary information to enable scientific evaluation. The type of the manuscript should be an original article of research articles or review articles. Papers are selected based on thie exceptional scientific quality and contribution to the advancement of knowledge related to the scope and topics mentioned.
The manuscript should be written in Ms.Word format with DOC/DOCX file. The manuscript must include all sections from the abstract to the conclusions and references. Figures, illustrations and tables must be numbered and appropriately referenced. Submissions that do not meet any of these requirements will be promptly rejected. Authors may revise their manuscripts to address the identified issues and resubmit them for further consideration.
Submission of manuscripts can be made using the online submission system (https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/JATM/OnlineSubmission) and must follow the formatting guidelines. The submitted manuscript MUST be in a single DOC/DOCX file format, and adhere to the following requirements:
- The file size must not exceed 20 MB (compress images if necessary).
- All images and tables must be included in the DOC/DOCX file, with images located within the text at appropriate points.
- File names must NOT include spaces and must have the DOC/DOCX extension (use underscore instead; e.g. manuscript_revised.docx).
- Do not apply any restrictions on the DOC/DOCX file, such as password protection or editing prohibitions.
Languages
Kindly ensure that your manuscript is written in clear and accurate English; both British and American English are acceptable. Authors who believe their manuscript could benefit from language editing to correct grammatical or spelling errors, or to align with proper scientific English conventions, are encouraged to use an English Language Editing service. Any associated costs shall be borne by the author.
Formatting
Refer the manuscript formatting template. The manuscript must include the following sections in the order shown. Each new section should begin on a new page, and all pages should be numbered.
Title Page
The full title of the manuscript must be written on the title page accordingly. The title page must also include the full name of each author, author’s order, their affiliation, email, the affiliation address and postal code.
Abstract
The abstracts must not exceed 250 words and must be a single paragraph. Reference citations are not allowed in the abstract, and non-standard abbreviations should not be used. The abstract must be comprehensible to a general reader without referring to the manuscript. Avoid including detailed data or results.
Body of Manuscript – Original Articles
The body of manuscript generally consists of the following sections: Introduction, Methods/Methodology/Materials and Methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusions/Concluding Remarks.
The Introduction section should provide context for the reader regarding the research topic(s) and briefly elaborate on the main research questions. The Material and Methods section should include specifications of all materials and equipment used, as well as the sources of these materials (whether purchased from a vendor or obtained through other means). The Results section should outline the main findings of the research, while the Discussion should examine the implications of these findings for the broader field of study.
Body of Manuscript – Review Articles
The review articles should be literature review or tutorial-style reference materials. The body of manuscript generally consists of the following sections: Introduction, Material and methods, Results and Discussion, Conclusions/Concluding Remarks, Declaration of Interest, Acknowledgment, Funding, Data Availability and References.
Acknowledgments
The Acknowledgement section is used to recognize any personal contributions to the research from individuals other than the authors. All financial contributions should be mentioned as a footnote on the Title Page.
References
The references template will arrange by number citations consecutively within brackets [1]. Sentence punctuation should follow the bracket [2]. Refer simply to the reference number, as in [3]; do not use ‘Ref. [3]’ or ‘reference [3]’ except at the beginning of a sentence, e.g., ‘Reference [3] was the first ...’. References from journal articles should be provided using their DOI. It is recommended that 80% of the references come from the journal or primary sources. All cited references must appear in the in-text citations and be managed using Mendeley, EndNote or Zetero.
All authors must be listed in the references and journal titles should be abbreviated. The format should follow the guidelines provided in the manuscript formatting template.
Tables and Figures
Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than as images. The tables can be placed within the manuscript file near the relevant text. Tables should be numbered sequentially based on their appearance in the text, with any accompanying notes placed below or above the table. Use tables selectively, ensuring they do not duplicate information already presented in the article. Avoid using vertical lines or shading in table cells. Authors are encouraged to submit high-quality figures, though various formats, sizes, and resolutions are acceptable for peer review.
Peer Review Process
Initial screening
The Editor-in-Chief and Deputy Editor-in-Chief will receive an email notification when a new manuscript is submitted to the open journal system. The Editor-in-Chief or Deputy Editor-in-Chief will make an initial judgment on the manuscripts, at this point, the manuscript may be rejected if not meet the basic journal criteria.
Type of Peer Review
All manuscripts received must be original and will be undergo a double-blind review process. Editors will conduct an initial screening based on the Authors' Submission Checklist (Article Templates and Instructions). If the manuscript meets the journal’s basic standards, it will proceed to the peer review process. The two independent reviewers will evaluate the manuscript. Based on the reviewer's report and recommendation, the Editors may request revisions before deciding whether to accept or reject the article. The Editors will consider all opinions and may seek for a third opinion if necessary. The final decision made by the Editors is final and unappealable. All submissions will be screened for plagiarism using TURNITIN.
Peer reviews process
The two blind reviewers will evaluate the manuscript, having been invited based on their expertise in the relevant field, as demonstrated by their research track records (using researcher profiles in Scopus, Google Scholar, Mendeley, Web of Science, or ResearchGate). Reviewers are expected to provide their evaluation and comments within 2 weeks. If reviewers decline to review or do not respond after 1 week, new reviewers will be invited. The Editor-in-Chief or Deputy Editor-in-Chief will consider the reviews and determine whether to accept, reject or request revisions. The decision following the peer-review process will be sent to the authors once at least 2 reviewers have submitted their reviews. In the case of an editorial member submitting a manuscript, he/she must not be involved in the manuscript's decision-making process.
Author revisions
In the decision letter following the peer-review process, the Editors will provide recommendations on how to improve the manuscript, along with the peer reviewers' comments. The Editors will request revisions based on the reviewers' comments or advice, which may be either minor or major. In either case, the author will have the opportunity to improve the manuscript and submit the revision for further consideration. Generally, authors will be asked to 'submit a list of revisions completed' when resubmitting a manuscript. Authors will be given a specified period of time, ranging from 1 to 4 weeks, depending on the review reports. However, if the authors require more time, they may write to the Editors to request an extension. If the revisions are not submitted within the allotted time, the article will be archived.
Editorial decision
Revised manuscripts may be re-evaluated by the Editors (as is often the case with JATM) to ensure that all peer reviewers' comments have been properly addressed. Therefore, it is important for authors to keep in mind that a journal's request for revision does not guarantee acceptance. The Editor-in-Chief or Deputy Editor-in-Chief will then make a decision on the revised manuscript, which may be one of the following:
- Accepted, if it can be published directly.
- Rejected, but eligible for re-evaluation after further revision (typically when the manuscript has major technical issues, or problems with clarity and presentation).
Authors will receive a confirmation of acceptance for publication. If accepted, they will be sent an email outlining the next steps
Copy-editing, Layout, and Proofreading
Following acceptance, the manuscript will be copy-edited and typeset into pages. Authors may be asked to make corrections to the manuscript based on the results of the copy-editing process. The authors will be sent PDF page proofs for review and subsequent approval.
All manuscripts should be written without typo and may undergo language editing and proofreading services if necessary. Reviewers or editors may suggest the author to undergo manuscript professionally edited by an English language editing service that provides editing confirmation certificates if necessary.
How long does the peer review process take?
The duration of the review process may vary depending on the response of the referees. For JATM, the first round of the refereeing process typically lasts between two and four weeks. The overall review process, from submission to acceptance, generally takes approximately 4-12 weeks.
