Easy Ways to Make a True and Good Scientific Journal

The procedures for writing research journals often make teachers / lecturers confused, even though in the new era of education we now demand journals as the main conditions in various moments such as promotion, performance appraisal, etc.

Each journal published cannot be separated from several different rules or rules, depending on the portion desired by the publisher. This time the author wants to try to share a little knowledge of the ways and procedures in journal writing. Before we further discuss about making a journal, we are better acquainted first.
What is a journal?

Understanding the journal is a periodic publication in the form of articles that are published periodically, in this case the journal is usually published at certain time intervals such as every 4 months or every 1 year. Journals have several types including Professional or Trade Journals, Popular Journals, and Scholarly Journals. (wikipedia)

In general, journals have a wide range of material but are very dense, only consisting of 6 to 8 pages, but in each sentence is valued by science. The purpose of making a journal is to develop a research that has been written and become a reference for other researchers who are conducting similar research activities.

Journals in general contain a number of references which are the references for writing each article. The types of articles written are not limited to research reports, but can also take the form of literature reviews.

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Correct Journal Composition

1. Title
2. Abstract
3. Introduction
4. Materials and Methods
5. Results
6. Discussion
7. Conclusions
8. References


Explanation of Journal sections, as follows: 

1. Title Every scientific journal must have a clear title. By reading the title, it will be easier for readers to know the core of the journal without having to read the entire journal. Title cannot have multiple meanings. It is recommended not to have more than 12 words of Indonesian journals and more than 10 words of English journals. The title is written in the middle of the page, in capital letters, and in bold type. 

2. Name Author's name, Supervisor's name I, Supervisor's name II, without an academic degree is recommended accompanied by the name of the institution (affiliation: name of study program, faculty, and university), and it is recommended to include an address and email. 

3. Abstract Abstract is different from summary. The abstract section in a scientific journal serves to briefly digest the contents of the journal. Abstract here is intended to be explanatory without referring to the journal. The abstract section must present around 250 words which summarize the objectives, methods, results and conclusions. Don't use abbreviations or quotes in the abstract. In the abstract it must stand alone without footnotes. This abstract is usually written last. An easy way to write abstracts is to quote the most important points in each section of the journal. Then use the points to compile a brief description of the journal that has been made. Writing abstracts are typed using 1 space. 

4. Keywords Keywords as much as 3-5 words, taken from the core that will be discussed in the study. 5. Introduction The introduction contains the background of why the research was conducted, a description of the problems to be studied, related to the theory, and ended with the aim of the research. Writing typed with 2 spaces, approximately 4-6 pages.

5. Introduction The introduction contains the background of why the research was conducted, a description of the problems to be studied, related to the theory, and ended with the aim of the research. Writing typed with 2 spaces, approximately 4-6 pages.

6. Research Methods This section explains when an experiment has been carried out. The researcher explains the experimental design, equipment, data collection methods, and type of control. If the experiment is carried out in nature, the authors describe the area of ​​research, location, and also explain the work carried out. A general rule to remember is that this section must describe in detail and clearly so that the reader has the knowledge and basic techniques for publication. Writing Method is typed in 2 spaces, approximately 1 page. 

7. Discussion / Discussion Results The discussion can be divided into several sub-sections. Typed in 2 spaces. Writing approximately 4-6 pages. In the discussion comparing the results of research with the model or theory referred to, and linking the results of your research and previous research by showing similarities and discussing their differences. The discussion is used for qualitative research results, while the Results and Discussion are used for quantitative research results. 

8. Conclusions In the conclusions discussed the verification of hypotheses from research, written concise which contains enough information so that the reader knows that he has proven the hypothesis that has been done and in knowing the advantages and disadvantages of the method. And usually there are suggestions that contain the possibility of further research, and the potential of the method used can be included. 9. References Bibliography in scientific papers is written immediately after the text ends (no need to replace a new page), while the bibliography in papers, books, or research is written by changing new pages. Type of writing a bibliography is titled REFERENCES, in bold with upright letters, all capital. Items written in a bibliography successively include: (1) author's name written in the following order: last name, first name, and middle name, without academic title, (2) year of publication, (3) title, including subtitles, ( 4) place of issuance, and (5) name of the publisher. These elements can vary depending on the type of library source. 

Happy writing !!

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