Author Guidelines

This section provides comprehensive guidelines for submitting manuscripts to Vigora: Indonesian Journal of Public Health. Authors are encouraged to follow these guidelines to ensure a smooth submission and review process. Below, you will find details on manuscript eligibility, formatting, structure, review process, technical requirements, citation guidelines, submission steps, copyright, and privacy policies.

Author Guidelines

Manuscript Eligibility

  • Manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not under consideration by any other journal.
  • By submitting, authors agree to comply with the publication ethics policies of Vigora: Indonesian Journal of Public Health.
  • Authors are fully responsible for the authenticity of data, citations, and the use of supporting materials (e.g., images, tables, or third-party data) with proper authorization.
Manuscript Format

Formatting Requirements

To ensure consistency across submissions, manuscripts must adhere to the following technical formatting rules:

  • Use A4-sized paper (210 × 297 mm) with a single-column layout.
  • Font: Times New Roman, 11pt size, with 2 cm margins on all sides.
  • Paragraph spacing: Single-spaced.
  • Maximum length: 6,000 words, including tables, figures, and references.
Manuscript Structure

Required Sections

Manuscripts must include the following components, presented as outlined below:

  • Title: Concise, clear, and informative. Avoid abbreviations or formulas.
  • Author Identity: Include details only in the metadata, not in the main manuscript file.
  • Abstract: Written in English, concise, and factual, covering objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. Must be separate from the main manuscript. Avoid references unless essential (cite author name and year only). Define uncommon abbreviations on first use.
  • Introduction: Includes background, research objectives, and study urgency. Keep brief and avoid detailed results.
  • Methods: Describes methodology, data collection, procedures, and analysis. Cite relevant references, especially for modified methods.
  • Results and Discussion: Present findings clearly and concisely. Discuss the meaning and implications, avoiding lengthy quotations or data repetition.
  • Conclusion: Briefly summarize core findings.
  • References: Cite last name and year in-text. Order multiple citations by most recent. For two authors, cite both names; for three or more, use first author’s name followed by et al. Include a minimum of 30 references, with 80% from reputable international journals published in the last 5 years. Follow APA Style 7th Edition.
  • Acknowledgments (optional): Acknowledge funding, facilities, or significant contributions.
  • Conflict of Interest Statement (optional): Declare any potential conflicts of interest.
Review Process

Review Stages

Manuscripts are reviewed as follows:

  • Initial Screening: Manuscripts are rejected without review if they:
    • Are outside the journal’s scope.
    • Present insignificant or unbeneficial results.
    • Lack clear research objectives.
    • Do not contribute to scientific development.
    • Fail to follow submission guidelines.
  • Peer Review: Eligible manuscripts are reviewed within 2 weeks.
  • Feedback: Reviewer comments are sent to authors within 3 weeks of submission.
  • Revisions: Authors must submit revised manuscripts within 1 week of receiving feedback.
  • Final Decision: Acceptance or rejection is communicated within 1 month of submission.
Technical Guidelines

Technical Guidelines

Specific rules for presenting equations, tables, figures, and symbols:

  • Equations: Use Microsoft Equation; italicize variables.
  • Tables:
    • Must be referenced in the text.
    • Titles/captions above the table, using Times New Roman 9pt font with horizontal lines.
    • Numbered sequentially (Table 1, Table 2, etc.).
    • Used effectively without repeating text.
  • Figures:
    • Must be referenced in the text.
    • Titles/captions below the figure, using Times New Roman 9pt font.
    • Numbered sequentially (Figure 1, Figure 2, etc.).
    • Submitted in high-quality .jpg or .png format.
  • Symbols: Insert via Insert Symbol, maintaining font consistency.
  • Hyphenation: Not allowed for word breaks.
References

References

In-text citations and reference lists must follow APA Style 7th Edition:

