Guide for Authors

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  • All manuscripts undergo a rigorous, standard peer-review process to ensure academic quality and integrity.
 
 
Types of Papers Surya Informatika Journal accepts two main types of articles: Original Research Papers and Review Papers.
 
1. Original Research Paper An original research paper is an article that reports detailed, empirical, and primary research. Its standard format includes an introduction and background, methods, results, interpretation of findings, and a discussion section.
 
2. Review Paper A review paper is an article that provides an up-to-date, comprehensive report on the current state of important topics in computer science, informatics, and information technology. It discusses previous developments, synthesizes existing literature, and provides an overview of future research directions.
 
 
General Structure of an Original Research Paper
 
Paper Identity The title should be concise, informative, and reflective of the research content. Following the title, list the full names of all authors and their institutional affiliations. Finally, provide complete contact information for the corresponding author, including a valid institutional email address. (Providing ORCID iDs for all authors is highly recommended).
 
Abstract The abstract must be written in a single paragraph, typically between 150 to 250 words. The first sentence should state the purpose and background of the research. The subsequent sentences should explain the methodology, present a concise overview of the main results, and conclude with the significance and impact of the findings on the field of study. Include 3 to 6 strong, relevant keywords.
 
Introduction The introduction provides a brief overview of the literature related to the research topic. It should be written deductively, starting with a broad context and narrowing down to the specific research problem. The introduction must clearly identify the research gap, state the research objectives, and outline the specific research questions that the study aims to answer.
 
Method The method section contains a direct, detailed description of the research design and procedures. It must specify the materials, datasets, algorithms, software, or tools used in the study, along with the main procedures, data collection techniques, and data analysis methods. For theoretical, modeling, or software engineering research, the architectural design, system development life cycle, or mathematical formulations must be clearly detailed in this section.
 
Result and Discussion This section presents the findings of the analysis, which serve as the direct answer to the research problems. The results should be discussed in the context of relevant theories and compared with previous studies. The discussion must interpret the research results, explain their implications, and provide guidance or recommendations for future research. All figures, tables, and code snippets must be clearly labeled and accompanied by explanatory text.
 
Conclusion The conclusion provides a concise summary of the main research findings and the core points of the discussion. It should end with a clear statement regarding how the research contributes to the broader field of computer science and informatics, along with suggestions for future work.
 
Acknowledgment This section contains a statement of funding sources (if any) that supported the research. It also includes expressions of gratitude to individuals or institutions that contributed to the research and manuscript preparation but do not qualify as authors.
 
References This section lists all the sources cited in the text. Surya Informatika Journal uses the APA (American Psychological Association) citation style. Authors are strictly required to use a Reference Management System such as Mendeley, EndNote, or Zotero to ensure accuracy and consistency.
 
 
General Structure of a Review Paper
 
Paper Identity The identity of a review article follows the same format as an original research paper, including the title, author names, affiliations, and the corresponding author's email address.
 
Abstract Write one or two sentences describing the context and purpose of the review. Explain the methodological approach used for the literature search (e.g., Systematic Literature Review, bibliometric analysis), including the databases and criteria used. Summarize the main synthesized results in a few sentences, and close with the primary conclusion linked to the review's objectives. Include 3 to 6 strong keywords.
 
Introduction The introduction of a review article is concise and generally consists of three main components:
  1. Background: General topics, issues, or areas of concern to illustrate the context.
  2. Problems Studied: Current trends, new perspectives, research gaps, or conflicts between existing findings.
  3. Motivation/Justification: The author's rationale for conducting this specific literature review.
 
Method The method section details the review protocol. It must include information on data sources (e.g., Scopus, IEEE Xplore, Web of Science), search strategies, inclusion and exclusion criteria for article selection, the total number of studies reviewed, and the methods used for data synthesis or analysis. The researcher must ensure that the data sources are clearly identified, valid, and reproducible.
 
Result and Discussion (Main Section) The main section of a review article must follow a coherent, thematic arrangement rather than a simple list of summaries. It is generally divided into sub-sections (e.g., methodological approaches, theoretical models, chronological developments, or geographical distributions).
 
Each paragraph should focus on one central idea or theme, synthesizing multiple studies to create a cohesive narrative. The author must link the findings of the discussed studies back to the research questions outlined in the introduction. This synthesis allows for critical comparison and discussion. The body text generally constitutes 70-90% of the entire article. Crucially, the review must be written based on the author's critical analysis and ideas, not merely a summary of the literature.
 
Conclusion The conclusion of a review article differs slightly from an original research paper. It generally contains the broader implications of the synthesized findings, the author's critical interpretation, the identification of unresolved research questions, and specific recommendations for future research directions.
Author Contributions Surya Informatika Journal requires all authors to explicitly state their individual contributions to the research and the manuscript using the CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) system. This section must be placed after the Conclusion and before the Acknowledgments. All listed authors must have made a significant contribution and must approve the final version of this statement.
 
Standard CRediT Roles include: Conceptualization, Methodology, Software, Validation, Formal analysis, Investigation, Resources, Data curation, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing, Visualization, Supervision, Project administration, and Funding acquisition.

Generative AI Statement If authors have used generative AI or AI-assisted technologies in the creation of the manuscript, they must include a "Generative AI Statement" at the end of the manuscript (before the Acknowledgments and References). This statement must clearly specify which AI tools were used, the purpose of their use, and confirm that the authors take full responsibility for the content.
 
Acknowledgment Acknowledgments in a review article generally contain gratitude to individuals, librarians, or institutions that assisted in the search, retrieval, and supply of literature and data, or in the writing process.
 
References References for review articles must be comprehensive, typically containing no fewer than 20 to 30 high-quality, recent referenced sources, all of which must be cited in the text. Surya Informatika Journal uses the APA citation style, and authors must utilize a Reference Management System (Mendeley, EndNote, Zotero).