Author Guidelines
LibTech Journal Author Guidelines
LibTech Journal Author Guideline
1. General Guidelines
Authors are required to prepare their manuscripts according to the submission requirements established by the journal. Before submission, authors must ensure that the manuscript is an original work, has not been published previously, and is not currently under consideration by any other journal. All manuscripts must comply with the journal’s guidelines regarding formatting, citation style, publication ethics, and review procedures.
Manuscripts may be written in either English or Indonesian, depending on the journal’s language policy. Articles must be composed in clear language, adhere to grammatical rules, and meet academic standards. Manuscripts not fulfilling the journal’s requirements can be returned to the authors for revision before they can proceed to the review process.
2. Manuscript Submission
All manuscripts must be submitted electronically through the Libtech Journal’s Online Journal System (OJS). Authors must first create an account and select the role of author before beginning the submission process. The submission process consists of the following steps.
- Registration and Login: Authors must register on the journal’s OJS platform and log in using their registered account.
- Initiating Submission: Select the appropriate manuscript category and complete the submission checklist.
- Uploading the Manuscript: Upload the manuscript in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx), prepared in line with the journal’s official template.
- Entering Manuscript Metadata: Provide the manuscript title, abstract, keywords, author names, affiliations, and information for the corresponding author.
- Uploading Supporting Documents: Submit any additional documents required by the journal, such as a cover letter, authorship statement, ethical approval, or other supporting materials, if applicable.
- Confirming Submission: Review all information and files thoroughly before finalizing the submission. Authors should monitor their OJS account and email for notifications regarding the editorial process.
For technical assistance, authors can contact the Libtech journal editorial team via email at libtech@uin-malang.ac.id.
3. Manuscript Category
The journal accepts manuscripts that fall within its scope, including the following categories:
- Original Research Articles: Reports of original empirical or conceptual research that present new findings in the field of library and information science.
- Review Articles: Critical and systematic examinations of existing literature, aimed at identifying research developments, theoretical perspectives, and knowledge gaps.
- Conceptual Articles: Manuscripts that develop theories, frameworks, models, or critical perspectives relevant to the field of library and information science.
- Case Studies and Professional Practice Articles: Analyses of library services, institutional practices, information systems, or professional innovations with significant implications for the field of library and information science.
The availability of each manuscript category is subject to the journal’s editorial policy.
4. Manuscript Template and Format
All manuscripts must follow the journal’s official template, which can be downloaded via the LibTech journal template link. Authors are expected to apply this template throughout the manuscript preparation process. Before submission, authors must ensure that the manuscript is complete, readable, and consistent with the prescribed format.
5. Manuscript Length and Structure
Original research manuscripts should ideally be between 3,000 and 5,000 words, excluding the references, tables, and figures. Review articles may vary in length depending on their scope and the depth of the discussion. The final word count limit is determined by the journal’s editorial policy.
Research manuscripts must follow this structure:
- Title
- Author Names and Affiliations
- Abstract
- Keywords
- Introduction
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion
- AI Usage Statement
- Author Contribution Statement
- Funding Statement
- Conflict of Interest Statement
- References
This structure can be adapted for review articles, conceptual articles, and other manuscript categories, provided that the organization remains logical and aligns with the article’s objectives.
6. Title, Author Information, Abstract, and Keywords
6.1. Title
The manuscript title should be concise, informative, and specific, representing the main subject of the article. Authors should avoid ambiguous phrasing, unnecessary words, and uncommon abbreviations. A title of approximately 12–15 words is highly recommended.
6.2. Author Names and Affiliations
The full names of all authors must be provided, excluding academic titles. Institutional affiliations for each author should include the department or study program, institution, city, and country. The email address of the corresponding author must also be included. The order of author names should reflect each author’s contribution and must be agreed upon by all authors prior to manuscript submission.
6.3. Abstract
The abstract should consist of approximately 200–250 words and provide a brief overview of the entire article. For research articles, the abstract must outline the objectives, methodology, key findings, and conclusions. The abstract should be self-contained and must not include citations, undefined abbreviations, or information not discussed in the main text.
6.4. Keywords
Authors must provide 3–5 keywords following the abstract. These keywords should represent the core concepts, field of study, and specific focus of the article. Authors are encouraged to select terms that facilitate the indexing and retrieval of the article within scientific databases.
7. Introduction
The introduction must explain the context and significance of the research problem. Authors should outline the research background, identify the core issue under investigation, and support the discussion with relevant scientific literature. This section should also highlight gaps or limitations in previous research and explain how the current study addresses them. The research objectives, research questions, or hypotheses (if applicable) must be stated clearly. The introduction should conclude by clarifying the focus of the article and its expected contributions.
8. Research Method
The methodology section must provide a sufficient explanation of the procedures employed, enabling readers to understand and evaluate the research. Authors should detail the research design, approach, setting or context, population and sample (where relevant), data sources, data collection procedures, research instruments, and data analysis methods. For qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, bibliometric, or systematic review studies, as well as other research designs, the explanation must be tailored to the specific methodology used.
Authors must clearly explain how the chosen methods address the research objectives. Where applicable, information regarding instrument validity, reliability, research limitations, ethical approval, and participant consent should also be included.
9. Results and Discussion
The results section must depict research findings systematically and accurately, utilizing textual descriptions, tables, figures, or other appropriate forms of evidence. The information presented must be consistent with the data collected and the methods described in the manuscript. The discussion should interpret the findings in relation to the research questions, objectives, theoretical framework, and existing literature. Authors should explain the significance of the findings, identify theoretical or practical implications, and discuss how they align with or differ from previous research.
Tables and figures should support the text rather than merely repeating information already provided therein. Every claim and interpretation must be supported by evidence derived from the research.
11. Conclusion
The conclusion should provide a concise synthesis of the key findings and demonstrate how the research objectives or questions have been addressed. It should highlight the study’s contribution to the field of library and information science, including relevant theoretical, methodological, institutional, or practical implications.
Authors should avoid merely restating the results and discussion. Where appropriate, the conclusion may include recommendations for library and information professionals, suggestions for institutional improvements, research limitations, and directions for future research. Any recommendations must be consistent with the findings presented in the article.
12. Tables, Figures, and Illustrations
Tables, figures, graphs, diagrams, and other illustrations must be relevant to the discussion and presented in a clear, readable format. Each table and figure should be numbered sequentially and accompanied by an informative title or caption. Table titles should be placed above the tables, while captions for figures should be placed below them. The source must be cited if the material has been adapted or reproduced from another publication.
Authors are responsible for obtaining permission to reproduce copyrighted material, where necessary. Visual materials must be of sufficient resolution and quality for publication purposes. Tables and figures should also be referenced in the main text and positioned near the relevant discussion or arranged according to the journal’s template.
13. Citation Style and References
The journal recommends the application of the American Psychological Association (APA) referencing style, specifically the 7th edition; however, this should be verified against the journal’s official policy. All sources cited in the manuscript must be included in the references, and every source listed in the references must be cited within the text. Authors must ensure the accuracy of author names, publication years, article titles, journal titles, volume and issue numbers, page ranges, and DOI or URL information, where available.
Authors should prioritize relevant primary sources, including peer-reviewed journal articles and reports of original research. Recent literature should be utilized where relevant, while foundational works can be cited when necessary. A minimum of 15 references is recommended for research articles, with approximately 80% derived from primary scientific sources. This requirement can be adjusted based on the manuscript category and the journal’s final policy.
Authors should employ reference management software, such as Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote, to maintain consistency and minimize citation errors.
14. Originality and Plagiarism
All submitted manuscripts must be original scientific work and must not contain plagiarism, fabricated findings, data falsification, or the improper manipulation of research results.
Authors must provide appropriate acknowledgment for ideas, quotations, data, and materials obtained from other sources. Direct quotations must be clearly marked and accompanied by an appropriate citation. Paraphrased material must also include a reference to the source.
The editorial team can adopt plagiarism-detection software to assess the level of similarity in submitted manuscripts. Manuscripts containing plagiarism or serious violations of publication ethics can be rejected in accordance with the journal’s editorial policy.
Authors are responsible for reviewing their manuscripts prior to submission and ensuring that all cited material is properly attributed. Similarity scores must be interpreted within their specific context and do not automatically indicate that plagiarism has occurred.
15. Duties and Responsibilities of Authors
Authors submitting manuscripts to the journal should adhere to the following ethical principles:
15.1. Reporting Standards
Authors must report their research accurately, objectively, and transparently. Data and findings must not be fabricated, falsified, or inappropriately manipulated. Manuscripts must provide sufficient methodological information and references to support an evaluation of the research.
15.2. Originality and Proper Attribution
Authors must ensure that their manuscript is an original work and that the contributions of other researchers are appropriately cited. All ideas, statements, data, and materials derived from other sources must be acknowledged following the established academic standards.
15.3. Exclusive Submission
Manuscripts must not be submitted to more than one journal simultaneously. Authors should also avoid redundant publication, the publication of research that is substantially the same, across multiple outlets without appropriate disclosure and editorial approval.
15.4. Acknowledgment of Sources
All relevant sources that provided information or influenced the development of the manuscript must be acknowledged. Authors must ensure that the references are accurate, relevant, and traceable.
15.5. Authorship and Contributions
Authorship should reflect a substantial contribution to the conception, design, execution, analysis, or interpretation of the research. All listed authors must approve the submitted version of the manuscript and the inclusion of their names as authors. Individuals who assisted but do not meet the criteria for authorship can be appropriately recognized in the acknowledgments section.
15.6 Conflicts of Interest and Funding Disclosure
Authors must disclose any financial or non-financial interests that can reasonably be perceived as influencing the research or its interpretation. All relevant sources of funding must be declared in the manuscript.
15.7. Correction of Errors
If an author discovers significant errors or inaccuracies in a submitted or published article, they must promptly inform the editor and cooperate to correct the publication record or retract the article, if necessary.
16. Research Ethics and Data Availability
Research involving human participants, personal information, or sensitive data
Guidelines
LibTech: Library and Information Science Journal