  • In-text Citations:
    • One author: (Last Name, Year)
    • Two authors: (Last Name 1 & Last Name 2, Year)
    • Three or more authors: (First Author Last Name et al., Year)
  • Reference List:
    • Every cited source must appear in the reference list, and vice versa.
    • Minimum 30 references, 80% from reputable journals published in the last 5 years.
    • Unpublished sources are discouraged.
  • Examples:
    • Journal Article: Victoria, O. A., Ariyana, A. R., & Arifani, D. (2020). Code of ethics and position of notary in Indonesia. Sultan Agung Notary Law Review, 2(4), 397–407. https://doi.org/10.30659/sanlar.2.4.397-407
    • Book: Daft, R. L. (2020). Manajemen. Jakarta: Erlangga.
    • Conference Proceedings: Handoko, B. L., Lindawati, A. S. L., & Budiarto, A. Y. (2020). Using mixed reality to provide experience for internship students in the field of auditing studies during COVID-19. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on E-Business and E-Commerce Engineering (EBEE 2020) (pp. 9–15). ACM.
    • Thesis/Dissertation: Parmin. (2017). Pengembangan model science integrated learning (SIL) untuk meningkatkan kemandirian kerja ilmiah pada materi etnosains (Doctoral dissertation). Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta.
    • Website: MFG. (2024). Management Financial Group – The easy finway. https://mfg.bg/
    • Regulation: Government of Indonesia. (2012). Law No. 18 of 2012 on Food. Jakarta: State Secretariat of the Republic of Indonesia.
  • Official APA citation guide: https://apastyle.apa.org
Manuscript Submission

Manuscript Submission Stage

Manuscripts must be submitted electronically via the Vigora: Indonesian Journal of Public Health OJS system. Follow these steps:

  1. Start Submission: Select article category (Original Research, Review, or Conceptual Article) and complete the checklist.
  2. Upload Manuscript: Upload the manuscript file (MS Word/RTF/OpenOffice) without author identity.
  3. Manuscript Metadata: Provide complete author details, mark the corresponding author, and enter title, abstract, and keywords.
  4. Upload Supplementary Files: Include additional files (e.g., cover letter, proofreading certificate, data appendices) if applicable.
  5. Confirm Submission: Review all files and metadata, then click “Finish Submission”.
Privacy Statement

Privacy Statement

Vigora: Indonesian Journal of Public Health is committed to protecting the privacy and personal data of its authors, reviewers, editors, and readers in compliance with Indonesia’s Personal Data Protection Law (UU PDP) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Information Collected:

  • Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, institutional affiliation, and ORCID iD (if provided).
  • Professional Information: Academic qualifications, expertise, and research interests.
  • Technical Data: IP addresses, browser information, and cookies for site functionality.
  • Submission-Related Data: Manuscript content, reviewer comments, and editorial correspondence.

Purpose of Data Collection:

  • Manage user accounts on the OJS platform.
  • Facilitate manuscript submission, review, and publication.
  • Communicate manuscript status and journal updates.
  • Improve website functionality and comply with legal requirements.

Data Storage and Security:

  • Storage: Data is stored securely on the OJS platform, hosted by Hosting Avidpedia, with restricted access.
  • Security: Encryption, access controls, and regular audits protect data from unauthorized access.
  • Retention: Data is retained only as necessary for editorial purposes or legal requirements.

Data Sharing and Access:

  • Internal Access: Limited to authorized editorial staff and administrators.
  • Reviewers: Identities are confidential under double-blind peer review.
  • Third Parties: Data is shared only with service providers (e.g., DOAJ, Crossref) under confidentiality agreements or as required by law.
  • Public Data: Author names, affiliations, and ORCID iDs may appear in published articles, with an option to opt out of additional details.

User Rights:

  • Access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to data processing, or request data portability.
  • Contact administrator@ojsap.com to exercise these rights (response within 30 days).

Cookies: Used for login sessions and site analytics. Manage preferences via browser settings.

Third-Party Links: The journal is not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

Compliance: Adheres to UU PDP and GDPR standards.

Updates: This statement may be updated, with changes posted on the journal’s website.

Additional Resources

Additional Resources

Authors are encouraged to use the following resources to prepare their manuscripts: