Author Guidelines

Author Guidelines for Jurnal Ilmiah Cendekia Eksakta (JICE)

  1. Language & Length
  • Articles must be written in English or Bahasa Indonesia with clear academic language.
  1. Originality & Ethics
  • Submissions must be original, unpublished work and not under review elsewhere.
  • Plagiarism check: Maximum 20% similarity (excluding references and quoted text) via Turnitin/iThenticate.
  • Ethical compliance:
    • Human/animal studies require ethical approval (including approval number).
    • Conflicts of interest must be declared.
    • Follows COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines.
  1. Manuscript Structure
  2. Title Page
  • Title: Concise (max 15 words), ALL CAPS, bold, 14pt.
  • Authors: Full names (no titles), affiliations (institution, country), and corresponding author email (marked with *).
  • Abstract: Structured (Objectives, Methods, Results, Conclusion), 200–250 words, bilingual for Indonesian papers.
  • Keywords: 5–7 terms, alphabetical order.
  1. Main Text (IMRaD Format)
  1. Introduction
    • Background, research gap, objectives.
    • Cite ≥10 recent references (last 5 years preferred).
  2. Methods
    • Detailed methodology (reproducible).
    • For experiments: Include equipment, protocols, and statistical analysis.
  3. Results & Discussion
    • Present findings clearly (use subheadings).
    • Compare with prior studies.
  4. Conclusion
    • Summary + research implications.
    • Avoid redundant statements.
  1. Additional Sections
  • Acknowledgments: Funding sources, contributors.
  • References: Minimum 20 references (80% from journals, 2019–2024).
  • Appendices (if applicable): Raw data, questionnaires.
  1. Formatting Rules
  • Font: Times New Roman 12pt, 1.5 line spacing.
  • Margins: 2.5 cm (all sides).
  • Equations/Tables/Figures:
    • Numbered sequentially (e.g., Table 1, Figure 2).
    • High-resolution (300 dpi for images).
    • Cite sources if not original.
  • Units: Use SI units exclusively.
  1. Submission Process
  1. Register/Login via JICE’s OJS system.
  2. Upload: Manuscript (DOCX).

6. Retraction Policy

Jurnal Ilmiah Cendekia Eksakta (JICE) follows the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines for retractions. A published article may be retracted if it contains:

  • Serious errors that invalidate findings,
  • Plagiarism or unethical research practices,
  • Duplicate publication without proper attribution,
  • Legal/ethical violations (e.g., data fabrication).

Retractions are clearly marked, with justification, and linked to the original article. Authors and institutions are notified.