Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Cirebon (JIK UMC) welcomes high-quality manuscripts in the field of health sciences. Submitted manuscripts must be original, have not been published previously, and are not under consideration for publication in any other journal.
The journal accepts several types of articles, including conceptual articles and research articles, under the following conditions:
1. Conceptual Articles
Conceptual articles are scientific papers containing critical thinking, theoretical development, literature reviews, or systematic discussions of particular topics in health sciences.
The structure of conceptual articles should consist of:
Title
Author(s) Name and Affiliation
Abstract (Indonesian and English)
Keywords
Introduction
Analysis and Discussion
Conclusion
References
2. Research Articles
Research articles are scientific papers presenting the results of quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, experimental, survey, or field studies in health sciences.
The structure of research articles should consist of:
Title
Author(s) Name and Affiliation
Abstract (Indonesian and English)
Keywords
Introduction
Research Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusions and Suggestions
References
Scope of Manuscripts
The journal accepts manuscripts in the following areas:
Nursing Science
Professional Nursing (Ners)
Nutrition Science
Physiotherapy
Psychology
Sports Science
Midwifery
Public Health
Pharmacy
Healthcare Management
Medical Laboratory Technology
Environmental Health
Manuscript Format
Manuscripts must be written in Indonesian or English
A4 paper size
Times New Roman, 12 pt
1.5 line spacing
2.5 cm margins on all sides
10–15 pages in length
Microsoft Word format (.doc/.docx)
Citation and References
References must follow APA Style (7th Edition). Authors are strongly encouraged to use reference management software such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote.
At least 80% of references should come from scientific journals, preferably published within the last 10 years.
Plagiarism Screening
All submitted manuscripts will be screened using plagiarism detection software. The maximum similarity index allowed is 20%.
Submission Process
Manuscripts must be submitted through the Open Journal Systems (OJS) platform on the journal website by following these steps:
Register for an author account
Log in to the journal system
Click New Submission
Upload the manuscript file according to the journal template
Complete the article metadata
Confirm the submission
After successfully submitting the manuscript through the OJS system, authors are required to confirm their submission via WhatsApp to the journal management at:
Please include the manuscript title, author name, and submission date in the confirmation message.
Manuscript Template
For detailed instructions regarding article format, citation style, and references, please download the Journal JIK UMC Template document.
Editorial Contact
Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Muhammadiyah Cirebon, Indonesia.
085860901634 - Hafidz Al Qodri, S.Kep., Ners., M.Kep
081317484400 - Ns. Asep Novi Taufiq F. M.Kep., Sp.Kep.MB
Submission Preparation Checklist
All submissions must meet the following requirements.
The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another journal for consideration (or an explanation has been provided in Comments to the Editor).
The submission file is Microsoft Word, or RTF document file format.
Number of Articles of Conceptual Articles 15-20 pages, Research Articles 20 - 25 pages (not including bibliography);
The text is single-spaced; uses a 12-point font; employs italics, rather than underlining (except with URL addresses); and all illustrations, figures, and tables are placed within the text at the appropriate points, rather than at the end.
Authors are strongly advised to use a reference application such as Mendeley to uniform citation format
